Sunday, July 31, 2011

Twitterific

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I’m back! I missed everybody! Hope everyone has had a good last week and a half. :) I’ll start back with a double-edition of Twitterific—below are all my tweets from the last two weeks. Hope you’ll enter this month’s WKB giveaway for a chance to win Donald Maass’ excellent Writing the Breakout Novel, from our friends at Writer’s Digest. Enter the drawing by signing up for the WKB newsletter.

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Re-querying: http://bit.ly/oylg9i

Ten Tools for Author Success: #3, Build Your Platforms: http://bit.ly/mShfRa

10 Reasons Writers Might Drink: http://bit.ly/q8uoKi @elspethwrites

“The Help” – A Happy Ending? (A story deconstruction): http://bit.ly/qQvaqo

Voice tips from the pros: http://bit.ly/o2GAk3 @AngelaAckerman

Foyles Bookstore, 105-Yrs-Young, Seeks Partner for Long Walks, Fun, Int’l Expansion: http://bit.ly/piokD2

We Retreat To Advance: http://bit.ly/qe9pkn

Finding balance while juggling life: http://bit.ly/pnTg87

To Hyphenate or Not To Hyphenate? http://bit.ly/mVvSoj @authorterryo

Business Writing: What Is It Exactly? http://bit.ly/p3RngW

Letting Go to Help Our Book-Babies Grow: http://bit.ly/pWoCpe @WriteAngleBlog

How 1 writer makes a living writing online: http://bit.ly/niLQ07

For writing quotes and inspiration: Advice to Writers: http://bit.ly/kaOOvq @AdviceToWriters

Introduction to BSP: http://bit.ly/nVapmQ

From Scratch or Script: Writing vs. Acting: http://bit.ly/ntDwfq @BTMargins

How to Use Speech Recognition Software – 5 Tips for Writers: http://bit.ly/nxTzIN

Are comfortable, middle-class people no longer a legitimate subject for serious fiction? (Guardian): http://bit.ly/oXluY6

5 writing lessons 1 writer learned from dating: http://bit.ly/q0xeD1

Why are our superlatives so boring? (Chicago Tribune): http://bit.ly/prGbK2

Finding the Threads (or: How to Eat an Elephant): http://bit.ly/oJzgF4 @CherylRWrites

Chat with 5 New York Published Authors Gone Indie: http://bit.ly/pmdrz9 @HowToWriteShop

Online Marketing for the Middle Grade Audience: http://bit.ly/otz9Bz

What makes a villain? Hero in villain's clothing: http://bit.ly/oHiT2Y

Brave New E World: http://bit.ly/n35FVG

One illustrator's process: http://bit.ly/mYx9cc

The Life List Club: http://bit.ly/qoZvYc @jhansenwrites

Stories Are How We Make Sense of Life: http://bit.ly/rukLcx

3 Tips from "Guys and Dolls": http://bit.ly/oVahMG @LauraPauling

10 great sites for writers: http://bit.ly/nJlDpZ @AJackWriting

When to name your characters: http://bit.ly/pqw3UE @elspethwrites

The secret bookshop: http://bit.ly/quVS1J

Sign up for the monthly WKB newsletter for the web's best links and interviews: http://bit.ly/gx7hg1

Finding A Character's Perfect Match: http://bit.ly/qaWS0o

Finding Confidence In Yourself: http://bit.ly/nZCJHM

Lessons on a Set: http://bit.ly/qSZcsn

How to turn your iPad into a writing machine: http://bit.ly/q6xkkW

An explanation of earning back your advance: http://bit.ly/ortO1n @aswinn

Book publicity isn't a sprint--it's a marathon: http://bit.ly/op0vpD @spunkonastick

How To Avoid Barriers That Weaken Your Headlines: http://bit.ly/n5I4GE @

"Onlooker" characters: http://bit.ly/nksVJF @mkinberg

Tips for writing unsympathetic characters that readers will like: http://bit.ly/pCc1uI

The 4 Steps of a Writer’s Journey: http://bit.ly/o0OR1B

Search my tweets-- http://dld.bz/KPgS

Want to start a book club? 7 questions to get you started: http://bit.ly/ou5Hf9

5 Ways NOT to Use Twitter for Freelancers: http://bit.ly/nItfaM

How to keep your creativity alive during your summer vacation: http://bit.ly/nGYQOW

Ebook Buyer’s Guide: Know When to Buy an eReader and When to Wait: http://bit.ly/ob1njv

Building Coherent Scene Transitions: http://bit.ly/p3vQMr

Do You Write 750 Words Per Day? http://bit.ly/pClEGv @marianschembari

Deus Ex Machina: Latin for “Don’t Do This in Your Story” : http://bit.ly/ntOVaa @KMWeiland

Why every novelist is holding out for a hero (Guardian): http://bit.ly/qOI7Ex

An agent answers questions on writing picture books: http://bit.ly/n9X2X7

4 qualities of a good title: http://bit.ly/pZwJYr

Joe Konrath on the potential Borders liquidation: http://bit.ly/oYj8LK

Emotional and Psychological Dynamics: http://bit.ly/pvT0Ro

A helpful thesaurus for settings, emotions, symbolism, & weather--now with character traits: http://bit.ly/eIGRMO @AngelaAckerman

Squeezing Writing In Around Life: http://bit.ly/oIlPra

Make Life Simple: Consolidate Your Sites: http://bit.ly/qSQklM

5 Lessons 1 Writer Learned from a Best-Selling Author: http://bit.ly/qUzaLO @tglong

Top 15 Books On Writing: http://bit.ly/qPH9HK

Promo Tool for Writers--Google Keyword Tool: http://bit.ly/p1jxSn

Advice for aspiring writers: http://bit.ly/ncpxI3

The Death of Print, Part Whatever: http://bit.ly/qwnAME

Unofficial partnerships in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/nuWUll @mkinberg

5 Telltale Signs of an Amateur Writer: http://bit.ly/mrvcQQ @tglong

An agent with a rebuttal on a recent Slate article bashing YA: http://bit.ly/rdSL71 @LitAgentMarini

Fiction as Metaphor: http://bit.ly/qz0AQf

Don’t Drive Your Blog Distracted: http://bit.ly/pQYGn7

A nice roundup of writing help on a variety of topics: http://bit.ly/oustrq

Writers' conferences are more than just giant writing classes: http://bit.ly/p2UjR3 @tonyeldridge

33 Must-Read Tips & Tutorials for Bloggers: http://bit.ly/q668PX

Replacing “Show, Don’t Tell” With Observe and Report + Examples: http://bit.ly/pY4xeG

15 Excellent Tips for Writing a Book (The Atlantic): http://bit.ly/nM60sm

When readers trust an author: http://bit.ly/oCJhFv @JulieMusil

Will My Social Media Presence Help My Book Proposal? http://bit.ly/obKVuK

Google+ in 15 Minutes a Day: http://mz.cm/p8VWSJ

Now with over 9000 links to help #writers find resources: http://bit.ly/dYRayA

Casting About for Ideas: Writing Short Stories: http://bit.ly/q51FLV

Productive Arguing: http://bit.ly/qPlvOP

Libraries and ebooks: http://bit.ly/nQhydH

Tuning out the Greek chorus: http://bit.ly/odoUQW

The Comparison Trap: http://bit.ly/oNT5d2

4 internet research tools for writers: http://bit.ly/nmcDo0

How Self-Publishing Changes the Bond Between Readers and Writers: http://bit.ly/nWccGh

5 Steps to Building a Platform When You Hate Selling Yourself: http://bit.ly/n0SNn3

Examples of long-buried secrets in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/oX28pe @mkinberg

3 Ways to Have More Energy to Follow Your Dreams: http://bit.ly/oFFQ9z

Are You Good Enough to Write Professionally? http://bit.ly/n5WyBX

The Creative Personality: Ambition and Envy: http://bit.ly/pSaOK2

6 Online Dating Tactics to Improve Your Facebook Fan Page: http://bit.ly/rg5LXr

7 Simple Ways to Ease Your Writing Stress: http://bit.ly/nt6xrH

Villains as Mirrors: http://bit.ly/poQPCH

4 Tips for Researching Nonfiction for Kids: http://bit.ly/pmZ0Ft @SmackDabBlog

Revisiting your writing goals for the year: http://bit.ly/o0Jp35

Creating a Visual Character Map: http://bit.ly/qM9DeU @TheCreativePenn

Not Starting with the Action: http://bit.ly/pmlTfX @NovelRocket

Self-Publishing, Yes and No: http://bit.ly/o0waZQ @JFbookman

Examples on subtext: http://bit.ly/n01WRy

Making the Case for Fee-based Reviews of Self-published Books: http://bit.ly/nBj8iI @pubperspectives

Inspiration from authors' quotations: @Quotes4Writers

How to K.O. Your Writing Doubts: http://bit.ly/pI4fj0

On Finding The Right Writer’s Group For You: http://bit.ly/o3S26O

Simplify the entire internet: http://bit.ly/o6oB8h

Identifying Your Writing Strengths, step 1: http://bit.ly/qyb4ui

How to promote your books on Goodreads: http://bit.ly/ooXUDl @HowToWriteShop

Barking-Dog Days of the Writing Life: http://bit.ly/rgWZaZ @JodyHedlund

Writing humor in fiction: http://bit.ly/qlrFqW

2 tips for making life easier: http://bit.ly/rjimwN @KatieGanshert

Surfing the fantasy network online: http://bit.ly/o1jV9U

Basics of writing--creating minor characters: http://bit.ly/o8YOzm

Writing a novel on the iPad: http://bit.ly/puLt4D @AnneLyle

What’s Your Blogging Style? http://bit.ly/qHjPx1 @JamiGold

Who's Got the Time to Write? http://bit.ly/ootn1A @YAHighway

Do Telemarketing Tactics Build Readership? http://bit.ly/qnjn1H @jillkemerer

Writing the 2nd Book in a Trilogy: http://bit.ly/q4VDla @LTWFblog

Writing the 2nd Book in a Trilogy: http://bit.ly/oSHnP1 @LTWFblog

Synopsis Writing Tips: http://bit.ly/qrCKP2 @AlanOrloff @CricketMcRae

Metaphor is the process, not the product: http://bit.ly/qW9sDJ @TheresaStevens

8 Ways to Defeat Writers Block http://bit.ly/p70y7m @joanswan

An agent with tips for pitching your novel: http://bit.ly/pTVPLt @rachellegardner

What killed Borders? Hint: It wasn't the Internet (Slate): http://slate.me/pnu1GW

Tips for Writing the Back-Cover Blurb: http://bit.ly/njBDtP @WriteAngleBlog

45 rookie writing mistakes to avoid: http://bit.ly/r8FxG5 @p2p_editor

Abuse Your Muse: http://bit.ly/oHZxNn

Books-A-Million Makes Bid for Up To 35 Borders Stores: http://bit.ly/qoAmjg @GalleyCat

Tips for writing literary love stories: http://bit.ly/pcVnBC @EDFsChronicles

6 Killer Writing Tips from a Great-Grandmother of a Copy Editor: http://bit.ly/obeXlg

Literary or Mainstream? The Two Boxes of Fiction: http://bit.ly/nOhuPv @EDFsChronicles

How to write a press release: http://bit.ly/rkB7D6

Indie, Big 6, or Small Press Publishing: Why Not Try All Three? http://bit.ly/posSCW @AnneRAllen

A writer's thoughts on the perils of pitching: http://bit.ly/qMZAJv

The Business of Character Engagement: http://bit.ly/rkXQPu @jhansenwrites

How 1 newbie writer sold 3 novels in 3 different genres: http://bit.ly/mZfnbO @jennybent

7 things 1 writer has learned so far: http://bit.ly/mVKPQ1

Creative types are full of themselves, study confirms (MSNBC): http://on.msnbc.com/oq5R90

How the Art of Screenwriting Can Make You a Better Web Writer: http://bit.ly/of4PdK

The #1 Thing to remember when crafting narrative flow: http://t.co/0zWT3Hn @RavenRequiem13

Why 1 Writer Wouldn't Recommend an MFA to Most Aspiring Writers: http://bit.ly/rnwdbQ @iggiandgabi

An agent answers random questions: http://bit.ly/oSKEL2

Author Intrusion: 12 Pitfalls To Avoid: http://bit.ly/p7QtEt @RoniLoren

Testing the Idea–Is It Strong Enough to Make a Novel? http://bit.ly/oCpS83

Incorporating setting in natural ways: http://bit.ly/o45wDI

Creativity Tweets of the Week — 7/22/11: http://bit.ly/qbkuXK @on_creativity

Looking at Typos from a Different Angle: http://bit.ly/qRSLvs

An Agent Says: Don't Throw In The Towel: E-pub/Self-Pub is Not The Easy Fix: http://bit.ly/nE7q0g

Thoughts on story endings: http://bit.ly/pO899B @JulietteWade

Why good novels get rejected: http://bit.ly/pEOjgs

Blog Traffic Secret: Woo the Groupies: http://bit.ly/ofYoZY

10 Tips for Blogging Awesomeness: http://bit.ly/neunJr @KristenLambTX

A writer blogs that social media doesn't sell books--and a comment discussion ensues: http://bit.ly/nt9q1M @murdershewrites

What Is a Blogger’s Role in Responding to Comments? http://bit.ly/nRgJ4I @JodyHedlund

For the over-cautious writer--9 Reasons Why Failure Is Not Fatal: http://bit.ly/pi0QBp @the99percent

Using the Emotional State of Your Characters to Craft Better Scenes: http://bit.ly/rdnejp @Janice_Hardy

The Myth of the Lone Ranger Author http://shar.es/Hyz1k @RachelleGardner

Selecting the Proper Hook: http://bit.ly/qHmTQk?

Nice site of writing prompts for teachers & writers looking for inspiration: http://bit.ly/fxp2iY @WritePrompts

5 Common Myths People Have About Finding Their Passion: http://bit.ly/pWzlju @ollinmorales

You Are Not Your Book? http://bit.ly/qLpONU

Domain Names, Traffic, and a New Kind of Pun: http://bit.ly/plBiUK @GeoffreyCubbage

A writer says KidLit Con holds special merit: http://bit.ly/oMeRQ8

Flipping the Switch from “Introvert” to “Extrovert”: http://bit.ly/nXG6cy @RLLaFevers

5 Creative Flaws That Will Expose Your Lack of Storytelling Experience: http://bit.ly/rjbgXn

An agent with some querying red flags: http://bit.ly/p1oivy

Digesting the Revision Letter, a pep talk: http://bit.ly/osGcb3 @LTWFblog

Sign up for the free monthly WKB newsletter for my top tweets & a chance to win Don Maass' book: http://bit.ly/gx7hg1

It Was Just a Dream: Why Dream Endings Are an Anathema to Flash Fiction: http://bit.ly/oAgSOj @EDFsChronicles

Critique feedback--to whom should you listen? http://bit.ly/qGPUGY

Nice list of flash fiction markets and links to articles on flash fiction: http://bit.ly/n7HxG2

5 Reasons Your Online Marketing Doesn’t Work: http://bit.ly/r2YcVQ @JaneFriedman

10 steps to a clean submission: http://bit.ly/nX32s0

You Say Potato, Your Character Says Potahto: http://bit.ly/oOGHHR @RLLaFevers

Character and Plot—One and The Same Thing? http://bit.ly/rpACQi

3 Fiction Writing Lessons from a Mock Wedding: http://bit.ly/qssxDs @writeitsideways

Best Articles This Week for Writers 7/24/11: http://bit.ly/pWy8Vy @4kidlit

Writing Romance When Your Marriage fails: http://bit.ly/n8kStL

Uncovering YA Covers: How Dark Are They? http://bit.ly/rbfnhu

A look at theme in Harry Potter: http://bit.ly/re8QCG

Mind Your Promises: http://bit.ly/n1YZF9 @EDFsChronicles

When you need to break up with your agent: http://bit.ly/o5nH4c @LAGilman

1 writer hates similes: http://bit.ly/rhUebx

How To Drive Yourself Crazy, Writer Style: http://bit.ly/ncN7fB @dawnmetcalf

Looking Into the Future of Bookstores: 4 Angles: http://bit.ly/oqrSTD @JaneFriedman

How to Have a Writers’ Hangout in Google+: http://bit.ly/ohIaRY

Top 7 Reasons Blogs Fail and What to Do About It: http://bit.ly/oLvOyR

Finding time for writing: http://bit.ly/r4AI88

How to write a novel--characters: http://bit.ly/qva1Zd

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Grow Your Email List: http://bit.ly/pFKDQ5

Class distinctions in publishing? http://bit.ly/nOoQu0 @raelynbarclay

Borders Dies of Self-Inflicted Wounds, But How Many Publishers (And Writers) Will Follow? http://bit.ly/qEV7st @ChandlerWrites

A look at character development, using the Harry Potter series as an example: http://bit.ly/n092RW

Awoke? Awaked? Forsooth, I Have Woken Up! http://bit.ly/q6hGPx @Grammar_Diva

The Power of a Conversation About Your WIP: http://bit.ly/pgdfNp @joanswan

The Ins and Outs of a Sexy Book Cover: http://bit.ly/rtDcjj

Why Many MFA Programs are Imperfect: http://bit.ly/oXNyjo @iggiandgabi

10 Common but Totally Unrealistic Romance Storylines: http://bit.ly/nmMWNN

Links between physical and social in worldbuilding: http://bit.ly/p07H33 @JulietteWade

Start on Page 30: Kicking off your novel: http://bit.ly/qiWrgt

The Pros of Prologues: http://bit.ly/nzxgMz

The Writer As Observer: http://bit.ly/nVg7x7 @BTMargins

Just because you can self-pub, doesn't mean you should: http://bit.ly/q414jI @greyhausagency

The Worst Reasons to Become a Novelist: http://bit.ly/o4Pr9s

9 Immediate Tips To Stay Focused on Your Goals: http://bit.ly/ppYulG

Sign up for the free monthly WKB newsletter for my top tweets & a chance to win Don Maass' book: http://bit.ly/gx7hg1

Ideas for increasing book sales: http://bit.ly/oONLkY

Using trademarked names in your book: http://bit.ly/rfg9qu

Supporting the crazy writer: http://bit.ly/nzvpTy

You’re only as good as your collaborators: http://bit.ly/q21bnH @michellerafter

Priorities in this Brave New World: http://bit.ly/r8SYy0 @DeanWesleySmith

The (Low) Cost of Reading: http://bit.ly/pejxoX @BTMargins

From Concept to Copy: http://bit.ly/r9Q5in @annerooney

My tweets are archived and searchable here: http://bit.ly/dYRayA

Writing A Series: http://bit.ly/r5ZL4N

How to Style Numbers: http://bit.ly/qiTX7S

Personal vs. Platform: Where Is the Line? http://bit.ly/qLN0DF

How To Leave 'Em Wanting More! The Wonderful World of Potter: http://bit.ly/pTllEu @lisagailgreen

Identifying Your Writing Strengths, step 2: http://bit.ly/nIQimU @msforster

Time Management - Calendars: http://bit.ly/pRukkB

Deciding When to Show and When to Tell: http://bit.ly/oLFuSK @4KidLit

How To Establish A Ritual Of Writing: http://bit.ly/pWMUwm

How Querying Is Just Like Dating: http://bit.ly/pSIyzu

Melodrama: http://bit.ly/o2YXOm

2 Rules for Online Self Promotion: http://bit.ly/oq4UpO

Writing a Quality Medical Scene: http://bit.ly/pCqrRe

Neil Gaiman's 8 Good Writing Practices: http://bit.ly/n1v73B

Mind mapping for authors: http://bit.ly/qkOTHc

Thoughts on Creating Magic Systems: http://bit.ly/nwJdcB

4 Great Things I Learned from the MFA: http://bit.ly/n68UsL @iggiandgabi

Why Borders Failed While Barnes & Noble Survived (NPR): http://n.pr/rdTzfw

6 Ways to Build Your Brand Using LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/qcWgpC

Can your character change? http://bit.ly/om7Mrs

When your agent says no to your new project: http://bit.ly/nhjddY

Melodrama isn't a 4 letter word: http://bit.ly/rnikQv

Sign up for the free monthly WKB newsletter for my top tweets & a chance to win Don Maass' book: http://bit.ly/gx7hg1

7 Reasons Why Joining a Book Club Will Help Your Writing: http://bit.ly/r8Wxxm

4 Ways To Deepen Romance Relationships in Any Type of Story: http://bit.ly/rh6dt9

Improving description: http://bit.ly/osXttG @FantasyFaction

Why Nathan Bransford’s self promotion fell flat – and why you should take note: http://bit.ly/pEDWZJ @LauraPauling

Goals--Are You Making Them Too Obvious? http://bit.ly/ohSCcd @JaniceHardy

An Author’s Guide to Book Birthers, Book Shepherds and other Consultants: http://bit.ly/paJw6c

Paying attention to your dreams: http://bit.ly/pTbkmS

Resources For Young Writers: http://bit.ly/oDBbBD @TheCreativePenn

How a Novel in Verse Amps Up Emotional Insight: http://bit.ly/npocZi

How To Make Your Own Book Trailer: http://bit.ly/n5ki1y @BubbleCow

What to Do When Your Blog Growth Plateaus: http://bit.ly/nODXWi

An Agent Says--If You Want To Be A Better Writer, Take The Time To Learn: http://bit.ly/n9blog

Build Diversity Into Your Online Presence: http://bit.ly/r1Pusu @janefriedman

Choosing POV for our manuscript: http://bit.ly/ogY3LO

7 Types of Euphemism: http://bit.ly/nquhdF

Crafting your elevator pitch: http://bit.ly/qfjDox

5 Steps to Create a New Habit: http://bit.ly/okY9rS

A publisher addresses a variety of topics: http://bit.ly/qEu05H

Fantasy subgenres: http://bit.ly/rgt9ED

A writer says that book clubs keeps books alive: http://bit.ly/riAxnH

Lawrence Block explains why he loves John Locke and Russell Blake: http://bit.ly/pH9dSe @LawrenceBlock

Self publishers should mind their manners: http://bit.ly/nguo5S

Writing fight scenes: http://bit.ly/q73Rru

Character Development Through Hobbies: http://bit.ly/r9UOdi @CherylRWrites

An agent reminds us that conflict is key: http://bit.ly/rroLHN

4 Free Tools to Help You Socially Monitor Your Brand: http://bit.ly/qamA0Z

How Do We Maintain Believability in Our Work? http://bit.ly/mZoNCy

7 Steps Towards Better Villainy: How To Make ‘em So Bad, They Are Good: http://bit.ly/nklW5V @BTMargins

8 Steps to Better Characters: http://bit.ly/r2Cv1g

9 steps for planning your novel: http://bit.ly/nL1q8X @LindaKSienkwicz

Getting Short Story Credits is Getting Easier (Sort Of): http://bit.ly/oOn2L3

Prologue Tips: http://bit.ly/oSPUgS

How to write critiques that don't kill: http://bit.ly/pODTnX @jammer0501

Tips for parents of young writers: http://bit.ly/nk6Nrf @mollybackes

So, You Want to Sell More Books at Amazon… [Part 2: Tags]: http://bit.ly/mSMUkg

10 Edgy Stereotypes Which Will Not Actually Make Your Characters Edgier: http://bit.ly/mXro6s @YAHighway

Make the Most of Product Reviews on Your Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/nbTqQE

Janice Hardy gives a real-life diagnostic on a ms that may need more action: http://bit.ly/oeeU1H

A Substantive Editor Is a Writer’s Coach: http://bit.ly/pssCzq

Why 1 writer turned down 2 contracts: http://bit.ly/oi7QtA

Revision tips--the scenic route: http://bit.ly/qtgDnS

My tweets are archived and searchable: http://bit.ly/dYRayA

Presenting a Writing Workshop: Lessons Learned: http://bit.ly/n2Nu4X @keligwyn

Balancing your backstory: http://bit.ly/oi7rgl @Mommy_Authors

Reigniting the flame after a writing conf: http://bit.ly/oyPhzW

Meg Cabot Thinks Vampire Novels Need New Blood (WSJ): http://on.wsj.com/rhLXqQ

Microsoft Word tips and tricks: http://bit.ly/nj50u9 @jhansenwrites

Should Authors Use Twitter Auto-Unfollow? http://bit.ly/oEX1DD @sarahketley

Freelancers--When to Ask Editors About Pay Rates for Your Articles: http://bit.ly/ridsKk

Top 5 ways to hook your reader: http://bit.ly/qeraPq @Kerrie_Flanagan

10 Rules For Manuscript Evaluations: http://bit.ly/qLz1Gp

How to Hire a Copyeditor: http://bit.ly/ngOt9h

Writing Exercises to Remove Writers Block: http://bit.ly/qTAJRg @JoanSwan

Why there’s still a place in the world for literary readings (Ntl. Post): http://natpo.st/q6A2Fn

6 tips for your book's market analysis: http://bit.ly/osfY63

Fantasy, imagination, and the hero: http://bit.ly/o8Cjwn

Managing a State Writers' Organization: http://bit.ly/pfFo2s @HopeClark

Can’t Decide on Your Blog’s Focus? Tips for Baffled Bloggers: http://bit.ly/ozPjBU

Being a Working Writer: http://bit.ly/nynaxU

How to Become a Twitter Search Ninja: http://bit.ly/nVl5Fz

E-Booking the Backlist: Who and How: http://bit.ly/n9qPqa

6 Reasons Every Serious Blogger Should Blog for the Big Dogs: http://bit.ly/nNwhds

It's Over: Getting Readers to the Ending, and Making Them Glad They Came: http://bit.ly/pcuXAB

Fun sites for writing tools: http://bit.ly/ofBs3N

10 Simple Website Changes that Will Increase Your Freelance Sales: http://bit.ly/rb1IAx

5 tips for writing every day: http://bit.ly/nBP85v

Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off, Start All Over Again: http://bit.ly/qBvTBm

Killing the Sacred Cows of Publishing: You Can’t Make Money Writing Fiction: http://bit.ly/otXl1J @DeanWesleySmith

Great Character Descriptions from Science Fiction and Fantasy Books: http://on.io9.com/mYVnhY

Creating the most engaging environment--working the "container" of your story: http://bit.ly/nvuOEM

How to Be a Good Guest Post Host: http://bit.ly/pTPEQa

9 Reasons Not to Stop Yourself from Starting: http://bit.ly/otwIMD

How Books Work: The Hunger Games (Part 2) : http://bit.ly/nejVVk