The Mythical Manuscript Guild (The MMG)

https://nofilmschool.com/the-unity-of-opposites

http://disruptiveadvertising.com/blog/graphic-design/display-ads-best-practices/

https://authorspublish.com/books/free-book-the-2025-guide-to-manuscript-publishers-297-traditional-publishers-no-agent-required/

https://www.youtube.com/live/ETz_iULsQN0?si=f0kiiZ7ML9tkzVS4

Just finished attending Jennifer Wilkov's webinar on marketing and was completely reawakened to the marketing world for books and beyond! Learn from the best, and follow her lead!

https://yourbookisyourhook.com/

https://www.cottagenotebook.ie/lets-talk-hashtags-your-guide-to-bookstagram-hashtags/

For those looking to understand what a character symbol can do for recognition and distinction, I present our ancestors ancient symbols for various important deities in the simplest way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_warriors_in_folklore

https://storyboardart.org/storyboard-tutorials/storyboarding-intro/

Believe in yourself and it will happen over time ❤️‍🔥

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/top-8-manifestation-tips-to-empower-the-writing-process

https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/celtic-symbol-for-warrior/

https://thewritepractice.com/the-write-goals-worksheet?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=What%20s%20your%20writing%20goal%20for%202025%3F%20%28Gift%20for%20you%29&utm_campaign=Total%3A%20Write%20Goals%20Worksheet&vgo_ee=XyarhjvML4O5pM%2F2rkdU2lgmfvFL2Emfo9mTqsTUC%2BHr%2Fpj76l0r%3ASvQLW09Txj1aR46Nj5o6dAoYQFKeYi1Z

www.grammarly.com

Ah, the novel—a world contained within pages, a playground for words and ideas. With our daily lives dominated by screens, curling up with a good…

This was a good read and really brings you back to the basics for those of us writing prose of any kind.

Language is important for connection, growth, and transformation ❤️ Learn all about it in this article!

Language as a Path to Transformation

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/language-path-transformation-netta-reads-fvdrc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via

Got another great resource for you to sink ya teeth into for those prepping for NaNoWriMo

https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-write-a-novel/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Surprise%21%20Here%20s%20a%20little%20something%20extra%20for%20you&utm_campaign=Welcome%20Email%203%3A%20Book%20writing%20guides

Julie Tyler Ruiz led a great talk and was my personal choice of a "final video" to close out the Escape the Plot Forest Summit. Here are some notes I took from her workshop for you to enjoy (yes, they are screenshots, I didn't feel like breaking my wrist today). I love these kinds of virtual events because they remind me that I'm not in the void of writing by myself. There are many of us out here making fantasy worlds.

Here's some major tips on foundational beats courtesy of our friend Sara LB who spoke at the Escape the Plot Forest Summit. If you would like the entire workbook, download it here.

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Grab the workbook!

Did you know there were 12 steps to intimacy?1 Because I had no clue! Read on to learn more!

https://www.mobieg.co.za/relationship/12-steps-to-intimacy/

Just gonna leave this here...

This is a great average to use as a guide for how many words you should have in your novel. Stick with the rule of 90k being an average with 50-70 scenes and 3 plots (internal, external, subplot) that aid your main characters along through their journey.

Reading about genre structure and found a neat nugget!

Today's Tip: Clean up your desktop and save your work!

Did you know that having everything you have ever downloaded in one folder can make it extremely difficult to find things later? Well, I did, and I still managed to do just that. It took me almost over an hour to get everything organized. Save yourself the drama and get organized when a new project arises. Start a fresh folder and label it whatever the project's name is. Be sure to have a backup drive to download regular updates just in case your computer crashes. It may sound extra, but you just never know.

I think that this applies to any story honestly, not just screenplays. It builds a solid structure and gives you a specific place to write from. Hope this helps you with your latest story idea!

If you're in the mood for some writing prompts, here are some ideas to help you get started!

https://allwritealright.com/category/writing-prompts/

In case you were wondering about curses and how to effectively use them in your story, read this article to learn more!

https://allwritealright.com/curse-your-characters-writing-about-magical-curses/#:~:text=In%20order%20to%20break%20a,by%20sacrificing%20something%20they%20love.

Some thoughts for writing quick fiction:

• Start with a few brainstorming sessions and take solid notes.

• Write an outline for your story and then write out the beats of each chapter/scene.

• Take each chapter one at a time or write them all in a rush.

• Comb through chapters for errors such as misused character names/pronouns/other details.

• Stay flexible to your own ideas, as they may change throughout the writing of each chapter.

Was doing some personal research about color theory and symbolism and decided to just make a basic cheat sheet for all of us to use in our storytelling endeavors. Enjoy!

https://www.storytellerplanet.com/post/the-emotional-meaning-of-color-and-how-to-use-it-in-storytelling

Most people find good tips on LinkedIn because it's a hub of intellect and individuality ❤️ Photo Credit: Ian Bousher from LinkdIn

Here's the link if you want to download the full chart: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3h4__KVGRpB55Ujyb-UoaqbtV1d5qMm/view?usp=sharing

Another great storytelling tip from Pixar in a Box focuses on story structure and some easy ways to test if your story has a solid foundation! Throw your story into this Story Spine Test and see if it holds up.