Resources

Story Structure

K.M. Weiland - Provides beautifully detailed plot points when structuring a novel. Workbooks are also available, along with an impressive database of examples covering well known books and films.

You can find the database here.

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel - Jessica Brody walks you through the 15 beats of a novel and why they matter.

The Story Structure Secret: Actions and Goals - Marshall Dotson's book explores novel structure with a focus on character goals and the way they evolve at key turning points using a six act framework.

Hand Hobbies: A Resource Guide to Writing Basics - Michele Wheat provides a collection of resources that help with brainstorming and outlining, as well as the other phases of writing, from finding inspiration to citation, revision, editing and proofreading.

Characterization

The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma - Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

The Character Creator - A tool to help visualize the physical appearance of your characters.

Nail Your Novel: Writing Characters Who'll Keep Readers Captivated - Roz Morris covers character development in depth and addresses common issues writers encounter.

Creating Character Arcs - K.M. Weiland discusses the different character arcs and how to blend your chosen arc against the plot points in her story structure.

Software, Online Tools and Apps

Scrivener - Tired of using Word? Scrivener is specially tailored for drafting books and screenwriting. It's full of helpful features that keep everything related to your novel in one place as you write. The app allows you to export your work to various file types and to format ebooks.

Plot Factory - An online story planner with its own useful writing and plotting features.

Ommwriter - For distraction-free writing and concentration.

Hemmingway - Aims to make your writing more concise. Pinpoints passive voice, adverbs, weak phrases and difficult to read passages.