Resources for Writers – E Stewart Writes

Welcome! I’m Emma, a writer, proofreader, editor and gamer. I spent 15 years working as a veterinary surgeon but no longer do so. Chronic pain and illness have forced me to step down from working as a vet. I have always had a passion for reading and writing and have dreamt of writing books. It’s time to embrace my love of learning and teaching, so I decided to start a website and blog. So I want to assemble a collection of useful resources for writers like me. I have experience and knowledge of a wide range of animal and medicine related subjects.

The blog has a variety of posts covering writing topics and updates about my work. I’m also writing about some of my favourite stories in other media, especially video games. I have a YouTube channel too, which you can find here where I go by Emi the Cat Lady. I am in the process of putting together resources for writers relating to animals, their physiology and behaviours. I’m hoping to also provide some good resources for creating new creatures that feel plausible and realistic, so watch this space! These will be available on the site, with related videos on YouTube to go along with them. You can also follow me on social media, links located at the bottom of the page.

About Me

I’ll tell you a wee bit about me. I’m Scottish, and I live with my two pets. Echo, pictured below, is my cat. She’s about 11 years old now and by my side constantly while I write. I also have a pet Hermann’s tortoise called Turtwig. He is also about 11 years old and very grouchy! I also spend a lot of my free time gaming and crafting. I design crochet patterns and occasionally cosplays as well.

My Writing Blog

My blog covers a variety of topics. I write about proofreading, editing and my writing process. I also write about storytelling in media, especially video games and worldbuilding. I’m hoping to build up a lovely writing community with my fellow authors and share my favourite stories and interests. Currently I’m covering a lot of the story of Fallout New Vegas. I have a range of posts covering important grammar and proofreading topics as well.

• Characters
• Grammar and Punctuation
• Me and My Work
• Proofreading and Editing
• Word Choices
• Writing Analysis
• Writing Tips and Advice

The Resources for Writers:

You can find everything in the main menu, but I will give a short description of the different categories below as well.

Medicine

This section will cover a range of medical topics including toxicology, pharmacology, surgery, healing of injuries and specific medical complaints. There will also be areas covering all kinds of disabilities and how they might impact someone, as well as how to write disabled characters.

Zoology

This will cover all subjects related to animals. Including taxonomy, anatomy, physiology and behaviour. We will also cover things like different dietary needs, environmental needs and evolution.

Ecology and World Building

This section will tie into world-building topics including ecosystems, the role different species play in the environment and their importance to the world.

Fantasy and Sci-Fi Creatures

I’ll cover the most common and well-known fictional creatures and the accepted information about them. Also I will provide some hints and tips on creating your own species and how to make it believable for your audience. I will be making some templates and printable resources for writers to help with creature creation!

Note: Everything detailed above will be available for all. This all takes time and effort to create, so it is important that these resources remain accessible. Nothing published on this website may be taken and reposted elsewhere without my express permission. Especially not for profit. I do appreciate shares and links, so if you know someone who would find this useful, please feel free to share it! Thanks.

My Writer’s Resource Aims

My experience in the veterinary field has led to an accumulation of knowledge of a wide range of animal species. I was never afraid of ‘exotic pets’ and embraced the challenges involved in treating the more unusual companion animals. Different species have different physiology and I’ve always been fascinated by the differences. I also love creating new types of creatures for my fantasy worlds and exploring the roots of those created by others.

As a vet, I have extensive medical knowledge as well, which could be very useful to my fellow writers. All authors know that their search history can be a bit ‘colourful’ at times and could end up with us being put on a watchlist of some kind! I’m here to help with that, as I could very well have the answers you need right here.

There’s no gatekeeping here either. I am providing these resources for free. I want to make them as accessible as possible for all writers. There will be both a written format with text, diagrams and infographics, and video format with infographics and an explanation from yours truly. If there are any specific subjects you wish me to cover, or if you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch.

My Own Writing Journey

I’m in the process of writing my own novels. There are two works in progress, one a dark fantasy with a little hint of queer romance and an eclectic cast of characters. The other is a supernatural horror centered around an abandoned theme park with fairy tale themes. They are still in the early stages of the first draft, plotting and world building. Once I’ve made more progress, I will share updates on them, including some sneak previews.

My Social Media Links – Follow for more updates!

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