Member-Submitted Guides

[Andy]

Here's a list of helpful guides created by the members of YWO, arranged by category:

Critiques:
How to Critique (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=213) by Andy

The Benefits of Giving Critiques (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=17) by Andy

Improving Your Chances of Getting a Critique (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=19) by Andy
Writing Poetry:
Poetry and Punctuation (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=243) by Zuzy

Emotional Poetry (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=244) by Zuzy

Writing Stories:
How to Get Ideas (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=12) by Andy

Beginnings: An Eight-Part Series (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=161) by Shaun

Characters (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=13) by Andy

Characterization (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=14) by Andy

Weaving a Plot (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=15) by Andy

Point of View (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=16) by Andy

The Golden Rule (Show, Don't Tell) (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=159) by Shaun

Infodumps (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=160) by Shaun

Scotty's Guide to Effective Writing (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=541) by ScottyMcGee

Grammar & Spelling:
Dialogue Tags (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=20) by Andy

Commonly Confused Words (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=18) by Andy
Guides by Everyone:
Newbie Advice (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=102)

Character Ideas (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=86)

Plot Ideas (http://www.youngwritersonline.net/showthread.php?t=171)