I’ve compiled and categorised this list of creative writing resources for writers who are studying their craft without a tutor. I hope you find it useful!

Core Study Materials

1. Creative Writing Syllabus
2. Creative Writing Reading List
3. Creative Writing Toolkit
4. Literary Theory
5. Mythology

Module 1: Preparation

Brainstorming

1. Idea Engine
2. Genre mindmaps
3. Creation criteria

Warm-ups & freewriting

1. Write-alongs
2. Flash fiction prompts
3. A Field Guide to Your Imagination
4. More than a Muse

Module 2: Plotting & Outlining

1. Free Novel Outline (+ workbook)
2. The One Page Novel Plot Formula
3. The Fool’s Journey
4. How to Export Your Scrivener Timeline

Module 3: Drafting

1. How to Write a Novella
2. Google Docs Workshop
3. Novel in a Month Notebook

Module 4: Editing

1. Editing checklist

Module 5: Finishing

1. Reconnect with your story
2. How to Finish Your Novel or Novella

Module 6: Publishing

1. Deciding between self, traditional or hybrid publishing
2. Writing a Synopsis

Module 7: Promoting

1. Blogging for Novel Writers
2. The Never-Ending Newsletter
3. The Automated Author Course

Module 8: The Writer’s Life

1. Becoming a writer
2. Writer’s statement
3. Differentiating yourself as a writer
4. Making the sacrifice
5. Creating a morning routine
6. Dealing with criticism
7. Writer’s Self-Assessment