by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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5 Ways to Get Past Writer's Block: http://bit.ly/Huvrsk @fictionnotes
Fight scene basics: http://bit.ly/HuvSTs @jamesagard
You're agented? Cool! But can she sell you? http://bit.ly/Hadtg9 @behlerpublish
PublishAmerica, Literary Agent: An Inside Look: http://bit.ly/H4IDHa @victoriastrauss
5 Ways to Liven Up a Description: http://bit.ly/H4IH9Y @DiYMfa
Making Platform our Art: http://bit.ly/H4IYcV @KristenLambTX
How Screenplay Structure Can Help Plotting & Pace In Your Novels: http://bit.ly/H4J6cp @BryanThomasS
Taking the Mystery Out of Writing Mysteries: http://bit.ly/H4Jc3K @DPLyleMD
Trust your instincts: http://bit.ly/H4JkQT @anna_elliott
Is creativity going the way of the collective? http://bit.ly/HxI34t @creativitypost
6 Benefits of Blogging: http://bit.ly/HxIuM8 @LyndaRYoung
Advice for writers on GoodReads: http://bit.ly/H3KAEJ @WriterCrys
4 tips for writing humor: http://bit.ly/H3J2ux @write_practice
Character Development Questions: http://bit.ly/HxJjom @HeatherMcCorkle
The Rise of Indie Authors and How This Helps Publishing: http://bit.ly/HxJos9 @thecreativepenn
Startup Costs Of Freelancing: http://bit.ly/HxJwb6 @writertank
5 Tricks To Adapting A Well Known Story For Fiction: http://bit.ly/Hr4p8w @BryanThomasS
3 Writing "Cheats" for Making Dialogue Work Harder & Ring True: http://bit.ly/Hr4Dg7 @MuseInks
A TV Guide Approach to Hooking Your Reader: http://bit.ly/H2zFFY @writerashley
Turning your ebook into a free ad: http://bit.ly/H86irr @curiosityquills
When Characters Change (or Don't): http://bit.ly/H86ruX @beth_barany
Read Your Way to Better Writing: http://bit.ly/H86xTi @writeitsideways
Should You Write the Whole Trilogy Before You Query? http://bit.ly/H86Cq1 @Janice_Hardy
An Agent Defines "Unsolicited Manuscripts": http://bit.ly/H86Ld3 @bookendsjessica
What If Our Story Idea Has Already Been Done? http://bit.ly/H86RBo @JamiGold
Precise story summaries are key to queries: http://bit.ly/H86Xcr @greyhausagency
How to do Social Media Right: http://bit.ly/H870F1 @AskATechTeacher
A helpful look at the Wordpress dashboard: http://bit.ly/H874ol @jhansenwrites
Why We Need to Put Our Books to Bed: http://bit.ly/H878Eq @jodyhedlund
Goodreads' guide to dystopian novels (infographic): http://bit.ly/H87lHD
Outside the box marketing: http://bit.ly/H87qLH
The Next Self-Publishing Frontier: E-Books In Translation: http://bit.ly/HEPvbu @laurahazardowen
The Write It Forward Author Marketing Plan: http://bit.ly/HEPYKY @jentalty
The New iPad Reviewed For Authors: http://bit.ly/HEQgkY
Making Sure Your Agent Can Sell You – Part 2: Description vs. Specifics: http://bit.ly/HEQybB @behlerpublish
Symbols in The Hunger Games: (series spoilers): http://bit.ly/HEQSae @tordotcom
How Honesty Compels Readers to Comment: http://bit.ly/HER0GA @problogger
The Marketing Paradox: Start Small to Get Big: http://bit.ly/HERQmS @janefriedman
That Final Manuscript Cleanup: http://bit.ly/HaPlIm @noveleditor
Narrative, Plot, and Story: http://bit.ly/HaPmMm @writing_tips
Scene endings and sub-genres: http://bit.ly/HaPv2v
The Potential of Social Media in Driving Book Sales: http://bit.ly/HQkzmw @digibookworld
What Authors and Publishers Can Learn from the Hunger Games Marketing Campaign, Part 2: http://bit.ly/HQkSOo @syntactics
A Dialogue Comparison of Twilight and Harry Potter: http://bit.ly/HQmdEO
Moving Beyond Self-Publishing: How are Locke, Hocking, and James selling? http://bit.ly/HFBNGD @PublishersWkly
PublishAmerica, Literary Agent: An Inside Look: http://bit.ly/H4IDHa @victoriastrauss
Tips for a non-fiction proposal: http://bit.ly/HRaO7I @nicolamorgan
Thoughts on being a hybrid author: http://bit.ly/HRb8U2 @KristenLambTX
Writer @ChuckWendig on rejection: http://bit.ly/HRbAS4
Recommending Books for the Characters of "Mad Men:" http://bit.ly/HRbJVC @bookriot
A Reader's Drinking Game, First Edition: http://bit.ly/HRbTMF @NewDorkReview
6 Tips For Hiring The Right Freelance Editor: http://bit.ly/HRcy0D @meghancward
Does Your Character Wear Purple Converses? http://bit.ly/HRcHkJ
Humor Writing for People Who Aren't Funny: http://bit.ly/HRcNcg @jeffgoins for @write_practice
12 Steps to Blog Tour Success: http://bit.ly/HRcSN4
Creative Writing Prompts: Secrets and Lies for Your Characters: http://bit.ly/HRcZYY @howtowriteshop
Believing We Have a Story to Tell: http://bit.ly/HRdjad @AReasonToWrite
Tips on Showing Character Motivations: http://bit.ly/HRdmmk @Janice_Hardy
Worldbuilding--measurements: http://bit.ly/HH1jdu @JulietteWade
How writers can flourish when confronted with story restrictions: http://bit.ly/HH1Dsx @storyfix
Freelancer Advice from NYT Magazine Culture Editor: http://bit.ly/HH1Snu @jasonboog
Traditional Publishing: The Query And The Funnel: http://bit.ly/HH1ZPV @thecreativepenn
60 Synonyms for "Trip": http://bit.ly/HH2cCK @writing_tips
Patient Sues Doctor for Using Her in a Book: http://bit.ly/HH2h9B @passivevoiceblg
How Much Should You Write Every Day? http://bit.ly/HKGq0O
Does comedy have to be cruel? http://bit.ly/HKGBJz @salon
Elements of Fantasy: Brownies: http://bit.ly/HKGD4i @fantasyfaction
Why The Hunger Games Is the Future of Writing: http://bit.ly/HKGL3I @jeffgoins
11 things to know about blogging: http://bit.ly/HKHxO9 @victoriamixon
Finding the Story in Nonfiction: http://bit.ly/HKHHoI
Tips for Writing the Small Town Romance: http://bit.ly/HKHNwC @ktlane3
A tip for making a living as a writer: http://bit.ly/HKHS3n @rachellegardner
Amazon's Author Central: Keeping Track of Your Books: http://bit.ly/HKHZvO @fictionnotes
Story Structure--Inciting Event and Key Event: http://bit.ly/HKI0Qj @KMWeiland
How Writing against the Grain Creates a Niche: http://bit.ly/HKI82l @hopeclark
The Writing Life: The Value of Tenacity: http://bit.ly/HKIciv
Quirks and legs matter more than talent and perfection: http://bit.ly/HKIeHh @speechwriterguy
Feeling stuck? 7 "block" busters for writers: http://bit.ly/HKIl5H @RuthHarrisBooks for @annerallen
Writing Tips: Guns, Bullets And Shooting: http://bit.ly/HKIqX2 @dsawyer for @thecreativepenn
The Chicago Manual of Style isn't the only guide, reminds one editor: http://bit.ly/HKIwhl
Steps to take when preparing to write a novel: http://bit.ly/HKINRk @lisagailgreen
Trends in Publishing: Android Apps for Writing: http://bit.ly/HKIOEW @chicklitgurrl
Give Your Writing A Case of Spring Fever: http://bit.ly/HKIXrS @serbaughman for @writeitsideways
Basic Plot Brainstorming: http://bit.ly/HKJ1ba @eMergentPublish
Persistence Often Leads to Publication: http://bit.ly/HKJ2vT @livewritethrive
Why 1 Writer is Considering Deleting Her Facebook Account: http://bit.ly/HKJ9aP @janice_hardy
The use of gossip and rumors in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/HhJfZ4 @mkinberg
When worldbuilding becomes too much: http://bit.ly/HhK4kF @greyhausagency
5 blogging lessons inspired by parenting: http://bit.ly/HhKaZk @rzive
Celebrating the Complicated Girl: http://bit.ly/HhKjMz @yahighway
10 tips for conferences: http://bit.ly/HhKAyU @msheatherwebb
Scrap"irregardless": http://bit.ly/HhKDe2 @howtowriteshop
5 SEO Blog Tips to Increase Traffic to Your Site: http://bit.ly/HhMG1W @karencv
3 Pieces of Advice For Aspiring Authors: http://bit.ly/HhMRtV @ChuckSambuchino
Tips for ending chapters: http://bit.ly/HhMYFV @Kid_Lit
The Seattle Times--no fan of Amazon: http://bit.ly/HhOeZE @Porter_Anderson @LauraHazardOwen
Writers--self-pub moonlighting is serious business: http://bit.ly/HZSqhL @Porter_Anderson @CFSaller @jamesscottbell
Completion, and Resonance: why the first chapter is like the last: http://bit.ly/Hruwqb @juliettewade
3 ideas for developing voice: http://bit.ly/HruGOc @KristenLambTX
Farther vs. Further: http://bit.ly/HruM8A @writing_tips
13 Ways to Develop a Story That's Too Short: http://bit.ly/HruQoF
Life is Short. Read with Purpose. http://bit.ly/Hrv0MU @diymfa
Story structure tips: http://bit.ly/Hrv53j
Story endings and resolution of conflicts: http://bit.ly/HrvaDW
How To Pitch Your Book to Online Outlets: http://bit.ly/Hrvhzo @galleycat
Simple tips for keeping a journal: http://bit.ly/HrwLd7
Training The Writer: http://bit.ly/HrwS8z @sarahahoyt
Do-It-Yourself Publishing: http://bit.ly/HrxpqX @passivevoiceblg @Occupy_Pub
5 Ways to Get Your Book into Bookstores: http://bit.ly/HqoASf @jkairys for @JFBookman
Defining literary fiction: http://bit.ly/HqoJoH @janefriedman @sanjidaoconnell
7 Dialog Basics That Can Help Tighten Our Stories: http://bit.ly/HqoLgz @jodyhedlund
You Must Engage Your Creative Side: http://bit.ly/HqoSsi @jeffgoins
7 deadly sins: http://bit.ly/HqoTwv
Keep Your Characters True To Themselves: http://bit.ly/Hqp231 @SharlaWrites
The Dos and Don'ts of Novel Endings: http://bit.ly/Hqp3Uz @writersdigest
10 Blogging Fears Worth Chasing Down: http://bit.ly/Hqp8HZ @catseyewriter
Selling Ebooks Direct: How To Set Up A Simple E-Bookstore: http://bit.ly/HqpbDF @DavidGaughran
Who to Trust When Writing Your Book? http://bit.ly/Hqpjmt @originalimpulse
Writing lessons learned from Heist Society: http://bit.ly/Hqpoqg @juliemusil
When query letters mention professional editing: http://bit.ly/Hqprm7 @behlerpublish
Microsoft OneNote – An Author's Best Friend: http://bit.ly/HqpwWT @selfpubreview
Twitter Tips: How to Keep Your Followers: http://bit.ly/Id1Jce @AnnieNeugebauer
The Power Of Diligence: http://bit.ly/Id1VbI @BryanThomasS
7 Blogging Mistakes Authors Make: http://bit.ly/HlZQuM @goblinwriter
8 Reasons Your Story Might Not Be Selling: http://bit.ly/HPHQXZ
1 writer's typical process for writing a chapter: http://bit.ly/Hm06Kf @fictionnotes
2 Tips to Accelerate Completion of Your Writing Projects: http://bit.ly/Hm0dWf
Use music as motivation to write: http://bit.ly/Hm0k40 @byrozmorris @jamesscottbell
How to start a blog: http://bit.ly/Hm0p7S @woodwardkaren
Top tips for cozy mystery writing: http://bit.ly/Hm0tEB
Story structure--the reversal: http://bit.ly/Ho03zx @Mommy_Authors
Is your book a Fence-Sitter? Consider finishing your book! http://bit.ly/Ho0g5I @behlerpublish
6 Core Storytelling Competencies: Good… Better… Best. http://bit.ly/Ho0oC5 @storyfix
How to successfully launch a YA print novel: http://bit.ly/Ho0OZk @laurapauling