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Writing Resources

WRITING CRAFT 

Asexuality Representation (video) ​
Exploring Theme  ​
How to Write an Allegory Like George Orwell 
How to Write a Short Story ​
Literary Elements and Techniques 
​Kimberlé Crenshaw - On Intersectionality (video) 
LGBTQ Identity in Young Adult Literature 
Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Disability  ​ 
​Ray Bradbury's Greatest Writing Advice 
Three Anti-Social Skills to Improve Your Writing (video)
​Writing Genderqueer and Nonbinary Characters 
Writing Race in Speculative Fiction   
Writing Short Stories Makes You a Better Novelist 
Writing Trans Characters  

 DRAFTING & OUTLINE

Excerpts from Stephen King's On Writing
​Ultimate Character Chart 
Saint Louis Community College Character Outline    
Over 150 Free Writing Worksheets - EA Deverell
LitElements  
15 Beat Plot Structure   
Snowflake Method 
Hero's Journey    

PUBLISHING

 Young Authors Guide Newpages
​Writing Contest for Young Writers Newpages
​70-Plus Places to Submit Teenage Art and Writing
​Other Places to Publish | Telling Room
Where Young Authors Can Submit
​10 Publication Opportunities for Young Writers
11 Magazines That Pay for Teens and Children

REVISING

How to Edit a Short Story 
Editing Your Work • How to Craft a Killer Short Story 
How To Edit a Short Story Like a Professional – Madman's Journey 
Story Revision Checklist to Help You Revise for Publication 
6 Keys to Revising Your Fiction 
How to Find Your Story's Heart: 5 AWESOME Revision  Techniques 
How to Edit Your Story Like a New York Publisher   
12 Contemporary Writers on How They Revise 
How to Self-Edit a Book or Short Story 
 How Should You Revise a Short Story? | Find Your Creative Muse 
How to Edit Your Short Story — EM Welsh 

Art Resources

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