- The Sharp Angle: Defining the Potential for Conflict in Your Premise by Lydia Sharp
- Publisher's Weekly: A Conversation with Tomie dePaola
- Daily Writing Tips: 10 Pairs of Words and Their Useful Distinctions by Mark Nichol
- Gail Carson Levine: Memorable MC (Main Character)
Here are some fun ways to keep track of your word counts:
- Sarah's Journal: Stuff I've Learned: Writing Log by Sarah Beth Durst
- Laini Taylor's Blog: Word Count Calendar (of Cuteness)
- Justine Larbalestier: Small Word Count Goals (& a way to use Scrivener to keep track)