Sunday, July 15, 2012

Twitterific

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

Twitterific is a compilation of all the writing links I shared the previous week.

The links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base Twitter_buttonsearch engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 17,000 free articles on writing-related topics. Sign up for our free newsletter for monthly writing tips and interviews with top contributors to the WKB or like us on Facebook.

Have a great week!

Keepsakes as clues to character and murder in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/NwAYig @mkinberg

Amazon--not just a book company: http://bit.ly/NOQeZX @Porter_Anderson @jamesbridle @philipdsjones

Is it OK to conduct interviews via email? http://bit.ly/P8tnwb @MichelleRafter

The 4 Faces of Facebook's Timeline for Authors Explained: http://bit.ly/P8tJTy @authormedia

Give Characters Interesting Anecdotes: http://bit.ly/P8u1tt @mooderino

Whatever Happened to Horror? http://bit.ly/P8unjV @tordotcom @FrankTallis

Winning The Hearts And Minds Of Your Readers Through Editing: http://bit.ly/P8uwnq @thecreativepenn

DRM denies fundamental book function--sharing: http://bit.ly/NOWqB0 @bsandusky @Porter_Anderson

5 Common Mistakes New Writers Make: http://bit.ly/P8voIC @novelrocket

How Should Writers Handle Facebook Frustrations? http://bit.ly/P8vJLs @jodyhedlund

Comparing Lightning Source to CreateSpace: http://bit.ly/P8we8s @jentalty

8 Tips for Waking Up Early & Conquering the Alarm Clock: http://bit.ly/P8Ca1c @jeffgoins

8 Tips for Creating an Anthology: http://bit.ly/P8CmO3

7 things 1 writer has learned so far: http://bit.ly/P8CDQP @KM_Ruiz

We can't shoot for perfection for our books: http://bit.ly/P8Dh0N @KristineRusch

Thoughts on ebook pricing: http://bit.ly/P8Dr8p @bubblecow

"I'll have the 10 oz. writer's life with a side of self-promotion": http://bit.ly/P8E0z2

The First Sale: Expectation vs. Reality: http://bit.ly/P8E5To @YAHighway

How to Use Subtext in Your Writing: http://bit.ly/P8Eaq4 @joebunting

Authors: say yes to libraries: http://bit.ly/MYH3p0 @PWxyz

Some real perspective on pricing our books: http://bit.ly/MYHb7O @deanwesleysmith

Punctuation in dialogue: http://bit.ly/MYHijR @noveleditor

Should you pitch an unfinished book to an agent? http://bit.ly/MYHxeH @nicolamorgan

Prepare for conferences early: http://bit.ly/MYHPCg

4 Writing Crutches that Insult the Reader's Intelligence: http://bit.ly/MYHY95 @kristenlambTX

Stuck on character? Use a simile: http://bit.ly/MYId3Q @fictionnotes

When to write dialogue, and what it's for: http://bit.ly/MYImUO @SF_Novelists

What is the scene ABOUT? http://bit.ly/MYICU3 @theresastevens

A phrase you should consider revising: http://bit.ly/MYJqrS

5 online marketing tips: http://bit.ly/MYK6NP

How to Write Characters Your Readers Love: http://bit.ly/MYKIDb @Ava_Jae

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to Self-Publish: http://bit.ly/M1QEQw

The Top 10 Archers In Fiction: http://bit.ly/MYKZ98 @fantasyfaction

Does Killing Off Characters Make Readers Care Less? http://bit.ly/MYL7FP @janice_hardy

Editorial phone calls: http://bit.ly/NtM2yt

52 Reasons to Hate My Father Beat Sheet: http://bit.ly/NtS6He

A historical's beginning diagnosed: http://bit.ly/NtSe9T @janice_hardy

A Freelance Editor Talks About Authors' "Habits" & Predictable Writing: http://bit.ly/NtSG87 @EditNinja

eBook Design Today and Tomorrow: http://bit.ly/NtSMMX @JFBookman

How to Stop Dreaming about Your Writing and Actually Do It: http://bit.ly/NtT9qN

iTunes University for Writers: http://bit.ly/NtTh9y @JulieMusil

How to Get the Most Out of a Writing Workshop: http://bit.ly/NtTHg8 @DIYMFA

Protecting Your Writing Time – And Yourself: http://bit.ly/NtTOZm @ClaireCookwrite

Three Reasons Why Prologues Don't Work: http://bit.ly/NtTUAe

Approaches for writing a wrap-up scene: http://bit.ly/N648Ys @dirtywhitecandy

Pros and cons of writing a series: http://bit.ly/N64hv0 @KenScholes

The vanished writer phenomenon: http://bit.ly/N64COq

Free Sites to Promote Your eBook: http://bit.ly/N1E5D6 @galleycat

20 Tips for Writing Lovable Romance Novel Heroes: http://bit.ly/Pnardj @thecreativepenn

Why Do Bad Books Get Published? http://bit.ly/PnaB4l @KMWeiland

1 traditionally published author makes a move to self-pub: http://bit.ly/PnbR7D @AlexSokoloff

When publishers drop the promo ball: http://bit.ly/Pncz4M @AlmaAlexander

How to raise creative kids: http://bit.ly/PncEoT @tobywneal

How to Write a Synopsis of Your Novel: http://bit.ly/LwxTEQ @glencstrathy

Pain and Stress Inform the Work, But Not Always Right Away, and Only If You Survive: http://bit.ly/LwxYZ9 @indieauthor

Quick tips to avoid being a bad writer: http://bit.ly/Lwyrui @writing_tips

Writing the emotional body blow: http://bit.ly/LwywhM @chrstnabrooke

Encouragement from this rejection? http://bit.ly/LwyB4Z @nicolamorgan

8 Blogging Styles You Can Use Today: http://bit.ly/LwyC8Z @JFBookman

3 writing maxims to ignore or tweak: http://bit.ly/LwyFSg

Unleash Your Writing With This Trick From the Movies: http://bit.ly/LwyS84

Ten challenges to innovation: http://bit.ly/LwyV3N @thefuturebook

Kiersey Temperament Survey Identifies Who Reads What Genres; Says Reading "Still Strong": http://bit.ly/Lwz4Ec @LindaGray_

Is the Stigma of Self-Publishing Finally Gone? http://bit.ly/Lwzcnj @bengalley

Showing C.A.R.E. in Your First Chapter: http://bit.ly/LwzhXY

How to Polish Your Writing Until It Shines: http://bit.ly/LwzgU2 @StinaLL

7 ways you give away your power--and how to avoid it: http://bit.ly/LwznyK @rachellegardner

What to Do when Hollywood Rewrites Your Book--How to Survive a Writer's Most Desirable Problem: http://bit.ly/LwzudV @annerallen @cryanhyde

A Study in Opposites: http://bit.ly/LwzFFY @ThereseWalsh

Outlines for Plot, Pantser for Character: http://bit.ly/LwzJWi @janice_hardy

The 10 Essential Grammar Rules Of Life: http://bit.ly/LwzLgS @ollinmorales

6 Easy Steps to Stop the Chaos in Your Life: http://bit.ly/LwzPNs @lyndaryoung

Fear and writing: http://bit.ly/LxWUQ0

Copyright for Writers: http://bit.ly/LxWWHF @eMergentPublish

Tips for juggling a busy schedule and writing: http://bit.ly/LxX61I @writeitsideways

5 Signs You're Having a Blog Identity Crisis & 8 Ways To Fix It: http://bit.ly/LxXdu5 @roniloren

Point of View: Common Types and 5 Tips for Strengthening: http://bit.ly/LxXcXd @howtowriteshop

Adverb Advice: Use Carefully: http://bit.ly/LxXgWO @fictionnotes

The (Not So) Surprising Key to Writing Quickly: http://bit.ly/LxXld7 @ava_jae

Flip the Script: Use Adverbs Fearlessly: http://bit.ly/LxXq0q @JaelMchenry

A few brainstorming suggestions: http://bit.ly/LxXzAS @lisagailgreen

Are You Proud to be a Writer? http://bit.ly/LxXBZv @fuelforwriting

When you hate your book: http://bit.ly/LxXGwv @sarahahoyt

Leonardo da Vinci's 8 tips for modern creators: http://ow.ly/ceRSq @SimonBrushfield via @Porter_Anderson

Does the Authors Guild really serve writers? http://bit.ly/LxXNYT @DavidGaughran

Using signature phrases to distinguish between characters: http://bit.ly/LxYSjg @juliettewade

5 Common Writing Blunders that Can Annoy or Bore Our Readers: http://bit.ly/LxZ4Pw @KristenLambTX

Not All Characters Deserve To Be In The Story: http://bit.ly/LxZ6a8 @mooderino

Top 10 Tips for Writing Historical Fiction: http://bit.ly/LxZaqi @DIYMFA

Thoughts on ebook exclusivity and free books: http://bit.ly/LxZmWD @JAKonrath

Short Tip on Irreversible Plot Points: http://bit.ly/LxZqph @Kid_Lit

A Guide to GATSBY and Alcohol: http://bit.ly/LxZEwR @bookriot

Simon & Schuster is adding QR codes to all its print books. Will readers bite? http://bit.ly/NfhXRs @laurahazardowen

Easter eggs in a story (using Harry Potter as an example): http://bit.ly/MSI8SS @HP4Writers

6 Tips for a Friendly Author Website: http://bit.ly/Nfi2o7 @sierragodfrey

6 things to learn from Hemingway: http://bit.ly/Nfi9Qt @rachellegardner

Tips for making up your own words: http://bit.ly/NfidzI @noveleditor

Rights vs. Copyright: http://bit.ly/NfieDM @victoriastrauss

Is It Harder Today for Self-Published Authors to "Break in" at Amazon? http://bit.ly/NfimTJ @goblinwriter

Signs of a Promising Superhero Origin Story: http://bit.ly/NfinY0

Sexuality in fantasy: http://bit.ly/Nfiz9A

Tips for writing a direct sequel: http://bit.ly/MSIPfa @junglereds @jeffabbott

What can publishers do to face challenges in a new marketplace? A publisher with 6 suggestions: http://bit.ly/NfiKBF

10 Traits That Are More Important Than Talent: http://bit.ly/NguLH6 @jodyhedlund

Create Powerful Imagery in Your Writing: http://bit.ly/NguROQ @writersdigest

Just being on Amazon doesn't sell your book: http://bit.ly/NguZhj @hopeclark

Ebooks Gone in 5 Years? http://bit.ly/PC2UZs @Porter_Anderson @hughmcguire

25 practical, productive things freelancers can do when everyone else is on vacation: http://bit.ly/PC32rG @michellerafter

Indie or traditional publishing: what's right for you? http://bit.ly/PC3gPH @rebeccaberto @melissa_foster

8 Lessons for Modern Creators from Leonardo da Vinci: http://bit.ly/NAhStr @markmcguinness

What should you expect from a developmental editor? http://bit.ly/NAhRFW

The Fantasy Feminist: http://bit.ly/NAjX8M @AmyJRoseDavis

Music and characterization: http://bit.ly/NAk5Fi @byrozmorris @pilyara

88 Books that Shaped America: http://bit.ly/NAk8B6

Using the Right Scene Glue: Transitions and Sequels: http://bit.ly/NAkdVm @beth_barany

If Selling Used Software is Legal Then Why Not Used eBooks? http://bit.ly/NAkmYI @thDigitalReader

Discovering the story question: http://bit.ly/NAks2F @novelrocket

Maximizing Research: http://bit.ly/RPxSuw @Ravenrequiem13 @KMWeiland

Query Tracker: Keep Track Of Your Stories: http://bit.ly/Mf7y92 @woodwardkaren

Why Empathy is the Key to Story: http://bit.ly/Mf7yWH @joe_bunting

Don't rush out the book? http://bit.ly/Mf7ENU @forbes @passivevoiceblg

10 Tips to Clean Up Your Writing: http://bit.ly/Mf8daB @WritingFineLine

The Business of (Successful) Writing: http://bit.ly/Mf8nOZ

Ways to develop your inciting incident: http://bit.ly/Mf8rhG @donmaass

How Much Does Self-Publishing Cost? A Guide: http://bit.ly/Mf8ASx @duolit

Links to images, image editors, and music for your book trailer: http://bit.ly/Mf8FFE @beth_barany

Draw Out Your Story's Tension—But Not Too Far: http://bit.ly/Mf90YY @KMWeiland

Defining Success: http://bit.ly/Mf94YS @janelebak

The Social Life of a Writing Residency: http://bit.ly/Mf99M0 @PatrickRwrites

2 methods of getting feedback for our writing: http://bit.ly/MgDXRX

Books for boys--thoughts on winning the reading war: http://bit.ly/NOVhJW @Porter_Anderson @thejeffnorton

Interviewing Expert Sources: http://bit.ly/MgEbbN

Writing: Where Less Can Be More: http://bit.ly/MgEdjL @jamigold

The Realities of Publishing (And What Rejection Has Taught 1 Writer): http://bit.ly/MgEmUz @MeredithMcP

How to Get Those Creative Juices Flowing: http://bit.ly/MgEsvn @jeffgoins

Tips for writing effective tweets: http://bit.ly/MgEAee @rebeccaberto

The 5 bricks of story and life: http://bit.ly/MgELpZ @maureenlynas

The Curse of the Middle Book: http://bit.ly/MgEV0n

How to Create a Twitter List in 4 Easy Steps: http://bit.ly/MgEUd2 @authormedia

What You Can Learn About Writing By Writing Thrillers: http://bit.ly/MgF0RY @nickthacker

Further Proof that Print Books are Disappearing, Literally: http://bit.ly/NIrTVC @pubperspectives

A look at witches and their popularity in fiction: http://bit.ly/NIrZg2 @guardianbooks

Could mentoring put the brakes on poorly-written self-pubbed books? http://bit.ly/NCzwhR @threekingsbooks

Modern books frequently=easy reads.Will complexity return w/ self-pub's popularity? http://bit.ly/NORQCP @nathanbransford @Porter_Anderson

What Agents Are Not Doing: http://bit.ly/NOUU22 @Porter_Anderson @LizaDawsonAssoc @sum_mary @DeahlsDeals

Tips for staying safe on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/NCAYRh @KristinNador