REFERENCES
Here is a list of all my references I used for each specific part of this book that you can access yourself:
I. WRITING:
i. Parts of Speech
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
"Grammar to Go: How It Works and How to Use It" by Barbara Goldstein, Jack Waugh and Karen Linsky
ii. Brainstorming Titles
http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/2012/02/29/7-ways-to-brainstorm-the-best-title-for-your-book/
http://www.writersfunzone.com/blog/2012/01/18/3-steps-to-a-good-book-title-that-sells/
iii. Avoiding Run-on Sentences & Comma Splices
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm
iv. Staying Consistent With Verb Tenses
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/tenses.html
http://www.grammar.cl/english/past-tense.htm
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
v. Showing vs. Telling
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/showing-vs-telling-in-your-writing
http://www.wright.edu/~david.wilson/eng3830/creativewriting101.pdf
http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/creative1/showing/
vi. Applying Literary Devices To Your Writing
http://www.literary-devices.com
http://www.literarydevices.net
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
vii. How To Avoid Writer's Block
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/oct/20/brainstorming-book-ideas
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/5-brainstorming-strategies-for-writers/
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/how-to-brainstorm-give-your-brain-free-rein
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
viii. Top Writing Errors Most Wattpad Writers Struggle With
https://painintheenglish.com/case/4549/
http://www.grammar.cl/english/there-their-they-are.htm
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
"Grammar to Go: How It Works and How to Use It" by Barbara Goldstein, Jack Waugh and Karen Linsky
ix. The Difference Between Lay & Lie - Requested
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
"Grammar to Go: How It Works and How to Use It" by Barbara Goldstein, Jack Waugh and Karen Linsky
x. How To Properly Use Hyphens - Requested
http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/hyphens.asp
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
xi. When To Use Which & That - Requested
http://www.betterwritingskills.com/tip-w022.html
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/which-vs-that/
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/grammar-basics-what-are-defining-clauses/
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/grammar-basics-what-are-non-defining-clauses/
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/which-vs-that
xii. How to Properly Use Dashes - Requested
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/dash.htm
http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/dashes.asp
xii. The Difference Between Further & Farther - Requested
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/further-versus-farther
xiv. Writing a Synopsis for Fiction - Requested
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/how-to-write-a-synopsis.html#
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html
https://www.janefriedman.com/how-to-write-a-novel-synopsis/
xv. How To Properly Use Commas - Requested
http://www.businessinsider.com/a-guide-to-proper-comma-use-2013-9
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/comma/
II. DIALOGUE:
i. Writing Believable Dialogue
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
ii. How To Properly Format Dialogue
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iii. Attribution
https://letterpile.com/writing/400-Alternative-words-for-said
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iv. Compelling Dialogue
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
v. Strengthening Your Dialogue
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
vi. The Dialogue Pitfalls to Avoid
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
III. PLOT:
i. The Structure of a Complete Plot
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-structure-a-story-the-eight-point-arc/
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
ii. Building a Plot
http://www.livewritethrive.com/2013/10/07/ways-novelists-can-brainstorm-plot-and-scenes/
http://www.novel-writing-help.com/subplots.html
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iii. Subplots
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/7-ways-to-add-great-subplots-to-your-novel
http://www.livewritethrive.com/2014/07/16/how-to-add-meaningful-subplots-to-your-novel/
http://www.novel-writing-help.com/subplots.html
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
iv. Building a World
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/tips-on-world-building-for-writers-how-to-make-your-imaginary-world-real
http://thewritelife.com/worldbuilding/
http://io9.gizmodo.com/5039477/the-rules-of-quick-and-dirty-worldbuilding
v. The Thing About Clichés
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
IV. PACE & TIMELINE:
i. The Pace of a Story
http://www.writersdigest.com/tip-of-the-day/7-tools-for-pacing-a-novel-keeping-your-story-moving-at-the-right-pace
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
"Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot" by Jane K. Cleland
ii. Setting The Scene
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iii. Planning Your Plot Timeline
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot" by Jane K. Cleland
iv. Your Writing Timeframe
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
v. Prologues
https://www.scribendi.com/advice/how_to_write_a_prologue.en.html
vi. Epilogues
http://www.writersdigest.com/tip-of-the-day/six-reasons-for-using-an-epilogue
https://www.standoutbooks.com/writing-an-epilogue/
vii. Writing in Passive vs. Active Voice
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
"Grammar to Go: How It Works and How to Use It" by Barbara Goldstein, Jack Waugh and Karen Linsky
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
V. CHARACTERIZATION:
i. Character Archetypes
https://www.whereteenswrite.com/writers-resources/character-archetypes/
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/8-%C2%BD-character-archetypes-writing/
ii. General Character Questionnaire Template
http://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/61118193819/nano-prep-the-official-nanowrimo-character
iii. Creating the Protagonist
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iv. Creating the Supporting Cast
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
v. Creating the Setting
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/how-to-make-your-setting-a-character
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
vi. Drafting a Developed Character
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
vii. Revising for Strong Characters
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
viii. Unnecessary Characters & Characterization Pitfalls
http://goteenwriters.blogspot.com/2011/10/dealing-with-unnecessary-characters.html
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/unnecessary-characters/#
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
ix. Keeping Characters Consistent - Requested
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/self-editing-advice-how-to-tackle-character-consistently
http://www.darcypattison.com/characters/5-ways-to-keep-characters-consistent/
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/tips-on-keeping-a-character-consistent.html
VI. POINT-OF-VIEW:
i. Point-of-View (POV)
https://www.thebalance.com/the-role-of-first-person-point-of-view-in-fiction-1277119
https://writingxmu.wikispaces.com/point+of+view?responseToken=11c7d81280b66181b89977484481066d
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
ii. First Person POV
https://www.thebalance.com/the-role-of-first-person-point-of-view-in-fiction-1277119
https://writingxmu.wikispaces.com/point+of+view
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iii. Second Person POV
https://writingxmu.wikispaces.com/point+of+view?responseToken=0c8a6871af0deb8a09cd24c9f6598181a
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narration#Second-person
https://www.thebalance.com/the-second-person-point-of-view-in-fiction-writing-1277131
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
iv. Third Person POV
http://www.learner.org/interactives/literature/read/pov2.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/third-person-point-of-view-1692547
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narration#Second-person
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
v. Alternating Multiple POV's
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narration#Second-person
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot" by Jane K. Cleland
vi. Rethinking POV
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
vii. Deep POV
http://www.well-storied.com/blog/how-to-write-in-deep-pov
https://www.dailywritingtips.com/deep-pov/
https://literarydevices.net/stream-of-consciousness/
VII. DETAILS & DESCRIPTIONS:
i. Need More Details & Descriptions?
http://theeditorsblog.net/2013/08/09/introduction-to-description/
ii. How To Write Vivid Descriptions
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/how-to-write-vivid-descriptions
http://www.novel-writing-help.com/descriptive-writing.html
iii. How To Stay Clear & Concise
http://www.writerstreasure.com/concise-writing-tips/
http://www.writing-world.com/fiction/description.shtml
https://www.dailywritingtips.com/8-steps-to-more-concise-writing/
VIII. GENRES:
i. What is Genre Fiction?
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
"Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot" by Jane K. Cleland
ii. Wattpad's Genres
http://www.wattpad.com/
http://www.book-genres.com/
http://writersrelief.com/blog/2010/08/short-story-or-novella-whats-the-difference-and-where-to-publish-shorter-fiction/
http://www.findmeanauthor.com/comedy_fiction_genre.htm
iii. Deciphering Between Genres
https://www.wattpad.com/
http://book-genres.com
http://writersrelief.com/blog/2010/08/short-story-or-novella-whats-the-difference-and-where-to-publish-shorter-fiction/
http://www.findmeanauthor.com/comedy_fiction_genre.htm
iv. Choosing Your Genre
https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-choose-a-genre-for-your-novels-1277079
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/how-to-choose-a-genre-when-writing-sometimes-the-genre-chooses-you
http://writetodone.com/pick-right-genre-novel/
IX. EDITING & REVISING:
i. Following Through
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
ii. Six Months to a Completed First Draft
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iii. After You Complete Your First Draft
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iv. How To Revise
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
v. Editing
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
vi. Polishing
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
X. PUBLICATION:
i. Proofreading Tips
"The Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Grammar Girl, Mignon Fogarty
ii. Avenues to Publication
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
iii. Marketing Your Book
"Write and Revise for Publication" by Jack Smith
iv. Pitching & Querying Agents & Editors
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
v. Presenting the Final Manuscript
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
vi. Working with a Literary Agent
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron
Here is a list of the books with full titles I've referenced:
"Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students (Quick & Dirty Tips)" 1st Edition by Mignon Fogarty.
"Grammar to Go: How It Works and How to Use It" 5th Edition by Barbara Goldstein, Jack Waugh, and Karen Linsky.
"The Everything Guide to Writing Your First Novel: All The Tools You Need to Write and Sell Your First Novel" by Hallie Ephron.
"Write and Revise for Publication: A 6-Month Plan for Crafting an Exceptional Novel and Other Works of Fiction" by Jack Smith.
"Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats" by Jane K. Cleland.
*Please note that some things you may not find in these references that are in this guidebook. Those particular things I've learned through being a student, an editor, a critic, and a teacher, and have passed those lessons down onto you.
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