Most of the advice that’s available online for free is for beginners.

That’s not to say that people who’ve been writing for years (decades) won’t find some useful nugget.

There’s always something presented that makes a writer of any caliber go, “Huh, I never thought of that.”

It’s a matter of stumbling across information at the right time.

Here are some of the sites I have found to be helpful.

Writersdigest.com has information for beginners, as well as those who’ve been at it a while.

It dives into all genres, including fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and poetry.

If you prefer hard copies to online, Writer’s Digest is a magazine, and I’ve subscribed to it for years.

In addition to writing tips and lessons, you’ll also find a monthly listing of writing programs and retreats available around the country and around the world, as well as various contests.

Michaeljamin.com offers quick advice for writers of all genres from Michael Jamin who is a screenwriter.

I say quick advice because on his podcasts or webclasses, he talks fast.

So fast.

He’s also a bit of a potty mouth.

If that offends you, steer clear (but you’ll be missing out on helpful content).

Jerichowriters.com is a softer website than Michael Jamin’s.

It’s the difference between listening to Nikki Glaser and Nate Bergatze.

Both entertaining, but one is a less offensive.

Goodstorycompany.com offers tons of advice for writing the best story, as well as tips for querying, writing synopses and loglines, and getting up the next day to do it all again.

Mary Kole, the author of several craft writing books, leads this.

Emmadhesi.com offers author interviews and sound advice.

Authorspublish.com has lists of journals and other publications accepting various genres (often it seems heavy on the sci-fi genre).

I like this site for its free online webinars.

Parkerpeevyhouse.com is fairly new to me.

The site critiques first pages.

Writebythesea.com is a treasure chest of information and daily motivation (morningnudge.com) for subscribers.

Owner Suzanne Lieurance has written and published children’s books, as well as romance, and was an instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature.

Highlightsfoundation.org is for writers of children’s literature.

It’s the Highlights magazine from your childhood, with lots of good advice for writers and with classes, too.

The Story Immersion Project is run by Anne Helmstadter.

Like Michael Jamin, she has a screenwriting background.

But hey, it’s all story.

SCBWI.org (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) is dedicated to children’s writers and illustrators (as the name states) and membership in the organization is worth noting in your query letter bio.

SCBWI has local groups around the country, with various annual in-person and online programs for members.

Finding writing advice is as easy as falling down a rabbit hole.

Simple.

Except, it’s a rabbit hole with no end.

The availability of so much good content can be paralyzing.

Know when to log off and just write.

Have a great week,

~ Gai

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