🎙️ Ready to level up your writing? Let’s talk tools, techniques, and a few fun surprises.
To kick off Craft Fair Month, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas dive into their favorite writing craft resources, sharing the books, tools, and strategies that have helped shape their storytelling and might just change yours, too.

We explore:

Go-to guides and must-read craft books on character and story structure

How we each approach character development and world-building 🌍📝

Tools that support focus, flow, and consistency (hello, post-its and plot boards)

Personal writing process quirks—and what’s working now

A behind-the-scenes peek at our current projects

Lighthearted moments and writer-to-writer encouragement

Whether you're looking to grow your craft or just want some fresh inspiration, this episode is a fun, practical celebration of all the resources that help writers write better.

👇 What’s one writing resource YOU can’t live without?

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Links & References in Episode:
https://storygrid.com/

https://sachablack.co.uk/

https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions
https://wonderbooknow.com/
https://www.bryndonovan.com/

Gwen Hayes: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003372AFU
Deborah Chester: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IO9W38

🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:
ANGELA HAAS
Choose your own adventure
🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/

CASSIE NEWELL
Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/
Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/
Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

Keywords: craft fair, writing resources, character development, world building, writing process, storytelling, author tips, creative writing, writing community, personal updates