An Effective Beginner's Guide to Writing Books from GrammarCheck

The infographic below, from GrammarCheck, contains some useful tips for writing and planning a novel.

Sources for Writing Advice and Tips

Here are some useful links to sites and articles that offer some general writing advice and tips:

Novel Writing Software

Here are some links to novel writing software programs that you may find useful. I've tried to collect a lot of free ones too! I personally use NewNovelist, which is pretty good. When it is released for windows in early 2010 I will be buying Scrivener, because the virtual corkboard looks incredible, and hopefully if I win NaNoWriMo this year I will get my hands on a half price copy.

Writer's Block Resources

Stuck in a rut with your novel writing? These randomizers and articles will help to pull you out. Also check out my article on Tips for Beating Writer's Block.

Worldbuilding Resources

Here are some articles, prompts and databases I have found or created for helping you to build a realistic setting for your novel.

Novel Plotting Resources

Here are some great plot planning worksheets, blog posts and articles to help you structure your novel:

Character Planning Resources

Here is a collection of character planning worksheets and name databases that I have found on my travels or created myself. Enjoy!

NaNoWriMo Resources

Here's a collection of resources that I've stumbled across on my travels that have been created specifically for NaNoWriMo participants . I hope you find them useful. Don't forget there are other more general novel writing resources on this blog from name generators to plot worksheets. You can find all the novel writing resources here.