# Writing Resources **URL:** https://forum.wackywriters.com/c/all-writing/writing-resources/51.md [Latest](https://forum.wackywriters.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.wackywriters.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.wackywriters.com/tags.md) --- ## [The Tip Cauldron: Ask Your Writing Questions Here! 🖋](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/the-tip-cauldron-ask-your-writing-questions-here/6099)
**Author:** [@alcoholandcaffeine](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/alcoholandcaffeine)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/the-tip-cauldron-ask-your-writing-questions-here/6099 "2021-02-27T12:43:51Z")
Welcome to the Tip Cauldron, the official Wacky Writers writing column! It’s run by your friendly neighbourhood mods and writers, Jane (@FireAlwaysReturns) and Mari (@alcoholandcaffeine). We will answer your writing… --- ## [Publishing Resources Megathread](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/publishing-resources-megathread/1683)
**Author:** [@FireAlwaysReturns](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/FireAlwaysReturns)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/publishing-resources-megathread/1683 "2022-07-16T23:27:18Z")
Publishing Resources Megathread Are you an aspiring author looking for resources to get your foot into the door of the publishing world? Or just a writer curious about what options there are to make money off of your wo… --- ## [Free collaborative writing tool - Ellipsus](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/free-collaborative-writing-tool-ellipsus/16096)
**Author:** [@alcoholandcaffeine](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/alcoholandcaffeine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/free-collaborative-writing-tool-ellipsus/16096 "2026-07-25T11:45:29Z")
A friend from Inkitt recently introduced me to… And I thought you would be loving it as well! It’s a free writing tool, I think of it kinda like a free Scrivener - it comes with options to create character sheets and … --- ## [super gay (sapphic) community publishing website](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/super-gay-sapphic-community-publishing-website/16075)
**Author:** [@bxllawrites](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/bxllawrites)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/super-gay-sapphic-community-publishing-website/16075 "2026-06-06T15:58:29Z")
so my friend found a website from two wp authors (co-founders) called saphly.com, it’s a project i think, and it’s literally a sapphic writing website (a sapphic wattpad baso) so for the lesbian/sapphic fics (fanfic or o… --- ## [suggest best resource of writing](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/suggest-best-resource-of-writing/15945)
**Author:** [@olivia11](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/olivia11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/suggest-best-resource-of-writing/15945 "2026-01-02T16:14:05Z")
suggest me best resource of writing for writing a novel thank you --- ## [questions about beta readers](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/questions-about-beta-readers/15102)
**Author:** [@Xelyn\_Craft](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Xelyn_Craft)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/questions-about-beta-readers/15102 "2024-12-30T14:05:07Z")
I was wondering if anyone knows where some good places to find beta readers are? I have tried advertising here and only got one bite (though I am eternally grateful for the feedback they gave me). I’ve tried advertising … --- ## [Writing Excersize ideas](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/writing-excersize-ideas/12312)
**Author:** [@Novel\_Worm](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Novel_Worm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/writing-excersize-ideas/12312 "2022-05-23T16:20:27Z")
So I had a few ideas for writing exercizes, and I’m going to share them here. You can share any ideas you guys have, too. Some of these exersizes are real ones I’ve seen on some writing courses / authortube videos. Pi… --- ## [How do you plan a story?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/how-do-you-plan-a-story/14895)
**Author:** [@FOLuke](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/FOLuke)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/how-do-you-plan-a-story/14895 "2024-04-28T01:41:26Z")
How do you go about planning your story, from choosing names, picturing outfits and styles, talking patterns, accents, planning events and both big and small details about the world / characters / the plot, and anything … --- ## [“Publishing Push” UK company](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/publishing-push-uk-company/12534)
**Author:** [@Norwood515](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Norwood515)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/publishing-push-uk-company/12534 "2024-12-23T22:29:30Z")
I know this is a long-shot as Publishing Push is a UK company, but is anyone aware of them or have any experience with them? They are a self-publishing company that help you publish your book (edit, proofread, print, de… --- ## [Blurb formulas](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/blurb-formulas/14694)
**Author:** [@Kamiccola](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Kamiccola)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/blurb-formulas/14694 "2024-02-17T22:19:40Z")
I’ve been playing around with extracting blurb formulas from well crafted blurbs of published books and thought that maybe you’d like to play too. The idea is, find a blurb that sounds interesting, then try to extract i… --- ## [An exercize in Characterization and Description](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/an-exercize-in-characterization-and-description/11139)
**Author:** [@Novel\_Worm](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Novel_Worm)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/an-exercize-in-characterization-and-description/11139 "2023-08-16T15:21:03Z")
So I’ve been thinking about this exercize in which we try to use prose as a characterization method. So basically, you pick some simple item or an illustration, and describe it using at least two different characters’ po… --- ## [3 essential elements of a good romance](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/3-essential-elements-of-a-good-romance/13022)
**Author:** [@Kamiccola](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Kamiccola)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/3-essential-elements-of-a-good-romance/13022 "2022-09-24T16:44:40Z")
The other thread about romance sent me on a search for romance advice and I stumbled upon this concept. Have any of you tried this yet? A romance needs to have these elements: Meet Cute Dark Moment Grand Gesture The… --- ## [Beginnings and Endings](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/beginnings-and-endings/13372)
**Author:** [@Kamiccola](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Kamiccola)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/beginnings-and-endings/13372 "2022-12-03T07:24:36Z")
I heard this brilliant advice yesterday, I tried it, and my mind is blown by how much I was able to learn and figure out from this one exercise. If someone read only the beginning and the ending of your story, would th… --- ## [resources for outlining a story?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/resources-for-outlining-a-story/13687)
**Author:** [@Xelyn\_Craft](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Xelyn_Craft)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/resources-for-outlining-a-story/13687 "2023-02-18T21:30:20Z")
Alright, I am usually a pantser and wrote my first draft on a whim, but I’m ready to start getting serious about the second draft of my book and want to actually organize my ideas for it before writing so I have a cleare… --- ## [Some Deets on Dialoguing!](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/some-deets-on-dialoguing/7211)
**Author:** [@Darwin](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Darwin)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/some-deets-on-dialoguing/7211 "2023-01-17T02:03:52Z")
Hi there! I’ve been considering posting about tips and tricks for a bit since joining this forum, and I’ve decided to take a deep breath and give it a go! Hopefully you guys can find something in the post you will fin… --- ## [Has anyone tried this?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/has-anyone-tried-this/12318)
**Author:** [@ToriHope](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/ToriHope)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/has-anyone-tried-this/12318 "2022-12-08T15:14:26Z")
Hey all :heart: My best friend brought this website to my attention, and now I’m intrigued. Has anyone used it or something like it before? What was it like? https://4thewords.com/ --- ## [Maps and Regions](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/maps-and-regions/13387)
**Author:** [@Churro](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Churro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/maps-and-regions/13387 "2022-12-04T10:52:45Z")
I found a good resource online about the regions in America with details of each from Dr. Jeremy Posadas which I found very detailed. Here is an image of the map: And here is the webpage if you’re interested in down… --- ## [Murder](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/murder/13043)
**Author:** [@xtayaxx](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/xtayaxx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/murder/13043 "2022-10-07T14:39:01Z")
I’m trying to write a not too long murder mystery. I’ve never written one. Well, not one good enough lol. I want this piece to be good. I’ve researched a bit but I still can’t figure out a way to make sure my story reall… --- ## [Hey Kids, Need Occult Resources?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/hey-kids-need-occult-resources/13065)
**Author:** [@NotARussianBot](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/NotARussianBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/hey-kids-need-occult-resources/13065 "2022-10-02T16:57:01Z")
https://occult-world.com/ https://blackwitchcoven.com/ https://www.kabbalah.com/en/pages/what-is-kabbalah/ Witchcraft-Specific: https://eclecticwitchcraft.com/ Psychic: Angels: --- ## [Tips for writing slice of life?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/tips-for-writing-slice-of-life/12579)
**Author:** [@lowarlo](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/lowarlo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/tips-for-writing-slice-of-life/12579 "2022-06-29T15:00:30Z")
Not sure if this is the correct category to put it in, so sorry if there’s been a mistake. I’m looking for some resources to help me get started writing slice of life. Overall, slice of life is one of my favorite genres… --- ## [My Google Docs of Writing Resources](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/my-google-docs-of-writing-resources/13027)
**Author:** [@JeffFromTheIRS](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/JeffFromTheIRS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/my-google-docs-of-writing-resources/13027 "2022-09-24T00:59:51Z")
Hi everyone! I thought I’d share my small collection of writing resources, covering things from word processors to references and other “Media Resources”. It’s split into three main categories: Writing Aids, Writing Res… --- ## [Ultimate Generator Resource](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/ultimate-generator-resource/12382)
**Author:** [@NotARussianBot](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/NotARussianBot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/ultimate-generator-resource/12382 "2022-07-20T21:02:41Z")
The amount of times I have seen people ask for a name for their whatever is staggering. There are so many excellent random generators online that I have complied this helpful list. Believe me, there are more. --- ## [Tarot Spreads for Writers](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/tarot-spreads-for-writers/12538)
**Author:** [@NotARussianBot](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/NotARussianBot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/tarot-spreads-for-writers/12538 "2022-06-22T01:13:31Z")
If you are at a loss to develop your story but don’t wish to bother anyone, it is as good a time as any to do a tarot reading. https://carriemallon.com/blog/tarot-spreads-for-writing/ More Links: http://thewrite… --- ## [A Guide on How to Write POC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/a-guide-on-how-to-write-poc/639)
**Author:** [@JJJ000YYY](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/JJJ000YYY)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/a-guide-on-how-to-write-poc/639 "2022-05-16T04:38:05Z")
I had originally posted this thread somewhere else but I decided to bring it here. So, everyone is worried on describing their POC characters without getting offensive to us when we read it. Valid worry. I am here to g… --- ## [Write More By Understanding Your Motivation Style](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/write-more-by-understanding-your-motivation-style/11639)
**Author:** [@JenivereConan](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/JenivereConan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/write-more-by-understanding-your-motivation-style/11639 "2022-02-11T21:14:23Z")
Do you want to write more consistently or understand why you’re experiencing writer’s block? Knowing your motivation style could be the answer you’re looking for to hit those writing goals, and more importantly, to devel… --- ## [Creating a Character Name](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/creating-a-character-name/11528)
**Author:** [@ChanceChandler](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/ChanceChandler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/creating-a-character-name/11528 "2022-01-25T15:38:08Z")
I know creating characters names can come easy to some, but be harder for others. as I was writing for my personal research thread, I noticed that I had an interesting way of creating character names and wanted to share … --- ## [Trying to figure out how to write more natural character relationships](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/trying-to-figure-out-how-to-write-more-natural-character-relationships/11366)
**Author:** [@ToriHope](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/ToriHope)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/trying-to-figure-out-how-to-write-more-natural-character-relationships/11366 "2022-01-02T02:57:35Z")
Hey all :star2: I’m trying to improve my portrayal of dynamic and natural character relationships in my writing. What are your favorite examples of character relationships in Wattpad stories? Or even of your own books? … --- ## [Indian Dressing culture - a brief guide](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/indian-dressing-culture-a-brief-guide/10031)
**Author:** [@Novel\_Worm](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Novel_Worm)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/indian-dressing-culture-a-brief-guide/10031 "2021-12-04T06:39:07Z")
A little about Indian Dressing Culture! Some types of traditional dresses DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRADITIONAL DRESSES IN INDIA, AND SOME OF THEIR SUBTYPES AND ORIGINS. A LEHENGA / GHAGRA IS A TRADITIONAL DRESS ORIG… --- ## [Victorian late 1800's writing style?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/victorian-late-1800s-writing-style/10552)
**Author:** [@Minxatious](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Minxatious)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/victorian-late-1800s-writing-style/10552 "2021-09-06T09:19:24Z")
I am currently writing a book that takes place in mid to late 1800’s with gothic undertones. However, my writing style is so modern and I use so many phrases and words that make it seem of this time period rather than th… --- ## [Questions for lgbtqia+ representation in your writing? An incomplete guide...](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/questions-for-lgbtqia-representation-in-your-writing-an-incomplete-guide/9427)
**Author:** [@MotteWrites](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/MotteWrites)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/questions-for-lgbtqia-representation-in-your-writing-an-incomplete-guide/9427 "2021-08-25T10:11:19Z")
Hellu, beautiful people. My name’s Motte and I’m your resident “should’ve realized she wasn’t straight waaaay sooner yet somehow didn’t” queer. I don’t think I saw a thread like this here so I decided to make my own … [Next page](https://forum.wackywriters.com/c/all-writing/writing-resources/51.md?page=1)