by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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Examples of using kernel ideas to write your book: http://ow.ly/EqgzV @bob_mayer
The missing author mystique–authors and social media: http://ow.ly/EGq4O @Porter_Anderson @writerunboxed
Writing a Novel? 6 Visual Storytelling Techniques to Borrow From Film and TV http://ow.ly/EqgzZ @CSLakin
6 Ways To Let Others Do Your Book Marketing For You: http://ow.ly/EqgA3 @SarahAllenBooks
How clichés and tropes can be useful for writers: http://ow.ly/EqgA9 @fictionnotes
Your Author’s Photo – 7 Tips to Getting it Right http://ow.ly/EqgAd @djeanquarles
A Look at a Fantasy Query: Would You Want to See More? http://ow.ly/EqgAi @Janice_Hardy
A Simple Bedtime Routine To Get Writing The Next Day: http://ow.ly/EqgAl @finallywriting
RT @Porter_Anderson: @Elsevier a new #publisher in #ebook-bundling with @BitLitMedia http://ow.ly/EBu8r @TheBookseller
4 Free Writing Contests for Self-Published Authors: http://ow.ly/Ext9o @ericaverillo
Story structure made simple: http://ow.ly/Ext9u @storyfix
3 Ways Your Characters Could Forgive … Or Not: http://ow.ly/Ext9x @skyefairwin
Staple characters in classic/Golden Age mysteries: http://ow.ly/Ext9E @mkinberg
Inspirational Fiction–to preach or not to preach http://ow.ly/Ext9K @territiffany1
Adult Non-Fiction Retrofitted for YA Readers: http://ow.ly/Ext9M @pubperspectives
Bloated writing–worst offenders: http://ow.ly/Ext9U @Jen_328
The Secrets of Subtext: http://ow.ly/Ext9Y @StinaLL
Writing conversations–what to keep, what to edit out: http://ow.ly/Exta4 @JacksBlackPen
Amazon is not a robber baron: http://ow.ly/Extaa @JAKonrath
Effective Use of Foreshadowing: http://ow.ly/Extag @DaxMacGregor
5 tips for writing a sequel: http://ow.ly/Extal
Blurbing–authors and fake praise: http://ow.ly/EET0T @medium @jasonsanford
The Pomodoro Technique® for Writers: http://ow.ly/EET0W by Sharon Arthur Moore
Persuasive Writing Checklist: http://ow.ly/EET0Z @writers_write
A writer’s goal is to persist again and again. http://ow.ly/EET11 @BishsBeat
Supercharge Your Writing Using This Cinematic Technique: http://ow.ly/EET13 @writetodone
On Rejection and Renewal: http://ow.ly/EET14 @WarrenAdler
Free Help With Graphic Design: http://ow.ly/EEPmL
Deconstructing Micro-Tension http://ow.ly/EqgzQ @jan_ohara @writerunboxed
How to Deflate those Inflated Phrases: http://ow.ly/EqgzN @writers_write
#EthicalAuthor Code at #FutureChat 11aET/4pGMT (now) http://ow.ly/ECSLC @IndieAuthorALLi @Porter_Anderson
5 Traits to Help You Create Your Character’s Personality http://ow.ly/EqgzI @Janice_Hardy
A breakthrough for ‘Ethical Authors’? http://ow.ly/EENT6 @Porter_Anderson @IndieAuthorALLI
How to Transform Your Inner Critic Into an Inner Cheerleader: http://ow.ly/EqgzD @finallywriting
Science fiction – have we forgotten what it should be? http://ow.ly/Eqgzx @Roz_Morris
Taxis in crime fiction: http://ow.ly/EEKIo @mkinberg
BitLit partners with pubs to offer discounted ebook editions of our print library: http://ow.ly/ECPFB @Porter_Anderson @BitLitMedia
The Marketing Muscle Behind The NBA Finalist “Station Eleven”: http://ow.ly/EAPJc @Porter_Anderson
4 Tips for Writing for the Romance Market: http://ow.ly/EmKyn @jessicainclan
Don’t Know Your Story’s Theme? Take a Look at Your Character’s Arc: http://ow.ly/EmKyl @KMWeiland
Dialogue Tags: Getting Rid of Them: http://ow.ly/EmKyi @SharlaWrites
Screenwriting: 5 Reasons to Use an Online Writing Network: http://ow.ly/EmKyh @jeannevb
9 Qualities Writers Should Look for in a Co-Blogger: http://ow.ly/EmKyf @brianaknorth
Best Films About Writers, Ranked: http://ow.ly/EmKye @flavorwire
Help with naming characters: http://ow.ly/EmKyc @AlisonPotoma
Are Your Characters Talking Too Much? http://ow.ly/EmKya @PATRICKRWRITES
A TED talk on the art of the metaphor: http://ow.ly/EmKy9
4 book publicity tips: http://ow.ly/EmKy8 @sandrabeckwith
The Ethical Author Code: http://ow.ly/EAOQ1 @OrnaRoss @Porter_Anderson
A Writer’s Babelcube Experience: http://ow.ly/EmKy5 @Jason_Matthews
17 Ways To Make your Novel More Memorable: http://ow.ly/EmKy2 @writers_write
World-Building — Planning Your Setting http://ow.ly/Eh84u
The Best Alien Characters in SF (and What Makes Them so Successful): http://ow.ly/Eh84p @sfsignal
Tools 1 Writer Used to Improve Writing Workflow: http://ow.ly/Eh84i @WilliamKing9
6 Tools to Make Your Life Easier: http://ow.ly/Eh84g @RachelleGardner
3 Tips for Using Color Theory In Your Writing: http://ow.ly/Eh84d @robinrwrites
Preposition Mistakes: http://ow.ly/Eh849 @writing_tips
Secondary Characters Have a Primary Role: http://ow.ly/Eh845 @hopeclark
5 tips for writing a romance: http://ow.ly/Eh841 @WritersCoach
12 Reasons for Writers to Love Facebook: http://ow.ly/Eh83Y @beckyajohnson
An example showing improvement of writing flow: http://ow.ly/Eh83X
Is Crowdsourced Editing Right for Your Book? http://ow.ly/Eh83R @CarlaJDouglas @byondpapr
A tactical guide to slaying your writing demons: http://ow.ly/Eh83N @SuddenlyThurs
Tips for physical description in first person: http://ow.ly/EeIV0
Encouragement for Writers Who Don’t Know If They Should Keep Going: http://ow.ly/EeIUW @jodyhedlund
Memoir or Novel? 8 Issues to Think About Before Writing Your Own: http://ow.ly/EeIUV @LeslieLehr1
How the Antagonist Affects Character ArcThe Story Department: http://ow.ly/EeGln @KMWeiland
Dreams vs. Goals: Give Your Writing Dreams Marching Orders: http://ow.ly/EeIUU @kayedacus
3 Tips For a Better First Revision: http://ow.ly/EeIUR @aeskens
When Should You Change Your Book for an Agent or Editor? http://ow.ly/EeIUO @brooke_warner
Why Writers Love Red Herrings: A Brief Guide: http://ow.ly/EeIUI @epbure
How to Increase Your Income By Writing Short Books: http://ow.ly/EeHIb @ninaamir
Tips for Revisiting a Shelved Manuscript: http://ow.ly/EeIUF @LaurieTomlinson
16 Tips for Writing the Cozy Mystery: http://ow.ly/EeIUC
How to Monetize ‘Free’: http://ow.ly/EeIUz @bookgal
Tips for writing horror: http://ow.ly/EqgVi @booksthatmatter
9 Reasons Readers Get Bored: http://ow.ly/E6KD5 @ingridsundberg
Beware the Action Beginning: http://ow.ly/E6KCS @behlerpublish
3 Ways to Build a Stronger Story: http://ow.ly/E6KCQ @willb_sullivan
Writing Fiction? 21 (or 22) Things A 21-Year-Old Should Be Doing: http://ow.ly/Eq7wA @joshspilker
11 Novelist-Tested Ways to Defeat Writer’s Block: http://ow.ly/E6KCM @WarrenAdler
Noncompete Clauses in Contracts – What are we agreeing to? http://ow.ly/E6KCJ @tinagabrielle
Targeting Our Book Promo: http://ow.ly/E6KCC @CaballoFrances
How to Write a Scary Story: http://ow.ly/E6KCz @EmilyWenstrom
Sampling: An Effective Marketing Tool: http://ow.ly/E6KCu
Changing roles for a subplot: http://ow.ly/E6KCq @glencstrathy
3 Ways to Know If Your YA Fiction Is Really New Adult Fiction http://ow.ly/E6KCl @fictionnotes
Tips for continuing on with #NaNoWriMo: http://ow.ly/Eo2YB @JL_Campbell
5 things one reader wants to see in horror: http://ow.ly/E6KD8 @Pabkins
Creating Strong Characters: Tips for Handling Challenges: http://ow.ly/Eqc83 from Jack Smith
5 Traits of Seriously Despicable Villains: http://ow.ly/E6KCX @SarahAllenBooks
How to Get a Platform Like a Reality Star: http://ow.ly/E6KCO @brrbach
Indie publisher launches the EverAfter app for romance readers: http://ow.ly/EmMgo @Porter_Anderson @scottwaxman
10 Lessons from Plot & Structure: http://ow.ly/E3H7k @jamesscottbell
Crime Writers: Autopsy: From Crime Scene To Toe Tag: http://ow.ly/EmKuZ @LeeLofland
The 10 strangest twists on classic horror tales: http://ow.ly/E3FVk @blastr
Tips for Reimagining Fairytales: http://ow.ly/E3I9e @woodwardkaren
3 tips for crafting characters: http://ow.ly/E3GBx @RogerDColby
4 tips for crafting a hero: http://ow.ly/E3HdC @shalvatzis
Unusual Work Habits of Great Writers: http://ow.ly/E3Gns @wherewriterswin
More great links!
Tips for writing a sequel – number one, make sure the story is better than the first.
Alex–That’s the best #1 tip! I love reading series where book two is stronger than book one…makes me feel the author is hitting her stride.
Elizabeth – As ever, a very useful and fruitful session of Writing 101. I like it that there are several pieces on writer perseverance. I think that’s something that comes as a rude shock to beginning writers. You have to have tenacity and patience. Oh, and the use of color theory? Interesting!!
Margot–Some would even say ‘stubbornness.’ :) I know that was a good trait for me! And I enjoyed the color theory link, too.
Lee Lofland’s post “Autopsy: From Crime Scene to Toe Tag” was fantastic! Great info for crime writers. Thanks for finding this little gem.
Sue–A great, if grisly, post for crime writers…glad you found it helpful. Have a great week!
Awesome. Thanks.
Thanks for coming by, Clarissa!
You’re the best, Elizabeth. Thank you!
Elizabeth, Thank you for mentioning me and linking to my article on foreshadowing.