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. :-)
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Current links for writers - August 28 - News!
I am thrilled to announce that my story,
Amber Profits,
was selected to be published in
Aurora in the Dawn
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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