Merry Christmas, everyone! I wish you all peace and joy over the holidays.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Blog’s question for this month was:
How about social media confessions? Do you twitter, FB, etc besides blogging? Why or why not?
I should admit first thing that I’m not a social person. In fact, I’m a borderline hermit. So social networking does not come easily to me.
I didn’t join Facebook because their insistence on sharing all our information horrifies me. Admittedly, we can opt out – with some difficulty, I’m told – but they’ve overridden that setting in the past. I simply don’t trust Facebook.
Tweeting? I’m amazed anyone has the time to follow in Twitter. I certainly don’t have the patience to read reams of everyday chatter. If I want that, I’ll go visit my mom. (Hi, Mom!) (Did I mention I’m a hermit?)
Blogging. Le sigh. I usually forget to blog. I feel I don’t often have anything interesting to say. I do read my friends’ blogs, though it don’t comment as often as I should. And sometimes when I try, Blogger acts up.
More sighs. ;-)
How about you? Do you find the time to Tweet? Do you trust Facebook?
Seeking the Magic in Fantasy Novels and Historical Clothing Patterns
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I Survived NaNo
Better yet, I finished NaNoWriMo, though it was a close thing. Now I have a cute little badge for the blog.
I didn't manage to write every day, though that was my goal. Came down with a bug early on that laid me out for three days. Le sigh. ;-) I forgot to add words to the counter until the next day a few times. But overall I'm pleased with my output.
It needs editing of course, but first it needs finishing - I expect the first draft to clock in between 90,000 and 100,000. I'll need to cut or condense the boring stuff that currently contains nuggets I want to mine for characterization. I surprised myself with the information that popped out of my subconscious when my characters were chattering away. And that's one point of first drafts. The writer can't fix a story until it's on paper or in a file.
I'm a layered editor, so I know I'll need several passes to add description and internal characterization, to clarify emotions, and generally add the sparkle to the story. All of that has to wait for the completed draft and the cooling-off period. Getting to close to a work makes it impossible to edit.
For now, I'll breathe one sigh of contentment, and dig back into my novel.
On a different note, I'd like to remind you that today was Laura's post for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Blog: Social Media Confessions. This is a topic I'll need to think about!
I didn't manage to write every day, though that was my goal. Came down with a bug early on that laid me out for three days. Le sigh. ;-) I forgot to add words to the counter until the next day a few times. But overall I'm pleased with my output.
It needs editing of course, but first it needs finishing - I expect the first draft to clock in between 90,000 and 100,000. I'll need to cut or condense the boring stuff that currently contains nuggets I want to mine for characterization. I surprised myself with the information that popped out of my subconscious when my characters were chattering away. And that's one point of first drafts. The writer can't fix a story until it's on paper or in a file.
I'm a layered editor, so I know I'll need several passes to add description and internal characterization, to clarify emotions, and generally add the sparkle to the story. All of that has to wait for the completed draft and the cooling-off period. Getting to close to a work makes it impossible to edit.
For now, I'll breathe one sigh of contentment, and dig back into my novel.
On a different note, I'd like to remind you that today was Laura's post for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Blog: Social Media Confessions. This is a topic I'll need to think about!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Sisterhood of the Traveling Blog
Thank you again, Lydia, Laura, Danyelle, for inviting me to join the Sisterhood!
And my apologies to all my readers for disappearing – NaNo and holiday preparations are eating my lunch.
What was your favorite childhood book and why? (Is it still on your bookshelf?)
I have many favorite childhood books – I was a prolific reader early on – but the book I most clearly remember discovering was Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle.
I must have been eleven the day I explored my grammar school’s library, a cramped, windowless room in the basement. I was desperate for something new to read when this odd book fell into my hands and changed my life. I’d never read anything like it! It was a fascinating story filled with science and fantasy, bizarre adults and strong parents who still needed their children’s help. It made me feel both empowered and overwhelmed.
That book sent me on a lifelong search for great science fiction and fantasy. Contemporary novels simply didn’t hold the strength of speculative fiction.
At some point I went out and bought my own copy (I didn’t steal it from the library; today I checked the inside to make sure). I still reread it every ten or fifteen years, and each time it impresses me differently. This book is truly a classic!
What is your favorite childhood book?
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween
Halloween is my favorite holiday. The nights are getting cool – a bigger deal in Texas than you chilly-weather folk can imagine. The occasional tree has changed colors, and my sweetgum is a gorgeous shade of burgundy. Kids drop by in costume, begging for candy. I adore costumes, even the store-bought kind.
Happy Halloween, everyone!
Only five children wandered so far out into the boonies this year, a record for this house. When I lived in town I’d get hundreds of Trick or Treaters, but a few miles on a dirt road discourages most callers. But I was pleased to see my youngest grand-nieces and nephew, who arrived as a sorceress, a princess, a cute little devil in a red dress, and Mrs. and Baby Santa Claus.
I have a bit of news – I’m honored to have been invited to join the Sisterhood of the Traveling Blog. That means you’ll hear from me on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Thank you, Lydia, Laura, Danyelle, and the retiring Zoe – I hope you new endeavors go well.
Happy Halloween, everyone!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo starts November 1, and I’ve decided to join in. The goal is to write 50,000 words in one month – about half a fantasy novel.
I have about half an outline at this point, and hope to have it finished by Halloween. The beginning is clear, but the ending is shaky. I’d rather have the final chapters settled before I start writing, but I know my current three possibilities have been done many times. I need to think up a twist.
Now my problem is my twists usually come from a detail that crops up during the writing. That makes it hard to plan an ending! Right now I’m keeping track of my lame endings (#1 was so lame it limped off a cliff) and I'm hunting for a better one. They say throw away your first ten ideas, so I have a ways to go. :-)
I have about half an outline at this point, and hope to have it finished by Halloween. The beginning is clear, but the ending is shaky. I’d rather have the final chapters settled before I start writing, but I know my current three possibilities have been done many times. I need to think up a twist.
Now my problem is my twists usually come from a detail that crops up during the writing. That makes it hard to plan an ending! Right now I’m keeping track of my lame endings (#1 was so lame it limped off a cliff) and I'm hunting for a better one. They say throw away your first ten ideas, so I have a ways to go. :-)
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Dealing with the Blues
I have begun that terrifying journey called querying. After a hundred versions – I could have written a novel in that many words – I have a query that embraces the heart of my story. It’s time to send Anchoring the Rain out into the world.
To distract myself from the sensation that my guts are slinking under the nearest carpet, I’ve started a new project, plotting a novel currently called Iron Core. I’m also working on deep revisions in Wizard’s Route. I’d written it as two books, but the story line became too weak. So I cut 80,000 words and combined several characters. Now I’m creating new transitions and hunting for scenes that no longer make sense or are out of order.
I must admit, I enjoy editing almost as much as writing, but I adore plotting.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Current links for writers - October 4
Sorry - this will be my last post for a while. My internet connection is about to get spotty.
Constructing Your Story Goal at Advanced Fiction Writing
Dialogue: the bare essentials by Jordan McCollum
Internalization, Silence and Avoidance at TalkToYoUniverse - What don't your characters say aloud?
Antagonists in Contemporary Fiction at Kidlit.com
Crunches and Munches at The Alchemy of Writing - Do you read your work aloud?
Got Rhythm? at The Blood-Red Pencil
A Delectation of Supernatural Collective Nouns at Gabrielle Edits
Color Commentary: On the Colors of Horses by Judith Tarr at Book View Cafe
Defeating Your Inner Critic Part I - Track the Problem by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
Writing Nowadays–Counting Words by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Behind the Scenes... "The Call" at Rants & Ramblings
Waiting for My Book's Publication Date, Guest Post by Aggie Villanueva at AuthorCulture
CONTEST
Wisdom--Drivel--Whatever at Seekerville
Constructing Your Story Goal at Advanced Fiction Writing
Dialogue: the bare essentials by Jordan McCollum
Internalization, Silence and Avoidance at TalkToYoUniverse - What don't your characters say aloud?
Antagonists in Contemporary Fiction at Kidlit.com
Crunches and Munches at The Alchemy of Writing - Do you read your work aloud?
Got Rhythm? at The Blood-Red Pencil
A Delectation of Supernatural Collective Nouns at Gabrielle Edits
Color Commentary: On the Colors of Horses by Judith Tarr at Book View Cafe
Defeating Your Inner Critic Part I - Track the Problem by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
Writing Nowadays–Counting Words by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Behind the Scenes... "The Call" at Rants & Ramblings
Waiting for My Book's Publication Date, Guest Post by Aggie Villanueva at AuthorCulture
CONTEST
Wisdom--Drivel--Whatever at Seekerville
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Current links for writers - October 3
One of the very best books on writing ever at Janet Reid's
Writers on Writing: black teeth vs everlite candles, or research vs experience by Sherwood Smith at Book View Cafe
#181-FTW For the Win! at Query Shark
Book Ideas atPaperback Writer - and promotion ideas
Writers on Writing: black teeth vs everlite candles, or research vs experience by Sherwood Smith at Book View Cafe
#181-FTW For the Win! at Query Shark
Book Ideas atPaperback Writer - and promotion ideas
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Current links for writers - October 2
Three Traits of Compelling Characters by Kathleen Ernst at POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS
Tips For Writing Effective Dialogue at The Blood-Red Pencil
Quick Revision Checklist at Operation Awesome
Excuses…there aren’t any at Behler Blog - read all of the submission guidelines
A Little Something About You at Jennifer Represents...
Online Safety and Presence at Mystery Writing is Murder
Comic: Compulsive Editing Support Group by Debbie Ohi at Writer Unboxed
Tips For Writing Effective Dialogue at The Blood-Red Pencil
Quick Revision Checklist at Operation Awesome
Excuses…there aren’t any at Behler Blog - read all of the submission guidelines
A Little Something About You at Jennifer Represents...
Online Safety and Presence at Mystery Writing is Murder
Comic: Compulsive Editing Support Group by Debbie Ohi at Writer Unboxed
Current links for writers - October 1
The Problems With Sarcastic Voice at Kidlit.com
Busted!—Jordan Sonnenblick caught plot-flipping at The Blood-Red Pencil - a technique for writers
CONTESTS
Editing Prizes from CA Marshall for my Blogfest ...Check it out! at Brenda Drake Writes . . . - cool prizes!
Twi-Contest: All White For Twilight at Operation Awesome
Reality Doesn't Bite at Paperback Writer
Busted!—Jordan Sonnenblick caught plot-flipping at The Blood-Red Pencil - a technique for writers
CONTESTS
Editing Prizes from CA Marshall for my Blogfest ...Check it out! at Brenda Drake Writes . . . - cool prizes!
Twi-Contest: All White For Twilight at Operation Awesome
Reality Doesn't Bite at Paperback Writer
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Current links for writers - September 30
Dual Protagonists? at Fiction Workbench
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 3 at The Character Therapist - Distorted grief and Disenfranchised grief
Polite and long at edittorrent - a short post on polite language
Obsessive Compulsive Editing Disorder (And How to Fight It) by Jeanne Kisacky at Writer Unboxed
If you don’t research your stories, you’re an idiot at Behler Blog
Sept #2: Top 25 Reasons Your Submissions are Rejected at The Blood-Red Pencil - plus 8 of why she'd ask to see more
Method of wrapping carrier pigeons at How to be a Retronaut - WW I & II story detail
Panama Canal fossils reveal ancient collision of worlds at BBC.com - just too cool!
CONTESTS
Glorious celebrations demand free books! at The Magic District
Original Contest delayed.... ...so we'll run a new one in it's place! - at Coffey. Tea. And Literary.
“It’s All About the Characters” Barbara White Daille at Seekerville
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 3 at The Character Therapist - Distorted grief and Disenfranchised grief
Polite and long at edittorrent - a short post on polite language
Obsessive Compulsive Editing Disorder (And How to Fight It) by Jeanne Kisacky at Writer Unboxed
If you don’t research your stories, you’re an idiot at Behler Blog
Sept #2: Top 25 Reasons Your Submissions are Rejected at The Blood-Red Pencil - plus 8 of why she'd ask to see more
Method of wrapping carrier pigeons at How to be a Retronaut - WW I & II story detail
Panama Canal fossils reveal ancient collision of worlds at BBC.com - just too cool!
CONTESTS
Glorious celebrations demand free books! at The Magic District
Original Contest delayed.... ...so we'll run a new one in it's place! - at Coffey. Tea. And Literary.
“It’s All About the Characters” Barbara White Daille at Seekerville
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Current links for writers - September 29
It's All About The Details by Jane Lebak at QueryTracker
Ambiguous Characters at Mystery Writing is Murder
Character arcs - how characters change at TalkToYoUniverse
The Rule of Two at The Laws of Making - what readers see as significant.
Don't Overuse Names in Dialogue at WordPlay
Talking to Agents and Editors at Conferences at Kidlit.com
Ten Ways to Get the Most from a Writers’ Conference at The Blood-Red Pencil
From Query Letter to Cover Copy by Elana Johnson
A BookEnds Rejection at BookEnds - what a typical (if kind) rejection looks like
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Book Sales and one way to help - at The Roving Editor
Soliciting Elves at AuthorCulture - a new(ish) press is taking submissions for SF/F
Save the Adverbs! at Book Dreaming - LOL!
CONTEST
The Rats are Back - Hilary Wagner and Nightshade City! at Market My Words
Ambiguous Characters at Mystery Writing is Murder
Character arcs - how characters change at TalkToYoUniverse
The Rule of Two at The Laws of Making - what readers see as significant.
Don't Overuse Names in Dialogue at WordPlay
Talking to Agents and Editors at Conferences at Kidlit.com
Ten Ways to Get the Most from a Writers’ Conference at The Blood-Red Pencil
From Query Letter to Cover Copy by Elana Johnson
A BookEnds Rejection at BookEnds - what a typical (if kind) rejection looks like
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Book Sales and one way to help - at The Roving Editor
Soliciting Elves at AuthorCulture - a new(ish) press is taking submissions for SF/F
Save the Adverbs! at Book Dreaming - LOL!
CONTEST
The Rats are Back - Hilary Wagner and Nightshade City! at Market My Words
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Current links for writers - September 28
Better off dead? at Dystel & Goderich Literary Management - Dead parents in YA
Lists for Inspiration and characterization - at Mystery Writing is Murder
Complex sentencing at edittorrent - Double-negative Construction
A Rose By Any Other Name is Still Too Flowery. And Purple. at The Other Side of the Story
Tip Tuesday #56 at Literary Rambles - handling critiques
NaNoWriMo at Paperback Writer
The Importance of a Polished Manuscript - A Guest Blog at Chip MacGregor
More on the series question at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
The boutique query at Behler Blog - Get it right the first time.
Lists for Inspiration and characterization - at Mystery Writing is Murder
Complex sentencing at edittorrent - Double-negative Construction
A Rose By Any Other Name is Still Too Flowery. And Purple. at The Other Side of the Story
Tip Tuesday #56 at Literary Rambles - handling critiques
NaNoWriMo at Paperback Writer
The Importance of a Polished Manuscript - A Guest Blog at Chip MacGregor
More on the series question at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
The boutique query at Behler Blog - Get it right the first time.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Current links for writers - September 27
FtQ chapter on creating tension at Flogging the Quill
Diverting Attention at Mystery Writing is Murder
Quirk Ten at Paperback Writer - Ten Things to Give Your Characters More Character
Writing Nowadays–Why the Pen Name? by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Professional Address at Gabrielle Edits - about your email address
Do some agents give up if a manuscript doesn't sell in the first round of submissions? at Ask a Literary Agent
Demystifying the Mystical Art of Negotiation at Authorial, agently and personal ramblings
Marketing 101: You and Your Marketing Manager at The Roving Editor
Coordinating a book blog tour: Dotting your Rs and Crossing your… Rs by Crystal Patriarche at Writer Unboxed
Working Social Media at BookEnds
Monday Guest Blogging Post by Regan Leigh at GotYA - Why Adult Women Connect with Young Adult Books
Among my people at Behler Blog - Have you ever noticed that people don’t understand your writerly life?
CONTESTS
Birthday Contest! at * Fiction Groupie * - win Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran or a 5 page critique
Trish Perry's The Perfect Blend Review and Giveaway! at The Character Therapist
Diverting Attention at Mystery Writing is Murder
Quirk Ten at Paperback Writer - Ten Things to Give Your Characters More Character
Writing Nowadays–Why the Pen Name? by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Professional Address at Gabrielle Edits - about your email address
Do some agents give up if a manuscript doesn't sell in the first round of submissions? at Ask a Literary Agent
Demystifying the Mystical Art of Negotiation at Authorial, agently and personal ramblings
Marketing 101: You and Your Marketing Manager at The Roving Editor
Coordinating a book blog tour: Dotting your Rs and Crossing your… Rs by Crystal Patriarche at Writer Unboxed
Working Social Media at BookEnds
Monday Guest Blogging Post by Regan Leigh at GotYA - Why Adult Women Connect with Young Adult Books
Among my people at Behler Blog - Have you ever noticed that people don’t understand your writerly life?
CONTESTS
Birthday Contest! at * Fiction Groupie * - win Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran or a 5 page critique
Trish Perry's The Perfect Blend Review and Giveaway! at The Character Therapist
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Current links for writers - September 26
Banned Books Week: “Put her in the fire!” by Sherwood Smith at Book View Cafe
HIGH CONCEPT BOOKS at Help! I Need a Publisher! - What is high-concept?
So your character's "insane" - what does that mean? at TalkToYoUniverse
#179-FTW at Query Shark - a query that works for agent Janet Reid
Ever wanna know… at Behler Blog - just because it's too cool.
Short video: Bach Duo dance on a giant keyboard.
HIGH CONCEPT BOOKS at Help! I Need a Publisher! - What is high-concept?
So your character's "insane" - what does that mean? at TalkToYoUniverse
#179-FTW at Query Shark - a query that works for agent Janet Reid
Ever wanna know… at Behler Blog - just because it's too cool.
Short video: Bach Duo dance on a giant keyboard.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Current links for writers - September 25
Pacing Dialogue and Action Scenes -- Your Story at Your Speed by Holly Lisle
One Big Reason Agents are Hard to Come By--Time at Mystery Writing is Murder
Literary agents open the door to self-published writers at The Book Deal
5 Things I Learned After Publication by Jenny Nelson at Writer Unboxed
One Big Reason Agents are Hard to Come By--Time at Mystery Writing is Murder
Literary agents open the door to self-published writers at The Book Deal
5 Things I Learned After Publication by Jenny Nelson at Writer Unboxed
Current links for writers - September 24
Specificity in Setting at Kidlit.com
DEVELOPING CHARACTERS at Seekerville
Find Your Plot Fridays: All That Glimmers Could Be Plot at The Other Side of the Story
Revisions, revisions – button your raincoat at Behler Blog
Readerhoods at Paperback Writer
DEVELOPING CHARACTERS at Seekerville
Find Your Plot Fridays: All That Glimmers Could Be Plot at The Other Side of the Story
Revisions, revisions – button your raincoat at Behler Blog
Readerhoods at Paperback Writer
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Current links for writers - September 23
250 Chances at The Other Side of the Story - the critical first page of your novel
Fixing Problems at Seekerville - Characterization and dialogue, and a writer's book contest
Cussing tips at The Blood-Red Pencil
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 2 by Jeannie Campbell at The Character Therapist - Conflicted grief and Chronic grief
5 Questions That Always Surprise Me When I Write a Book at Mystery Writing is Murder
In Defense of Dead/Absent Parents in Children's Literature by Nathan Bransford
I Did What?! at Book Dreaming - the importance of crit partners
Pitching part of a series at Getting Past the Gatekeeper - different advice than I usually read
Thrillers and Mysteries: Compelling and Enticing by Deren Hansen at The Laws of Making
When do you prefer to find out that a writer was formerly represented by another agent? at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Hostility, Mr. Konrath? I think not at Behler Blog
App Goes PBW at Paperback Writer - with a hilarious definition of "editor"
Fixing Problems at Seekerville - Characterization and dialogue, and a writer's book contest
Cussing tips at The Blood-Red Pencil
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 2 by Jeannie Campbell at The Character Therapist - Conflicted grief and Chronic grief
5 Questions That Always Surprise Me When I Write a Book at Mystery Writing is Murder
In Defense of Dead/Absent Parents in Children's Literature by Nathan Bransford
I Did What?! at Book Dreaming - the importance of crit partners
Pitching part of a series at Getting Past the Gatekeeper - different advice than I usually read
Thrillers and Mysteries: Compelling and Enticing by Deren Hansen at The Laws of Making
When do you prefer to find out that a writer was formerly represented by another agent? at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Hostility, Mr. Konrath? I think not at Behler Blog
App Goes PBW at Paperback Writer - with a hilarious definition of "editor"
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Current links for writers - September 22
It's About Time at edittorrent - more on prologues, and why they do or don't work
Favorites at Mystery Writing is Murder - another way to get to know your characters
Intimacy and Invasion at TalkToYoUniverse
Re-Write Wednesday: Oh, What Now? at The Other Side of the Story
Pointers from the Pros: Agent and Author Donald Maass on Great Fiction (Pt. II) at My Daytime Drama
Tools of the trade – MS Word at Behler Blog
Do Political Beliefs Impact Representation at BookEnds
Why, Oh Why, Did I Get Rejected? at Rants & Ramblings
Options! Options! Options! at Jennifer Represents... - the option clause in your contract
CONTESTS
Sixth ''Dear Lucky Agent'' Contest: Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy at Guide to Literary Agents
2K Giveaway! at Neverending Page Turner - two chances to win five books
Forecast: Early Frostfire at Paperback Writer - win an ARC of Lynn Viehl's next book
Favorites at Mystery Writing is Murder - another way to get to know your characters
Intimacy and Invasion at TalkToYoUniverse
Re-Write Wednesday: Oh, What Now? at The Other Side of the Story
Pointers from the Pros: Agent and Author Donald Maass on Great Fiction (Pt. II) at My Daytime Drama
Tools of the trade – MS Word at Behler Blog
Do Political Beliefs Impact Representation at BookEnds
Why, Oh Why, Did I Get Rejected? at Rants & Ramblings
Options! Options! Options! at Jennifer Represents... - the option clause in your contract
CONTESTS
Sixth ''Dear Lucky Agent'' Contest: Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy at Guide to Literary Agents
2K Giveaway! at Neverending Page Turner - two chances to win five books
Forecast: Early Frostfire at Paperback Writer - win an ARC of Lynn Viehl's next book
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Current links for writers - September 21
Making it realistic by Cheree Smith at Justified Lunacy
What. Would. My. Main. Character. Do. by Danielle Meyers at Revelations of a Smoothie Girl
Authentic Details Reflect Character's Inner Life & Change within the Story at Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers
Flirting Fails by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
New Beginnings by Arizela at The Write Life
Pacing Ourselves at Mystery Writing is Murder
Guest Blog Post: How Deliberate Practice Can Make You an Excellent Writer at Writer Beware® Blogs!
Things Writers Should Keep Track Of: Part 2 at Books & Such - After Publication: Promotion
The Tripod of Publishing: Establishing Priorities at Adventures in Agentland
To Multi-book, or Not to Multi-book at Jennifer Represents...
Secret Agent Message at edittorrent - what she'd rather not see
10 Ways to Annoy a Literary Agent at Rants & Ramblings
What. Would. My. Main. Character. Do. by Danielle Meyers at Revelations of a Smoothie Girl
Authentic Details Reflect Character's Inner Life & Change within the Story at Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers
Flirting Fails by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
New Beginnings by Arizela at The Write Life
Pacing Ourselves at Mystery Writing is Murder
Guest Blog Post: How Deliberate Practice Can Make You an Excellent Writer at Writer Beware® Blogs!
Things Writers Should Keep Track Of: Part 2 at Books & Such - After Publication: Promotion
The Tripod of Publishing: Establishing Priorities at Adventures in Agentland
To Multi-book, or Not to Multi-book at Jennifer Represents...
Secret Agent Message at edittorrent - what she'd rather not see
10 Ways to Annoy a Literary Agent at Rants & Ramblings
Monday, September 20, 2010
Current links for writers - September 20
CONFLICT – WHY SHOULD WE CARE? at Help! I Need a Publisher!
Mental Health Monday–Daydreaming is required for good brain functioning at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
Write What Your Don't Know at The Other Side of the Story
The quick and dirty guide to structure, or stories are made of threes by Charlene Teglia at GenReality
Writing and Revising in Layers at Mystery Writing is Murder
11 Questions for Crafting a Pitch at Rants & Ramblings
Waiting on an Agent's Reply by Jane Lebak at QueryTracker
Resubmitting a Revision at Kidlit.com
So...Snarky lost his temper this afternoon. - at Getting Past the Gatekeeper - how to send a Full
Things Writers Should Keep Track Of: Part 1 at Books & Such
Writing Nowadays–The Dreaded Reserve by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Sticking it to the Ban at Pimp My Novel
Giving a Literary Gift by Julia Buckley at POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS
Mental Health Monday–Daydreaming is required for good brain functioning at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
Write What Your Don't Know at The Other Side of the Story
The quick and dirty guide to structure, or stories are made of threes by Charlene Teglia at GenReality
Writing and Revising in Layers at Mystery Writing is Murder
11 Questions for Crafting a Pitch at Rants & Ramblings
Waiting on an Agent's Reply by Jane Lebak at QueryTracker
Resubmitting a Revision at Kidlit.com
So...Snarky lost his temper this afternoon. - at Getting Past the Gatekeeper - how to send a Full
Things Writers Should Keep Track Of: Part 1 at Books & Such
Writing Nowadays–The Dreaded Reserve by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Sticking it to the Ban at Pimp My Novel
Giving a Literary Gift by Julia Buckley at POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Current links for writers - September 19
Props in Fantasy at Chandara Writes
The Two Kinds Of Inspiration by Cassandra Brown at Writer Unboxed
What do Writers Owe Readers? by Sherwood Smith at Book View Cafe
Tapping Our Inner Dog by Steven Popkes at Book View Cafe - who domesticated who?
SPEAK Up. at Adventures in Writing - the shame of censorship
I believe this with all my heart by Janet Reid - also about Speak
The Two Kinds Of Inspiration by Cassandra Brown at Writer Unboxed
What do Writers Owe Readers? by Sherwood Smith at Book View Cafe
Tapping Our Inner Dog by Steven Popkes at Book View Cafe - who domesticated who?
SPEAK Up. at Adventures in Writing - the shame of censorship
I believe this with all my heart by Janet Reid - also about Speak
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Current links for writers - September 18
A Piggyback Post: When Should They Meet? at edittorrent - this advice applies to your inciting incident, too
A MAJOR FLAW IN TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING (FICTION) EFFECTIVELY LIES IN OUR TERMINOLOGY by Les Edgerton - What we say ain’t always what we mean…
Query Letters by Denise Little
letters from the query wars 9/17/2010 at Arcaedia - when your submission contained a mistake
offended by rank OBJECTIFICATION of writers at A Grammar - LOL
Comic: The Paperless Office by Debbie Ohi at Writer Unboxed
A MAJOR FLAW IN TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING (FICTION) EFFECTIVELY LIES IN OUR TERMINOLOGY by Les Edgerton - What we say ain’t always what we mean…
Query Letters by Denise Little
letters from the query wars 9/17/2010 at Arcaedia - when your submission contained a mistake
offended by rank OBJECTIFICATION of writers at A Grammar - LOL
Comic: The Paperless Office by Debbie Ohi at Writer Unboxed
Friday, September 17, 2010
Current links for writers - September 17
5 Motivations For Your Character to Cross the Road at Cassandra Jade in the Realm
Creating Compelling Characters at The Blood-Red Pencil
Find Your Plot Friday: Tying Up Loose Ends at The Other Side of the Story
All About Execution at Kidlit.com
Don't Be Stupid, Pilgrim at Seekerville
When Persistence Becomes a Vice at Writer Beware® Blogs!
Looking for an Agent—Thoughts and Resources at Mystery Writing is Murder
Publishing Pulse 9/17/10 at QueryTracker
Timing, baby… at Behler Blog - when talking about your book
CONTESTS
Ask An Editor: “The Meet” between Your Hero and Heroine at Romance University
1000 Followers Contest & Mentorship Opportunity! at The Bookshelf Muse - great prizes!
Winning Friday: First Chapter Story Consultation at WordPlay
Creating Compelling Characters at The Blood-Red Pencil
Find Your Plot Friday: Tying Up Loose Ends at The Other Side of the Story
All About Execution at Kidlit.com
Don't Be Stupid, Pilgrim at Seekerville
When Persistence Becomes a Vice at Writer Beware® Blogs!
Looking for an Agent—Thoughts and Resources at Mystery Writing is Murder
Publishing Pulse 9/17/10 at QueryTracker
Timing, baby… at Behler Blog - when talking about your book
CONTESTS
Ask An Editor: “The Meet” between Your Hero and Heroine at Romance University
1000 Followers Contest & Mentorship Opportunity! at The Bookshelf Muse - great prizes!
Winning Friday: First Chapter Story Consultation at WordPlay
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Current links for writers - September 16
Inciting Incidents at Mystery Writing is Murder
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 1 at Character Therapist
Characters: Flawed = Strong, Stupid = Weak at The Laws of Making
In the Company of (Best) Friends at The Sharp Angle - sidekicks and conflicts
Grammar and You at The Other Side of the Story
When Dreams Become Expectations by Nathan Bransford
Before You Write a Single Word: Develop a Reader Profile at There Are No Rules
Workarounds–Up Close and Personal at Books & Such - writer's conferences
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 1 at Character Therapist
Characters: Flawed = Strong, Stupid = Weak at The Laws of Making
In the Company of (Best) Friends at The Sharp Angle - sidekicks and conflicts
Grammar and You at The Other Side of the Story
When Dreams Become Expectations by Nathan Bransford
Before You Write a Single Word: Develop a Reader Profile at There Are No Rules
Workarounds–Up Close and Personal at Books & Such - writer's conferences
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Current links for writers - September 15
Plotting from Character at edittorrent
Why Hypocrites Make Excellent Bad Guys at WordPlay
Manuscript Problems—Which to Jump on Right Away at Mystery Writing is Murder
Re-Write Wednesday: So Where Were We Again? at The Other Side of the Story
Does Your Day Job Matter? at Kidlit.com
Glass Houses, Elephants, and the Internet by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
And this begat success at Behler Blog - another reason to do book signings
How-To Book Review: Make A Scene at All I'm Saying...
CONTESTS
The 2011 Scotsman Calendar is here (giveaway!) at Scotland for the Senses
More WriteOnCon wonderful-ness! Leave a comment on each post to enter.
ARC and Pre-Order of Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
Pre-Order of Hourglass by Myra McEntire
Pre-Order of Mercy Lily by Lisa Albert
Pre-Order of OyMG! by Amy Fellner Dominy
Query Critique by Author Shawn Goodman
Signed ARC of Possession by Elana Johnson + Query Critiques
Signed ARC of The Liar Society by Lisa and Laura Roecker
Signed ARC of The Revenant by Sonia Gensler
Signed Copy of Broken Wings by Helen Landalf
Signed Copy of RIVAL by Sara Bennett Wealer + Critique
Signed Copy of The Eternal Kiss from Author Robin Bridges
Signed Copy of The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander
Signed Copy of Vanished by Sheela Chari
Why Hypocrites Make Excellent Bad Guys at WordPlay
Manuscript Problems—Which to Jump on Right Away at Mystery Writing is Murder
Re-Write Wednesday: So Where Were We Again? at The Other Side of the Story
Does Your Day Job Matter? at Kidlit.com
Glass Houses, Elephants, and the Internet by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
And this begat success at Behler Blog - another reason to do book signings
How-To Book Review: Make A Scene at All I'm Saying...
CONTESTS
The 2011 Scotsman Calendar is here (giveaway!) at Scotland for the Senses
More WriteOnCon wonderful-ness! Leave a comment on each post to enter.
ARC and Pre-Order of Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
Pre-Order of Hourglass by Myra McEntire
Pre-Order of Mercy Lily by Lisa Albert
Pre-Order of OyMG! by Amy Fellner Dominy
Query Critique by Author Shawn Goodman
Signed ARC of Possession by Elana Johnson + Query Critiques
Signed ARC of The Liar Society by Lisa and Laura Roecker
Signed ARC of The Revenant by Sonia Gensler
Signed Copy of Broken Wings by Helen Landalf
Signed Copy of RIVAL by Sara Bennett Wealer + Critique
Signed Copy of The Eternal Kiss from Author Robin Bridges
Signed Copy of The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander
Signed Copy of Vanished by Sheela Chari
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Current links for writers - September 14
Example of reader-character separation at edittorrent
Through My Eyes. Or Your Eyes. Or Somebody's Eyes. at The Other Side of the Story - about POV
Gender, Sex, Identity and A Bunch of Other Fascinating Issues by Deborah J. Ross at Book View Cafe
Treatment Tuesday - Postpartum Psychosis at The Character Therapist
Sweating Through Writer's Block at No Letters On My Keyboard
Deal Breakers: Do You Know What Yours Are? at * Fiction Groupie *
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Thomas W. Young at Guide to Literary Agents
The Promotional Quantity at Pimp My Novel
CONGRATULATIONS!
David Bridger's The Weaverfields Heir is sold!
CONTESTS
Today's Agent Pitch Contest! at Market My Words -Win a 1st chapter/query critique from agent Sarah LaPolla
Please welcome The Grammar Queen at Seekerville - Win a copy of Grammatically Correct
So Many Giveaways! at Literary Rambles - Win an ARC of EXTRAORDINARY by Nancy Werlin or a hardcover of WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON by John Green and David Levithan.
Via Elana Johnson - Win LOSING FAITH by Denise Jaden and BREAK by Hannah Moskowitz.
By Jennifer Jackson at Arcaedia - Win a copy of Antiphon by Ken Scholes
At Confessions From Suite 500 - Win a copy of Lisa Desrochers' debut novel Personal Demons
WriteOnCon is have a flurry of contests! Leave a comment on each of the giveaways you wish to enter.
ARC of CHARLIE JOE JACKSON’S GUIDE TO NOT READING by Tom Greenwald
Between Shades of Gray ARC (by Ruta Sepetys) + Swag!!
Critique by author Caroline Starr Rose
Critique by author Tessa Gratton
Critiques, Books, Preorders, Oh My! (from Kendare Blake)
Critiques + Bad Taste in Boys (by Carrie Harris) Swag!
Pre-Order of WARPED by Maurissa Guibord + Unicorn Charm!!
Query + First Chapter Critique from Author Dawn Metcalf
Signed ARC of Across the Universe by Beth Revis
Signed Books from Author Randy Russell
Signed Copy of Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers
Pre-Order of Memento Nora by Angie Smibert
Through My Eyes. Or Your Eyes. Or Somebody's Eyes. at The Other Side of the Story - about POV
Gender, Sex, Identity and A Bunch of Other Fascinating Issues by Deborah J. Ross at Book View Cafe
Treatment Tuesday - Postpartum Psychosis at The Character Therapist
Sweating Through Writer's Block at No Letters On My Keyboard
Deal Breakers: Do You Know What Yours Are? at * Fiction Groupie *
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Thomas W. Young at Guide to Literary Agents
The Promotional Quantity at Pimp My Novel
CONGRATULATIONS!
David Bridger's The Weaverfields Heir is sold!
CONTESTS
Today's Agent Pitch Contest! at Market My Words -Win a 1st chapter/query critique from agent Sarah LaPolla
Please welcome The Grammar Queen at Seekerville - Win a copy of Grammatically Correct
So Many Giveaways! at Literary Rambles - Win an ARC of EXTRAORDINARY by Nancy Werlin or a hardcover of WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON by John Green and David Levithan.
Via Elana Johnson - Win LOSING FAITH by Denise Jaden and BREAK by Hannah Moskowitz.
By Jennifer Jackson at Arcaedia - Win a copy of Antiphon by Ken Scholes
At Confessions From Suite 500 - Win a copy of Lisa Desrochers' debut novel Personal Demons
WriteOnCon is have a flurry of contests! Leave a comment on each of the giveaways you wish to enter.
ARC of CHARLIE JOE JACKSON’S GUIDE TO NOT READING by Tom Greenwald
Between Shades of Gray ARC (by Ruta Sepetys) + Swag!!
Critique by author Caroline Starr Rose
Critique by author Tessa Gratton
Critiques, Books, Preorders, Oh My! (from Kendare Blake)
Critiques + Bad Taste in Boys (by Carrie Harris) Swag!
Pre-Order of WARPED by Maurissa Guibord + Unicorn Charm!!
Query + First Chapter Critique from Author Dawn Metcalf
Signed ARC of Across the Universe by Beth Revis
Signed Books from Author Randy Russell
Signed Copy of Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers
Pre-Order of Memento Nora by Angie Smibert
Monday, September 13, 2010
Current links for writers - September 13
5 Ways to Make Your Novel Unforgettable at A. Victoria Mixon
Rule Breaker at AuthorCulture
The First Page at The Blood-Red Pencil
The Character and the Reader-- expanding the response at edittorrent
Mental Health Monday–Multiple Personalities at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
How to be a User: The 48 Laws of Power at The Laws of Making - tips for creating an evil overlord.
Writing Nowadays–What Writing Pays by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Succeeding as a Writer: Confidence and Determination by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
In Search of Specific Information at Rants & Ramblings - why an agent can't give it to you
Guest Post: “Be Gentle… It’s My First Time” by Philippa Ballantine at Gabrielle Edits - What to Expect From Your First Professional Edit
An Epic Announcement of Epic Epicness at WriteOnCon
CONTESTS
Agent Pitch Contest - Sarah LaPolla (Curtis Brown LTD) at Market My Words
An Awesome Thanks: 100 Followers Contest!! at Operation Awesome
Rule Breaker at AuthorCulture
The First Page at The Blood-Red Pencil
The Character and the Reader-- expanding the response at edittorrent
Mental Health Monday–Multiple Personalities at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
How to be a User: The 48 Laws of Power at The Laws of Making - tips for creating an evil overlord.
Writing Nowadays–What Writing Pays by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
Succeeding as a Writer: Confidence and Determination by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
In Search of Specific Information at Rants & Ramblings - why an agent can't give it to you
Guest Post: “Be Gentle… It’s My First Time” by Philippa Ballantine at Gabrielle Edits - What to Expect From Your First Professional Edit
An Epic Announcement of Epic Epicness at WriteOnCon
CONTESTS
Agent Pitch Contest - Sarah LaPolla (Curtis Brown LTD) at Market My Words
An Awesome Thanks: 100 Followers Contest!! at Operation Awesome
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Current links for writers - September 12
Females in Fantasy–Guest Post by Cassandra Jade!! at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
Agent advice + FtQ chapter on inciting incident at Flogging the Quill
Word Counts for Children's Books at Literary Rambles
Research: When in Doubt, Make It Up at WordPlay
Working with an Out-of-House Publicist by Sarah Pekkanen at Writer Unboxed
Frontlist, Backlist, Midlist at Jennifer Represents...
The many rewards of a hike in Dollar Glen at Scotland for the Senses - pure inspiration
Agent advice + FtQ chapter on inciting incident at Flogging the Quill
Word Counts for Children's Books at Literary Rambles
Research: When in Doubt, Make It Up at WordPlay
Working with an Out-of-House Publicist by Sarah Pekkanen at Writer Unboxed
Frontlist, Backlist, Midlist at Jennifer Represents...
The many rewards of a hike in Dollar Glen at Scotland for the Senses - pure inspiration
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Current links for writers - September 11
The Role of Gossip or Spreading Tales at Mystery Writing is Murder
Pet Peeves at The Blood-Red Pencil
Flake-out Friday–Tension makes all the difference… at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone - LOL
9/11
I will never forget at Behler Blog - This clip always moves me.
What we mean when we say we will never forget at Janet Reid's
Pet Peeves at The Blood-Red Pencil
Flake-out Friday–Tension makes all the difference… at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone - LOL
9/11
I will never forget at Behler Blog - This clip always moves me.
What we mean when we say we will never forget at Janet Reid's
Friday, September 10, 2010
Current links for writers - September 10
Creating an Authentic Teen Guy's Voice by Julie Cross at * Fiction Groupie *
A Living, Breathing Main Character ~ Stephanie Morrill at Novel Journey
Killer Openings at Pub Rants
Cheerios and Space - and Language and Culture? at TalkToYoUniverse - especially useful for SF and Fantasy writers
When Author Intrusion Rears Its Ugly Head at The Sharp Angle
"The The Impotence of Proofreading," by TAYLOR MALI at Rants & Ramblings - I didn't watch the video; for me, this title says it all
Apply Triage Techniques to Your Manuscript at The Roving Editor
Tips for Fiction Series at Fiction Workbench
Getting Published is Not a Crap Shoot at Writer Beware® Blogs!
Talking to Agents at Conferences at kt literary
Interview with Literary Agent Elisabeth Weed, Part 2 by Therese Walsh at Writer Unboxed - thoughts on queries
Blogging Tips by Elana Johnson
Reading for Writers: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS at Kidlit.com
CONTEST
Winning Friday: CD at WordPlay
A Living, Breathing Main Character ~ Stephanie Morrill at Novel Journey
Killer Openings at Pub Rants
Cheerios and Space - and Language and Culture? at TalkToYoUniverse - especially useful for SF and Fantasy writers
When Author Intrusion Rears Its Ugly Head at The Sharp Angle
"The The Impotence of Proofreading," by TAYLOR MALI at Rants & Ramblings - I didn't watch the video; for me, this title says it all
Apply Triage Techniques to Your Manuscript at The Roving Editor
Tips for Fiction Series at Fiction Workbench
Getting Published is Not a Crap Shoot at Writer Beware® Blogs!
Talking to Agents at Conferences at kt literary
Interview with Literary Agent Elisabeth Weed, Part 2 by Therese Walsh at Writer Unboxed - thoughts on queries
Blogging Tips by Elana Johnson
Reading for Writers: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS at Kidlit.com
CONTEST
Winning Friday: CD at WordPlay
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Current links for writers - September 9
Character Motivation at Gabrielle Edits
Finding the Funny in Your Writing by Margeanne Mitchell at * Fiction Groupie *
Increasing Conflict In Fiction at Fiction Workbench
What ''Show, Don't Tell'' Really Means, by Agent Mary Kole at Guide to Literary Agents
Seven Keys to Writing Good Dialogue by Nathan Bransford
Getting Violently Epic at The Other Side of the Story
Are You Connected? at The Blood-Red Pencil - Sometimes you can’t do the actual research yourself.
On Breaking the Rules at Pimp My Novel
Behind the Scenes at a Pub Committee Meeting - at Rants & Ramblings
Fish or Cut Bait by Allison Winn Scotch at Writer Unboxed - about that second novel
An Opportunity to Read for Weronika Janczuk
CONGRATS!
I Haven't Snogged on Myself in a While - Stephen Parrish and The Tavernier Stones
Finding the Funny in Your Writing by Margeanne Mitchell at * Fiction Groupie *
Increasing Conflict In Fiction at Fiction Workbench
What ''Show, Don't Tell'' Really Means, by Agent Mary Kole at Guide to Literary Agents
Seven Keys to Writing Good Dialogue by Nathan Bransford
Getting Violently Epic at The Other Side of the Story
Are You Connected? at The Blood-Red Pencil - Sometimes you can’t do the actual research yourself.
On Breaking the Rules at Pimp My Novel
Behind the Scenes at a Pub Committee Meeting - at Rants & Ramblings
Fish or Cut Bait by Allison Winn Scotch at Writer Unboxed - about that second novel
An Opportunity to Read for Weronika Janczuk
CONGRATS!
I Haven't Snogged on Myself in a While - Stephen Parrish and The Tavernier Stones
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Current links for writers - September 8
Common Manuscript Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them at Adventures in Agentland
Post: Structuralism by Chaz Brenchley at Book View Cafe
Making Sense of Story Structure at Advanced Fiction Writing
Creating Your Main Character by Carolyn Kaufman at Query Tracker
Re-Write Wednesday Golden Oldie: In the Flesh at The Other Side of the Story
That Sneaky Backstory at * Fiction Groupie *
World vs. creatures; contemporary vs. paranormal at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
How I Evaluate Full Manuscripts at Kidlit.com
More on Revision Letters at Rants & Ramblings
Who Do You Love? Or, Reader Obligation. at GotYA - on revision requests
Timing is Everything at Pimp My Novel - after the sale
The Self-Publishing Conundrum by Lynnette Bonner at AuthorCulture
Exploring: New Books for Writers at The Blood-Red Pencil
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Writers at Upstart Crow
The Fabulous Mary Kole is Teaching a Webinar by Jamie Harrington at WriteOnCon
CONTEST
PERSONAL DEMONS Prize Package! by Elana Johnson
Post: Structuralism by Chaz Brenchley at Book View Cafe
Making Sense of Story Structure at Advanced Fiction Writing
Creating Your Main Character by Carolyn Kaufman at Query Tracker
Re-Write Wednesday Golden Oldie: In the Flesh at The Other Side of the Story
That Sneaky Backstory at * Fiction Groupie *
World vs. creatures; contemporary vs. paranormal at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
How I Evaluate Full Manuscripts at Kidlit.com
More on Revision Letters at Rants & Ramblings
Who Do You Love? Or, Reader Obligation. at GotYA - on revision requests
Timing is Everything at Pimp My Novel - after the sale
The Self-Publishing Conundrum by Lynnette Bonner at AuthorCulture
Exploring: New Books for Writers at The Blood-Red Pencil
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Writers at Upstart Crow
The Fabulous Mary Kole is Teaching a Webinar by Jamie Harrington at WriteOnCon
CONTEST
PERSONAL DEMONS Prize Package! by Elana Johnson
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Current links for writers - September 7
Not at This Address by Shannon O'Donnell at Book Dreaming
I Wish by Madeleine E. Robins at Book View Cafe - characterization wish fulfillment
Flirting 101: Bust a Move by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
Heroic Traits and Scene Development at edittorrent
Capitalizing on the Strengths in Your Manuscript at Mystery Writing is Murder
Tip Tuesday #53 at Literary Rambles
How to Deal With Contradictory Query Advice by Nathan Bransford
DC4W: Be Friendly, Let Them Talk, and Give Them a Chance to Say, "Yes" by Deren Hansen - includes tips on queries
Earning Money By Writing Fiction? Part 1 at Fiction Workbench
Either ... Or at Joyously Prolific - how the world of publishing is changing
Leaving Your Mark Behind while blogging - by Elana Johnson
CONTEST
Plum Blossoms Everywhere at Stephen Parrish
CONGRATULATIONS!
''How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack'' Comes Out Today!!! by Chuck Sambuchino
I Wish by Madeleine E. Robins at Book View Cafe - characterization wish fulfillment
Flirting 101: Bust a Move by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
Heroic Traits and Scene Development at edittorrent
Capitalizing on the Strengths in Your Manuscript at Mystery Writing is Murder
Tip Tuesday #53 at Literary Rambles
How to Deal With Contradictory Query Advice by Nathan Bransford
DC4W: Be Friendly, Let Them Talk, and Give Them a Chance to Say, "Yes" by Deren Hansen - includes tips on queries
Earning Money By Writing Fiction? Part 1 at Fiction Workbench
Either ... Or at Joyously Prolific - how the world of publishing is changing
Leaving Your Mark Behind while blogging - by Elana Johnson
CONTEST
Plum Blossoms Everywhere at Stephen Parrish
CONGRATULATIONS!
''How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack'' Comes Out Today!!! by Chuck Sambuchino
Monday, September 6, 2010
Current links for writers - September 6
Five Ways to Discover Your Unique Voice at The Roving Editor
Medical Mondays: Ondine's Curse at The Word is My Oyster
Close Calls: Abductions That Failed by Julia Buckley at POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS
Emotional Investment in Our Story—When to Have it, When to Lose it at Mystery Writing is Murder
Reading Out Loud: An Effective Editorial Tool by Mary Lindsey at QueryTracker
Tricks of the Trade: Self-Editing Checklist at The Blood-Red Pencil
Writing Nowadays–The Cost of Writing by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
The Professional Online Presence by Sierra Godfrey at * Fiction Groupie *
Blogging Trifecta Explosion! by Elana Johnson - how to cultivate blog followers
CONTEST
The Final Blue Fire ARC Contest at The Other Side of the Story
Medical Mondays: Ondine's Curse at The Word is My Oyster
Close Calls: Abductions That Failed by Julia Buckley at POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS
Emotional Investment in Our Story—When to Have it, When to Lose it at Mystery Writing is Murder
Reading Out Loud: An Effective Editorial Tool by Mary Lindsey at QueryTracker
Tricks of the Trade: Self-Editing Checklist at The Blood-Red Pencil
Writing Nowadays–The Cost of Writing by Steven Harper Piziks at Book View Cafe
The Professional Online Presence by Sierra Godfrey at * Fiction Groupie *
Blogging Trifecta Explosion! by Elana Johnson - how to cultivate blog followers
CONTEST
The Final Blue Fire ARC Contest at The Other Side of the Story
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Current links for writers - September 5
Dragging out ending at edittorrent
Is Your Story Mysterious Enough? at Wordplay
Comic: Not An Old Wives’ Tale After All by Debbie Ohi at Writer Unboxed
Writer crash test by Holly Lisle - problems in novels & their fixes -- Holly is a great teacher
Is Your Story Mysterious Enough? at Wordplay
Comic: Not An Old Wives’ Tale After All by Debbie Ohi at Writer Unboxed
Writer crash test by Holly Lisle - problems in novels & their fixes -- Holly is a great teacher
Current links for writers - September 4
Young Characters Are People Too at edittorrent
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Herbalist Shop (Fantasy) by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
Reviews – How should an author react? by Chris Dolley at Book View Cafe - about reviews
MONEY MATTERS FOR AUTHORS at Help! I Need a Publisher!
Reader Requests at The Blood-Red Pencil - "I recently asked readers in a Kindle forum what they would like to see more of in novels. Here are their answers, verbatim."
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Herbalist Shop (Fantasy) by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
Reviews – How should an author react? by Chris Dolley at Book View Cafe - about reviews
MONEY MATTERS FOR AUTHORS at Help! I Need a Publisher!
Reader Requests at The Blood-Red Pencil - "I recently asked readers in a Kindle forum what they would like to see more of in novels. Here are their answers, verbatim."
Friday, September 3, 2010
Current links for writers - September 3
Parallelism ... not as hard as parallel parking at Brenda Drake Writes
How to Know When It Works at Kitlit.com
Looks and Personality at Mystery Writing is Murder
Busted! Mark L. Danielewski caught building on cliché at The Blood-Red Pencil
Find Your Plot Fridays: Come On, What's the Worst That Can Happen? at The Other Side of the Story
Birth Complications – Shoulder Dystocia at Muse Medicine
Author Websites for the "Pre-Published" at * Fiction Groupie * - a good reason to create one
CONTESTS
Humdinger Contest via Book Dreaming - lots of contests
September Seekerville Contest Update at Seekerville
Announcing New CD and Winning Fridays at Wordplay
How to Know When It Works at Kitlit.com
Looks and Personality at Mystery Writing is Murder
Busted! Mark L. Danielewski caught building on cliché at The Blood-Red Pencil
Find Your Plot Fridays: Come On, What's the Worst That Can Happen? at The Other Side of the Story
Birth Complications – Shoulder Dystocia at Muse Medicine
Author Websites for the "Pre-Published" at * Fiction Groupie * - a good reason to create one
CONTESTS
Humdinger Contest via Book Dreaming - lots of contests
September Seekerville Contest Update at Seekerville
Announcing New CD and Winning Fridays at Wordplay
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Current links for writers - September 2
Lullaby Language: Putting Your Readers to Sleep by Gerald M. Weinberg at Book View Cafe - great tips to use these words to create the effect you want
What's in a name? at edittorrent - the comments are interesting, too.
Writing About People We Know at Mystery Writing is Murder
Washing Clothes across cultures at TalkToYoUniverse - details to consider in your fiction
The Pernicious Momentum of First Ideas by Nathan Bransford
This is Why You Always Meet Your Deadlines at Pimp My Novel
Fiction Book Proposal Questions at Fiction Workbench
Be Confident: Let your writing do the talking for your query - by Janet Reid
What Drives an Agent Crazy? Part 4 at Books & Such - when a client leaves an agent badly
Author Headshots at Rants & Ramblings - tips for the (dreaded) photo
What's in a name? at edittorrent - the comments are interesting, too.
Writing About People We Know at Mystery Writing is Murder
Washing Clothes across cultures at TalkToYoUniverse - details to consider in your fiction
The Pernicious Momentum of First Ideas by Nathan Bransford
This is Why You Always Meet Your Deadlines at Pimp My Novel
Fiction Book Proposal Questions at Fiction Workbench
Be Confident: Let your writing do the talking for your query - by Janet Reid
What Drives an Agent Crazy? Part 4 at Books & Such - when a client leaves an agent badly
Author Headshots at Rants & Ramblings - tips for the (dreaded) photo
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Current links for writers - September 1
Keep Unfolding by Shannon O'Donnell at Book Dreaming
Of Disasters and Scenes at Fiction Workbench
The Inner Journey by Donald Maass at Writer Unboxed
Re-Write Wednesday Golden Oldie: Get Over Overstating at The Other Side of the Story
The art of paragraphing by Jordan McCollum
Resources for Bloggers at Mystery Writing is Murder
How I Found My Agent by Sarah Page at Literary Rambles
Your Questions, My Answers at Rants & Ramblings - including query tips
Agent Barbara Poelle On: 6 Things Writers Can Do To Make Their September Rock at Guide to Literary Agents
From the Vault: Don't quit! at Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
After the Book Deal at Black Gate
Follow-Up on Writers Earning Money at The Rejecter
Promotion is like Costco at Behler Blog - great tips!
Secrets to Author Promotion by Danyelle Leafty at QueryTracker - more helpful tips
Self-Publishing Realities by Bob Mayer at GenReality
CONTEST
Happy September! at KT Literary - win a galley of Small Persons With Wings
Of Disasters and Scenes at Fiction Workbench
The Inner Journey by Donald Maass at Writer Unboxed
Re-Write Wednesday Golden Oldie: Get Over Overstating at The Other Side of the Story
The art of paragraphing by Jordan McCollum
Resources for Bloggers at Mystery Writing is Murder
How I Found My Agent by Sarah Page at Literary Rambles
Your Questions, My Answers at Rants & Ramblings - including query tips
Agent Barbara Poelle On: 6 Things Writers Can Do To Make Their September Rock at Guide to Literary Agents
From the Vault: Don't quit! at Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
After the Book Deal at Black Gate
Follow-Up on Writers Earning Money at The Rejecter
Promotion is like Costco at Behler Blog - great tips!
Secrets to Author Promotion by Danyelle Leafty at QueryTracker - more helpful tips
Self-Publishing Realities by Bob Mayer at GenReality
CONTEST
Happy September! at KT Literary - win a galley of Small Persons With Wings
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Current links for writers - August 31
Step Off the Gas at The Blood-Red Pencil
EDITING FOR TOUGHIES at Help! I Need a Publisher! - The difference between a first draft and the final draft should be vast.
5 Ways to Maximize Your Time with an Editor or Agent at The Roving Editor
Talking to Book Clubs at Mystery Writing is Murder
To Endorse or Not to Endorse at Rants & Ramblings
Happy Release Day for The Paperback Shifter by Janice Hardy at The Other Side of the Story
CONTEST
Bio Time at Shooting Stars
EDITING FOR TOUGHIES at Help! I Need a Publisher! - The difference between a first draft and the final draft should be vast.
5 Ways to Maximize Your Time with an Editor or Agent at The Roving Editor
Talking to Book Clubs at Mystery Writing is Murder
To Endorse or Not to Endorse at Rants & Ramblings
Happy Release Day for The Paperback Shifter by Janice Hardy at The Other Side of the Story
CONTEST
Bio Time at Shooting Stars
Monday, August 30, 2010
Current links for writers - August 30
Tension in your first sentence at Flogging the Quill
Chapters and Scenes at Kidlit.com
What High Concept Means by Nathan Bransford - think "Snakes on a Plane"
Learning From the Masters by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
Whom is the Person Which I Know? at The Blood-Red Pencil - quick tips to remember the rules
The science of paragraphing by Jordan McCollum
How to Write a Proposal That an Editor Will Love: Part 2 at The Roving Editor
From the Vault: What we do at Dystel & Goderich Literary Management - more things an agent does
Exclusives seem, to GK, nearly exclusively unwise. at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Ignorant is as ignorant does at Behler Blog
Writing Online Book Reviews at Rants & Ramblings - tips for writers
Story Structure--Demystified, by Larry Brooks at AuthorCulture - a new writing book on my "I want it!" list
CONTESTS
"The Familiars" - Arc giveaway and Guest Post by Andrew Jacobson at Market My Words - plus a post on log lines.
A New Contest: win a query or one-page critique from Snarky! at Getting Past the Gatekeeper - write a rejection letter for Snarky
Chapters and Scenes at Kidlit.com
What High Concept Means by Nathan Bransford - think "Snakes on a Plane"
Learning From the Masters by Carolyn Kaufman at QueryTracker
Whom is the Person Which I Know? at The Blood-Red Pencil - quick tips to remember the rules
The science of paragraphing by Jordan McCollum
How to Write a Proposal That an Editor Will Love: Part 2 at The Roving Editor
From the Vault: What we do at Dystel & Goderich Literary Management - more things an agent does
Exclusives seem, to GK, nearly exclusively unwise. at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Ignorant is as ignorant does at Behler Blog
Writing Online Book Reviews at Rants & Ramblings - tips for writers
Story Structure--Demystified, by Larry Brooks at AuthorCulture - a new writing book on my "I want it!" list
CONTESTS
"The Familiars" - Arc giveaway and Guest Post by Andrew Jacobson at Market My Words - plus a post on log lines.
A New Contest: win a query or one-page critique from Snarky! at Getting Past the Gatekeeper - write a rejection letter for Snarky
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Current links for writers - August 29
Building materials at TalkToYoUniverse
What’s Your Specialty? at Mystery Writing is Murder
Should You Edit As You Go? at Wordplay
Reading your competition at Behler Blog
To Have or Have Not a Facebook Page by Meryl Evans at Writer Unboxed
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Bookstore by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse - just because I love bookstores. :-)
What’s Your Specialty? at Mystery Writing is Murder
Should You Edit As You Go? at Wordplay
Reading your competition at Behler Blog
To Have or Have Not a Facebook Page by Meryl Evans at Writer Unboxed
Setting Thesaurus Entry: Bookstore by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse - just because I love bookstores. :-)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Current links for writers - August 28 - News!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Current links for writers - August 27
Climbing Aboard the Dragon: Maps and the Fantasy Writer by Michael Jasper at Black Gate
Mature Voice for the YA Market at Kitlit.com
The Plot That Swam Away at The Blood-Red Pencil
Find Your Plot Fridays: Parts is Parts at The Other Side of the Story
The Power Of Story—In Any Medium at Pub Rants
On Queries, Part 2 at The Sharp Angle
Social Media Networking has taken all the fun out of my Internet social life. at GenReality
Using Facebook to Amplify Your Reach (and Not Annoy People) by Jane Friedman at Writer Unboxed
Our Name is Awesome....Operation Awesome. at Adventures In Writing
CONTESTS
The TiT's Writing Contest! at Janet Reid, Literary Agent
Win a Free Copy of C.F. Bentley’s ENIGMA via Book View Cafe
Mature Voice for the YA Market at Kitlit.com
The Plot That Swam Away at The Blood-Red Pencil
Find Your Plot Fridays: Parts is Parts at The Other Side of the Story
The Power Of Story—In Any Medium at Pub Rants
On Queries, Part 2 at The Sharp Angle
Social Media Networking has taken all the fun out of my Internet social life. at GenReality
Using Facebook to Amplify Your Reach (and Not Annoy People) by Jane Friedman at Writer Unboxed
Our Name is Awesome....Operation Awesome. at Adventures In Writing
CONTESTS
The TiT's Writing Contest! at Janet Reid, Literary Agent
Win a Free Copy of C.F. Bentley’s ENIGMA via Book View Cafe
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Current links for writers - August 26
Understanding Showing and Telling at Advanced Fiction Writing
Show and Tell by Candace Havens at GenReality
Building Character: Know More Than Your Reader by JC Hutchins at Writer Unboxed
ON WRITING FANTASY: Setting & the Five Senses by John R. Fultz at Black Gate
The Nose Knows at The Blood-Red Pencil
Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Doomsday by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
Writing While Traveling at Mystery Writing is Murder
How can agents help – and make us lurve them even more at Behler Blog
Brainstorming with your agent - at BookEnds
How Many is Too Many? at Jennifer Represents...
When You Need a Mentor at Rants & Ramblings - Guest blogger: Mary DeMuth
Contemporary vs. Paranormal YA, trends, mojitos, and surfing at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Why This is a Returnable Business at Pimp My Novel
CONTESTS
PARANORMALCY Giveaway by Elana Johnson
Are You DUFF Enough? (Contest Numero Uno!) at Kody's Blog
Show and Tell by Candace Havens at GenReality
Building Character: Know More Than Your Reader by JC Hutchins at Writer Unboxed
ON WRITING FANTASY: Setting & the Five Senses by John R. Fultz at Black Gate
The Nose Knows at The Blood-Red Pencil
Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Doomsday by Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse
Writing While Traveling at Mystery Writing is Murder
How can agents help – and make us lurve them even more at Behler Blog
Brainstorming with your agent - at BookEnds
How Many is Too Many? at Jennifer Represents...
When You Need a Mentor at Rants & Ramblings - Guest blogger: Mary DeMuth
Contemporary vs. Paranormal YA, trends, mojitos, and surfing at Getting Past the Gatekeeper
Why This is a Returnable Business at Pimp My Novel
CONTESTS
PARANORMALCY Giveaway by Elana Johnson
Are You DUFF Enough? (Contest Numero Uno!) at Kody's Blog
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Current links for writers - August 25
Coherence in backstory at edittorrent - The purpose of backstory is to show how the past affects this character in the present.
Controlling The Weather in Your Manuscript at QueryTracker
Unputdownability at Who Ate My Brain? - every book needs this!
Release Your Peeves at The Blood-Red Pencil - writing "rules" that aren't right, from a copy editor
On Queries, Part 1 at The Sharp Angle
Pulling the Trigger: Electronic Self-Publishing at AuthorCulture - things you need to do for success
A Target on Your Back at Rants & Ramblings
Q&A: My Thoughts on Book Publishing Today at There Are No Rules - Jane’s Simple Rules for Forum Participation
Controlling The Weather in Your Manuscript at QueryTracker
Unputdownability at Who Ate My Brain? - every book needs this!
Release Your Peeves at The Blood-Red Pencil - writing "rules" that aren't right, from a copy editor
On Queries, Part 1 at The Sharp Angle
Pulling the Trigger: Electronic Self-Publishing at AuthorCulture - things you need to do for success
A Target on Your Back at Rants & Ramblings
Q&A: My Thoughts on Book Publishing Today at There Are No Rules - Jane’s Simple Rules for Forum Participation
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Current links for writers - August 24
Telegraphing (and other pace killers) by Therese Walsh at Writer Unboxed
Tip Tuesday #51 at Literary Rambles - Informing Your Manuscript, or, How to Use Your Friends and Strangers
What I've Learned From Critique Groups by Nancy Fulda
Writer’s responsibility at Behler Blog
Words to Think About From A to V at The Blood-Red Pencil - terms writers should know
Picking an Agent at Story Sensei
The What Ifs in queries - at Elaine English Literary
THE FANTASY AUTHOR’S HANDBOOK INTERVIEWS VIII: ETHAN ELLENBERG at Fantasy Author's Handbook
The Package of Services Publishers Provide Authors and How This Is Changing by Nathan Bransford
Are You a Do-It-Yourself Type? at Rants & Ramblings - about self-publishing
CONTESTS
In Bad Taste: Horrendously Hilarious Query Contest at Adventures in Agentland
Your Monday Giveaway. On a Tuesday. at Coffey. Tea. And Literary.
MOCKINGJAY Day Give-Away!!!! at GotYA
Mockingjay Giveaway! at Market My Words
What I learned while on Retreat by Sasha White at GenReality
Tip Tuesday #51 at Literary Rambles - Informing Your Manuscript, or, How to Use Your Friends and Strangers
What I've Learned From Critique Groups by Nancy Fulda
Writer’s responsibility at Behler Blog
Words to Think About From A to V at The Blood-Red Pencil - terms writers should know
Picking an Agent at Story Sensei
The What Ifs in queries - at Elaine English Literary
THE FANTASY AUTHOR’S HANDBOOK INTERVIEWS VIII: ETHAN ELLENBERG at Fantasy Author's Handbook
The Package of Services Publishers Provide Authors and How This Is Changing by Nathan Bransford
Are You a Do-It-Yourself Type? at Rants & Ramblings - about self-publishing
CONTESTS
In Bad Taste: Horrendously Hilarious Query Contest at Adventures in Agentland
Your Monday Giveaway. On a Tuesday. at Coffey. Tea. And Literary.
MOCKINGJAY Day Give-Away!!!! at GotYA
Mockingjay Giveaway! at Market My Words
What I learned while on Retreat by Sasha White at GenReality
Monday, August 23, 2010
Current links for writers - August 23
Inserting Nonfiction Into Your Novel at Advanced Fiction Writing
On the Naming of Horses by Judith Tarr at Book View Cafe - plus thoughts on character names
Creeps to Watch Out For at Gabrielle Edits - especially about names
Start with kitty-cats in action at Flogging the Quill - LOL, but good advice
Unleash Your Creative Genius! by Suzette Saxton at Query Tracker
Mental Health Monday–It’s All About Perspective at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
Special Guest Post: Stop Harping On What We Can't Do And Start Thinking About Who We Are, by Rachel M. at the Rejectionist - about "disabled" characters
Medical Mondays: Of Bulging Neck Veins and Contest Winners at The Word is My Oyster
Guest Blog by Kater Cheek at KT Literary - Congratulations, you’ve finished your novel! Now for the hard parts.
The Drug of Good Writing: the Weronika Janczuk interview by A. Victoria Mixon
At BookEnds - The Reason for "Rules" in query subject lines
TWITTER FOR AUTHORS - PART 1: WHY? at Help! I Need a Publisher!
CONTESTS
How Language Affects Thought -- plus book giveaway! at *A Brain Scientist's Take on Writing*
Great Gassy Goblins it's another writing contest! by Janet Reid
On the Naming of Horses by Judith Tarr at Book View Cafe - plus thoughts on character names
Creeps to Watch Out For at Gabrielle Edits - especially about names
Start with kitty-cats in action at Flogging the Quill - LOL, but good advice
Unleash Your Creative Genius! by Suzette Saxton at Query Tracker
Mental Health Monday–It’s All About Perspective at Diamond–Yup, Like the Stone
Special Guest Post: Stop Harping On What We Can't Do And Start Thinking About Who We Are, by Rachel M. at the Rejectionist - about "disabled" characters
Medical Mondays: Of Bulging Neck Veins and Contest Winners at The Word is My Oyster
Guest Blog by Kater Cheek at KT Literary - Congratulations, you’ve finished your novel! Now for the hard parts.
The Drug of Good Writing: the Weronika Janczuk interview by A. Victoria Mixon
At BookEnds - The Reason for "Rules" in query subject lines
TWITTER FOR AUTHORS - PART 1: WHY? at Help! I Need a Publisher!
CONTESTS
How Language Affects Thought -- plus book giveaway! at *A Brain Scientist's Take on Writing*
Great Gassy Goblins it's another writing contest! by Janet Reid
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Current links for writers - August 22
Animals as Characters at Cassandra Jade in the Realm
Director's Corner: Ending Scenes with Power at Odyssey Writing Workshop
Writers, Have You Read This? by agent Weronika Janczuk
“Holy hot banana leaves, I gotta film option!” at Behler Blog - what getting a film option really means
Director's Corner: Ending Scenes with Power at Odyssey Writing Workshop
Writers, Have You Read This? by agent Weronika Janczuk
“Holy hot banana leaves, I gotta film option!” at Behler Blog - what getting a film option really means
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Current links for writers - August 21
Em and En at edittorrent - about dashes
Character Flaw at Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers
At Behler Blog - Finding a new home for a previously published book
CONTEST
Read, Remember, Recommend (for teens) at Confessions of a Wandering Heart
Character Flaw at Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers
At Behler Blog - Finding a new home for a previously published book
CONTEST
Read, Remember, Recommend (for teens) at Confessions of a Wandering Heart
Current links for writers - August 20
Tips to spark your creativity at Chandara Writes
Reading Reminder at Cassandra Jade in the Realm - How often should you remind your readers?
Find Your Plot Fridays: Follow the Leader at The Other Side of the Story
TOP TIP 2: PAGE-TURNABILITY at Help! I Need a Publisher!
The Evolution of Rejection at * Fiction Groupie *
Guest Post: Inevitable Envy by Kim Wright at Pimp My Novel
How Much Does a Writer Make? at The Rejecter
CONTESTS
Ask An Editor: Positioning Your Book - at Romance University - great article, contest for a spot in Theresa’s September workshop
Mary Kole's Agent Pitch Contest! at Market My Words
Contest reminder! at The Word is My Oyster
Reading Reminder at Cassandra Jade in the Realm - How often should you remind your readers?
Find Your Plot Fridays: Follow the Leader at The Other Side of the Story
TOP TIP 2: PAGE-TURNABILITY at Help! I Need a Publisher!
The Evolution of Rejection at * Fiction Groupie *
Guest Post: Inevitable Envy by Kim Wright at Pimp My Novel
How Much Does a Writer Make? at The Rejecter
CONTESTS
Ask An Editor: Positioning Your Book - at Romance University - great article, contest for a spot in Theresa’s September workshop
Mary Kole's Agent Pitch Contest! at Market My Words
Contest reminder! at The Word is My Oyster
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