Nat's Remarkable Resources

[Nat]

Here is a list of websites that I have found useful in my journey as a writer. Some are pretty basic, others offer more advanced information and advice.

Common Errors in English

Online Etymology Dictionary

Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Jeffrey A Carver

Guide to Punctuation

The Use and Abuse of Dialogue Tags

For those interested specifically in PotC research:

Pirates of the Caribbean in Fact and Fiction

Piratical Resources

Pirates and Privateers - The History of Maritime Piracy

Black Pearl Tales - List of Resources

Wordplay - Ted and Terry's Forums

Books:

Fiction Writer's Workshop (Paperback) by Josip Novakovich

# Paperback: 250 pages
# Publisher: Writer's Digest Books; New Ed edition (Nov 1998)
# Language English
# ISBN-10: 1884910394
# ISBN-13: 978-1884910395

Topics covered:

Sources of Fiction
Setting
Character
Points of View
Plot
Voice
Description and Word choice
Revision and Editing
Dialogue and Scene
Beginnings and Endings

From the back of the book:

This book exemplifies the best of a writing workshop: thought-provoking instruction, a charismatic teacher and illuminating examples from classic and contemporary literary masters.
Each chapter explores a different aspect of the art of fiction and ends with a series of exercises - 127 in all. Complete with self-critique questions to help you assess your work, these exercises challenge you to experiment with diverse writing styles as you clarify your own.

Make the most of Novokovich's insightful, mind expanding workshop and some away with a stronger voice, a broader perspective and better fiction.