Do you find the rhythm of your story easily, or does the beat sometimes feel off? Do you barrel right through some scenes only to find others sluggish and unmoving? Here's an interesting article on finding the right pace for your story:

Techniques to Establish Pacing

For a quick an easy reference, author Joanna Waugh, has an etymology of expressions complied on her web site. This list of expressions has been invaluable to me when searching for the right words for a new character. I hope this link is as helpful to you as it's been for me.

Joanna Waugh Expressions

What about you, do you have favorite research and writing you revisit often?