Top 5 Writing Resources to Elevate Your Craft This Week
Today, I’m genuinely excited to share the top 5 writing resources that have truly made a difference in my own writing journey.
These tools aren’t just useful, they’ve personally helped me grow, stay inspired, and write with more confidence.
As writers, we’re always hunting for resources that do more than just correct grammar, they need to spark creativity, guide us through obstacles, and challenge us to level up.
Nonetheless, whether you’re just getting started or have a few books under your belt, these tools will provide fresh insights, practical help, and maybe even a few “aha!” moments along the way.
Without further ado, let’s delve into today’s Top 5 Writing Resources.
1. The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
Available here via Penguin Random House
This classic is basically the OG of writing guides. When I first picked it up, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it, rules of grammar don’t usually scream “exciting,” but it surprised me with its no-nonsense clarity.
Moreover, it dives into fundamentals like conciseness, active voice, and proper usage, things you think you already know until you read this book and realize you’ve been winging it for years.
I still keep it by my desk and use it as a gut-check when editing.
2. Grammarly
I’ll be real, I used to resist Grammarly. I thought, “If I’m a real writer, shouldn’t I catch my own mistakes?”
But after sending an email with the word “public” missing the ‘l’ (yep, that happened), I caved.
Hence, Grammarly became a safety net. It doesn’t just catch typos; it gently nudges me to write tighter, clearer sentences.
The tone detector is a surprisingly helpful feature too, especially if you’re worried about sounding too blunt (or too passive).
It caught a typo that would’ve been embarrassing in a client email. Lesson learned.
3. Writer’s Digest
Writer’s Digest has been around forever, and there’s a reason why. The first time I stumbled upon their website, I ended up in a rabbit hole of articles for hours, everything from plot structure to query letters.
From tips on publishing to advice on building believable characters, Writer’s Digest covers a ton of ground. If you like variety and expert advice in bite-sized pieces, this one’s gold.
Their article on “show vs. tell” helped me reshape an entire chapter in my manuscript.
4. The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard doesn’t write about writing the way most people do. She pulls you into her mind, into her struggle, into the soul of the work. The Writing Life feels more like poetry than a manual.
Furthermore, this book hit me hardest on a day I wanted to quit writing. Dillard reminds you that writing isn’t about churning out words, it’s about noticing, reflecting, wrestling with meaning.
I go back to it every time I hit a wall. Her line, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives,” always gets me.
5. Scrivener
I didn’t expect to fall in love with software, but here we are. Scrivener is more than a writing app, it’s a digital brain for your entire project.
Also, you can easily drag and drop scenes, outline your story, store research, and export your draft like a pro.
During my early days as a writer, Scrivener helped me organize messy threads into something coherent, without needing 30 sticky notes on my wall.
It’s the only tool I’ve used where I don’t feel “lost” in the draft.
These five resources, from foundational books to modern digital tools, have each pushed me to write better, dream bigger, and stay committed to the process.
Surely, if you start incorporating even one or two of these into your writing routine, you’ll notice the difference not just in your output, but in how you feel about writing.
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Have you used any of these resources before?
What’s one tool or book that changed the game for you as a writer?
Share your favorites in the comments, I’d love to discover new ones with you.
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