Do you need help with writing a book or an essay? Are you looking for some inspiration?

If so, you’ve come to the right place!

This month’s collection of recent online posts that will inspire you to share your story and give you a list of helpful writing tools.

Get ready to go from having a great idea that’s all in your head to having a published story that’s ready to be shared with the world!

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 1. An Inspiring Interview About Art, Activism and Acceptance

The folks from Writer’s Digest magazine recently talked with author Nic Stone about her writing process, lessons learned and what she hopes to achieve through her writing.

Nic wrote the critically acclaimed young adult (YA) novel “Dear Martin” (published in 2017), which is about a modern-day young man who writes a journal of letters to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nic shares great tips about the importance of connecting with your readers (such as kids and young adults), even when society believes your target audience doesn’t read books.

Best quote from the interview: “These kids want to read things that they can relate to. As long as we get it into their hands, they will read it.”

Check out: Writing Tips & Insights from Author Nic Stone.

2. Write. Publish. Sell.

Do you have an idea for a book?

Or maybe you’re already writing a book, but in the back of your mind you’re thinking “How in the world am I going to get a book cover designed or publish my book?” Maybe you already have in your hands a wonderful book with an eye-catching book cover and now you’re thinking, “How do I sell this thing?”

Writer Annika Jacobsen recently shared a list of online tools and other resources to help you write, edit, publish and market your book.

Find out more from: 16 Incredibly Useful Resources for Aspiring Authors.

3. The truth? Fiction writing tips can improve your nonfiction writing.

Author and editor Marilyn Davis shares how you can use fiction writing strategies to better connect with your readers, while writing nonfiction pieces including memoirs and essays.

Read: Facts, Fictional Devices, and Finding the Balance.

I hope you find these posts to be helpful in getting you motivated to start writing, develop your stories, and get published!

Please share with us in the comments below any lessons learned, questions or any other comments you have about writing.