Gay Authors Writing Resources

This page is a collection of links and resources provided by your fellow authors as a way to aid you in your writing. Members can make suggestions in the Writer's Circle Club.

Gay Authors Writing Prompt Tool

• Gay Authors Prompt Tool https://gayauthors.org/prompts/ - Need a random name? Need some inspiration? Check out the new and growing Gay Authors Prompt Tool. (Limited access for guests. Register a free account on Gay Authors for more prompts.

Gay Authors Writing Forums

• Writer's Circle- https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/371-writers-circle/ - A forum for members to discuss all aspects of writing
• Speculative Fiction- https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/374-speculative-fiction/ - A forum for members to discuss all types of speculative fiction, like fantasy, science fiction and paranormal
• Poetry- https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/369-poetry/ - A forum for members to discuss all aspects of Poetry
• Anthologies- https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/376-anthologies/ - A forum for members to discuss the Gay Authors Anthology events
• Editors- https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/372-editors/ - A forum for members to discuss all aspects of Editing
• Copyrights- https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/375-copyrights/ - A forum for members to discuss all aspects of Copyrights

Gay Authors Genres and Fandoms

• Gay Authors Story Archive Genres- https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/genre-tag/ - All Genres/Sub-Genres available on Gay Authors, with descriptions
• Gay Authors Story Archive Fanfiction Fandoms- https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/fandom/ - All Fanfiction Fandoms available on Gay Authors, with descriptions
• Story Genre Wiki at Gay Authors- https://gayauthors.org/storygenres/ - A deep dive in what you need to know about each genre and sub-genre

Grammar/Technical Writing

• Grammarly - http://grammarly.com/ - Software to help take the edge off the sharp red pencil of your editor. A good starting point that's always improving.
• A Guide to Proper Comma Use - https://www.businessinsider.com/a-guide-to-proper-comma-use-2013-9 - An almost too-limiting technical viewpoint on commas, but an excellent starting point.
• Rules for Comma Usage - https://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/commas.htm - Broader comma coverage.
• Using Semicolons - http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/semicolon.html - A short and to the point discussion of semicolons.
• Lay or Lie? - http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000233.htm - A succinct outline of the subject without all of the usual excess that simply makes it more confusing.
• Set or Sit? - http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000250.htm - An outline of how to use the two verbs, another problematic pair.
• May Vs Might - https://writingexplained.org/may-vs-might-difference - A discussion on the differences between the two
• Chicago Manual of Style - http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
• Blue Book of Grammar - http://www.grammarbook.com/
• Purdue OWL - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
• Grammar Girl - http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl
• Writing.com - https://www.writing.com/
• Writer's Digest - https://www.writersdigest.com/-(great newsletter!)
• ProWritingAid - https://prowritingaid.com/Free - Grammar checking tool

Creative Writing

• Plottr - https://plottr.com/?ref=305&campaign=writingresource - Visual story plotting tool with common story type templates
• Writing Fix - https://writingfix.com/
• Creative Writing Now - https://www.creative-writing-now.com/
• Sci-fi Writing Ideas- https://www.scifiideas.com/category/writing-2/writing-advice/ - Writing Advice, also has fun Alien Name Generator
• Encyclopedia of Science Fiction -https://www.sf-encyclopedia.com/
• Story Genres Wiki -https://gayauthors.org/storygenres/

General Research

• Encyclopedia.com - https://www.encyclopedia.com/
• World Map - https://www.worldatlas.com/
• Merriam-Webster -https://www.merriam-webster.com/

Publishing

• Publisher's Weekly - https://www.publishersweekly.com/
• There Are No Rules -https://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules- (blog by Writer's Digest)
• BookEnds, LLC - https://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/
• USA Copyrights - https://copyright.gov/

World Building

• World Anvil - https://www.worldanvil.com/
• SFWA Questions - http://www.sfwa.org/2009/08/fantasy-worldbuilding-questions/
• Habitable Zone - https://infogalactic.com/info/Circumstellar_habitable_zone
• Avatar's Pandora - http://james-camerons-avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Pandora
• Writers are World Creators - http://theeditorsblog.net/2011/07/21/writers-are-world-creators/
• World Building Tips - https://www.nownovel.com/blog/world-building-tips-engaging-settings/
• Donjon Tools: https://donjon.bin.sh/ - All sorts of random generators for RPGs but can be used for writing
• DrivThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php - Paid and Free gaming stuff that can also be used in writing all genres
• DungeonFog: https://www.dungeonfog.com/  - Online Map editor for your stories and adventures.
• Time and Date: https://www.timeanddate.com - Online tool to determine time and date in different areas and time periods.
• Campfire Blaze: https://www.campfiretechnology.com/blaze/ - Online tool to build worlds and characters
• World Building Magazine:  https://www.worldbuildingmagazine.com/ - Free online magazine that focuses on different world building topics.

Mythologies

• Greek Mythology: http://www.theoi.com
• Norse Mythology: https://norse-mythology.org
• Fantastic Bestiary: http://www.lizaphoenix.com/encyclopedia/
• General World Mythologies: http://www.pantheon.org
• Current Works in Fantasy Fiction Media: http://www.legendariummedia.com

Inspiration

• Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ - Free Pics
• Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/- Free Pics

Image Tools

• Canva - https://www.canva.com/learn/graphic-design-tips-non-designers/- Image Design for Non-graphic Artists
• Nik Collection - https://nikcollection.dxo.com/ -Tools for improving images
• Digital Trends -https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-free-photo-editing-software/ -Latest digital image tools
• Self-Publish Book Covers -  https://selfpubbookcovers.com/ - Website where one can purchase bookcovers for eBooks. Wide variety of genres for the covers.
• Bing's Dall-E AI Images -  https://bing.com/create/ - Microsoft's Bing has implemented Dall-E Image Creator AI

Writer's Digest

• Writing Articles Focused on Science Fiction and Fantasy - https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-genre/science-fiction-fantasy
• 10 Ways to Hook Your Reader -https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/10-ways-hook-reader-reel-good - Some great ways to hook the reader right away.
• What Makes Monsters Scary - http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/writing-monsters-scary-qualities - A nice blog on monsters that is adapted from a good book on the same subject.

Subreddits for Writers

• Character Development: https://www.reddit.com/r/CharacterDevelopment/
• Fantasy Writers: https://www.reddit.com/r/fantasywriters/
• SciFi Writers: https://www.reddit.com/r/scifiwriting/
• Worldbuilding: https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/

Writing Sex Scenes

• Dynamic Verbs for Sex Scenes (and others): http://anyabreton.com/2013/02/25/dynamic-verbs-for-sex-scenes/ - Name says it all, great words.
• The Ultimate Guide to Writing Smut Fic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9661958/1/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Writing-Smut-Fic - Name says it all.
• Writing Erotic Sex Scenes: https://anyabreton.com/2012/05/10/writing-erotic-sex-scenes/ - Name says it all 

Character Development

• Sci-Fi Name Generator-  https://donjon.bin.sh/scifi/name - A handy way to generate sci-fi names
• Fantasy Name Generator- http://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/ - A handy way to generate names of people and places
• How to Create a Character Profile: https://www.writerswrite.com/journal/jun98/how-to-create-a-character-profile-6986 - A different way of writing a profile
• Behind the Name: https://www.behindthename.com/ - It has names from around the world, sort by ethnicity, and usage.
• Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/ - Create your character and get it 3d printed.

Writing Clubs at Gay Authors

• Writer's Circle - Club dedicated to writers and writing: https://gayauthors.org/clubs/6-writers-circle/
• Poetry Writers - Club dedicated to writers of Poetry: https://gayauthors.org/clubs/11-poetry-writers/
• Critique Room - Club dedicated to writer development and feedback: https://gayauthors.org/clubs/36-critique-room/