by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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Pew Research's numbers on the rise of ereading: http://bit.ly/HZTdPy @Porter_Anderson @PewInternet
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
Making a living as a writer--challenges: http://bit.ly/Ho1azf @rachellegardner
How To Get Book Reviews Without Spending (Too Much) Money: http://bit.ly/Ho1qhD @KenBrosky @thecreativepenn
Farther vs. Further: http://bit.ly/HruM8A @writing_tips
The Long Distance Landscape of a Writing Career: http://bit.ly/Ho1Jca @barbaraoneal
The Power of What If: http://bit.ly/Ho1Og8 @bookemdonna
Crime fiction--killers who don't take responsibility: http://bit.ly/IGODXU @mkinberg
Amazon book reviews--democracy in action, ignorance, or bullying? http://bit.ly/Ho1YE9 @Bob_Mayer
7 Military Ranks Common in Popular Culture: http://bit.ly/Ho23Yx @writing_tips
There Are No Writers Without Readers: http://bit.ly/Ho27aE @JLeaLopez
The True Essence of Character: http://bit.ly/Ho2bHo @livewritethrive
Piracy and Rowling--a few questions: http://bit.ly/Hm2Msl @thefuturebook @agentpete
Important elements for a riveting story: http://bit.ly/Hm2TEi @PAShortt
Different types of paranormal elements in fiction: http://bit.ly/Hm38is @kaitnolan @nicolebasaraba
6 fiction writing tips when planning a novel: http://bit.ly/Hm3nKl @AdriennedeWolfe
The hybrid author: http://bit.ly/IgW5TU @eMergentPublish
The qualities and the effects of despair for writers: http://bit.ly/IgWhSS @sarahahoyt
Ebooks going global: http://bit.ly/Hm3Lsz @thefuturebook
Writers are doing everything backwards: http://bit.ly/IgWvtf @speechwriterguy
Kindle Fire & the Nook Tablet's popularity prevents Android from real competition with the iPad: http://bit.ly/Hm4JF0 @PCMag
The Lady Or The Tiger – Publishing Choices: http://bit.ly/Hm5ldU @SusanSpann
Using archaeology and myth to unearth the stories of tomorrow--dead reckoning: http://bit.ly/IgYsWx @GeneLempp
Agent shopping while still under contract? http://bit.ly/IgYCxj @bookendsjessica
When Not to Tell Your Character's Backstory: http://bit.ly/Hm63I0 @KMWeiland
Maps: Why to use them, and how to create them in Excel: http://bit.ly/Hm7tSY @juliettewade
Tips for crying characters: http://bit.ly/Hm8w56 @Artzicarol
Writing Fantasy Songs: Part 2: http://bit.ly/HZlcA4 @fantasyfaction
7 Reasons Your Muse Isn't Talking to You: http://bit.ly/I4sJsQ @write_practice
Creativity is the Key Skill for the 21st Century: http://bit.ly/I4tfah @markbatey
Understanding Author Platform–All the World Wide Web's a Stage: http://bit.ly/I4tnXu @kristenlambTX
3 Steps to Reading With Purpose: http://bit.ly/I4tsdu @diymfa
1 writer's plotting process: http://bit.ly/I4tuSQ @beth_barany
Plotting and The Premise: http://bit.ly/I4twdx
Free Your Inner Process Slave: http://bit.ly/I4tRge @JulieAnnePeters
Blogging, Splogging, & Syndication: http://bit.ly/I4tVww @cherylrwrites
5 reasons to keep writing: http://bit.ly/I4tZfJ @jammer0501
Tips for dealing with backstory in your novel: http://bit.ly/HStgyT @Janice_hardy
Formatting tips for authors: http://bit.ly/HStnuh @curiosityquills
A closer look at first lines and what makes them work: http://bit.ly/HStt59
Writing Tools: Cool Finds: http://bit.ly/HStxC4 @cherylrwrites
How Amazon made self-pub cool: http://bit.ly/I8p9h5
Is Fan Fiction Ready to Go Mainstream Thanks to Fifty Shades of Grey? http://bit.ly/I8pgt8 @tordotcom
What's the greater fear for publishers? Amazon or piracy? http://bit.ly/I8pqk6 @MikeShatzkin
Character Archetypes: http://bit.ly/I8puQM @woodwardkaren
Exploiting Our Brand: Is There a "Right" Way? http://bit.ly/HwEVF5 @jamigold
How to Create a Cover Photo for Your Facebook Timeline: http://bit.ly/HwEYAK @copyblogger
Amanda Hocking: 'A lot of authors tend to over market': http://bit.ly/I8pFvq @galleycat
Lost Sight of the Game? Find it Again. http://bit.ly/I8pKiN @victoriamixon
Open Letter to An Author: http://bit.ly/HwF7Er @kimthedork
Different types of editors and various editing responsibilities: http://bit.ly/I8q0yk
10 Misconceptions About Writing Books For Children: http://bit.ly/IbUNwK @writersdigest
How 1 writer failed his way into a book deal: http://bit.ly/HTPvod
Beware of name dropping: http://bit.ly/HTPDEc @behlerpublish
An explanation of the starbust method of writing: http://bit.ly/HTPRv0 @woodwardkaren
7 Reasons You May Be Losing International Readers: http://bit.ly/HTPUqQ @PYOEbooks
105 Author Blog Prompts: http://bit.ly/IrDS68 @duolit
Goals: Does Every Character Need the Same One? http://bit.ly/IrEpEX @Janice_Hardy
What to do if your book has been rejected by everyone: http://bit.ly/IAS4cl @greyhausagency
How to save your MS Word italics when formatting an ebook: http://bit.ly/IASqQ8 @howtowriteshop
Write truthfully in imaginary circumstances: http://bit.ly/IAT1Bz @NakedEditor
When Arguments Are a Good Thing: Conflict in Dialogue: http://bit.ly/IATcMY @KMWeiland
Too Many Subplots? 3 Tips for Cutting: http://bit.ly/IcfQjN @fictionnotes
When To Bring Backstory Out of the Shadows: http://bit.ly/IcgWvV @noveleditor
Sex in fantasy: http://bit.ly/HqWOS6 @fantasyfaction
Cover Art: Tips for the Do-It-Yourselfer: http://bit.ly/HqWYsQ @IndiaDrummond
Publishers Struggle with iBooks vs. App Problem: http://bit.ly/HqX97r @galleycat
Writers--Ditching the Dread…of Success: http://bit.ly/HqXfMp @RealLifeE
Different methods to apply discipline to your writing life: http://bit.ly/HqXy9P @bob_brooke
(A Writer's) Age Is Just A Number: http://bit.ly/HqXI1a @mincontro
5 Classic Creative Challenges: http://bit.ly/HHtDtu @the99percent
19 Essential WordPress Plugins for Your Blog: http://bit.ly/HHtPJl @problogger
How to get ideas for stories – be gullible: http://bit.ly/HHu1bA @byrozmorris
The Secrets of Story Structure--The First Half of the Second Act: http://bit.ly/HHu5rK @KMWeiland
Tips for approaching a short story draft: http://bit.ly/HHucDI
Placement of cliffhangers: http://bit.ly/HHuoTm @glencstrathy
What 1 writer learned from writing a 2nd book: http://bit.ly/HHuHh0
Showing–and Telling–Emotion in Fiction: http://bit.ly/HHwsed
Write for Your Audience--Not Your English Teacher: http://bit.ly/HHwPWi @Eliz_Humphrey
Why We Should All Be Writing Short Fiction: http://bit.ly/HHxgjg @annerallen
How to Read a Book Contract – For Avoidance of Doubt: http://bit.ly/HHxEy6 @PassiveVoiceBlg
Are Short Story Openings Different From Novels? (A diagnosis of an opening): http://bit.ly/HEv6oC @Janice_Hardy
6 Ways Bloggers Can Avoid a Visit from The Grammar Police: http://bit.ly/HAG2Wr @writeitsideways @thecreativepenn
4 Key Elements Every Pitch Needs: http://bit.ly/HAG54I
8 Copyediting Tips For Writers: http://bit.ly/HAGsMF @BryanThomasS
Backstory Delayed Gratification: http://bit.ly/HAGELL @mooderino
Wandering eyes... and other body parts: http://bit.ly/HAGHaj
Writing is a Muscle, Flex it: http://bit.ly/Ih5dsQ @WordServeLit
Sonnet Building--Step 1= Ideas: http://bit.ly/Ih7bcB @AnnieNeugebauer
Writers should struggle against style: http://bit.ly/Ih7jc3
Writing for an Audience Can Be Dangerous: http://bit.ly/Ih7moc @livewritethrive
What 1 writer wishes she'd known before reading her first bad review: http://bit.ly/Ih7uEk @wisebird2009
Characterization & Location: What 1 Writer Learned Watching Reruns: http://bit.ly/Ih7zrI
5 Favorite Fonts with Hidden Type Ornaments: http://bit.ly/Ih7CUj @JFBookman
Kurt Vonnegut's letter to a book-banning school board chairman: http://bit.ly/Ih7LqO @LettersOfNote
How do you keep elements fresh in your fiction? 1 writer uses her hometown for inspiration: http://exm.nr/I5Dtbi @cleocoyle
Everything you need to know about the e-book lawsuit: http://bit.ly/HO3Ccg @LauraHazardOwen
Women's fiction--poor packaging leads to the genre's devaluation? http://bit.ly/HO55zd @porter_anderson @MegWolitzer @ruth_franklin
The monsters we create--agency pricing: http://bit.ly/HOatCi @Porter_Anderson @ljndawson @jeffjohnroberts
Elves In Mythology and Fantasy: http://bit.ly/HEjBwf @fantasyfaction
Ways to be a More Productive Writer: http://bit.ly/HEjLnh @janice_hardy
Tips for writing back cover copy: http://bit.ly/HEk956 @SharlaWrites
Emotion Sells Books: http://bit.ly/IqQ8YV @AdriennedeWolfe
Agents and queries: compiled DOs: http://bit.ly/HiMY42 @rebeccaberto
How to Make Your Readers Believe Anything: http://bit.ly/HEklBv @ava_jae
Distinguishing between Plot and Premise: http://bit.ly/J0F5AR
Are More Authors Than You Think Making a Living Self-Publishing? http://bit.ly/J0FJOQ @goblinwriter
Facing a Critique or Editorial Letter: 2 Destructive Attitudes: http://bit.ly/J0FRxN @fictionnotes
When to hit send? http://bit.ly/J0G1Fx
How Copyright Protection Makes Books Vanish: http://bit.ly/J0Gk38 @passivevoiceblg
Ideas for YA author visits: http://bit.ly/J0GYO0
1 writer's draft system: http://bit.ly/J0H8Vv @JillKemerer
Is There Such a Thing as an American Novel? http://bit.ly/J0HDiu @EddMcCracken
Write What You Don't Know: http://bit.ly/J0HRGh @jaelmchenry
Writers and taxes: http://bit.ly/IA6X2I @rachellegardner
3 Things to Know About Exposition & Telling: http://bit.ly/IA76TM @victoriamixon
8 Things 1 Writer Learned About Public Reading from Playing Violin: http://bit.ly/HFqbEm @diymfa
1 self-published writer shares his March sales results: http://bit.ly/HFqjnl @davidgaughran
Self-Publishers: Don't Think Content, Think Problem-Solving: http://bit.ly/HTkrpu @jfbookman
French Editor's Jump to Agenting "Akin to Treachery": http://bit.ly/HTkwcZ @pubperspectives
Support Other Writers: 10 Great Ways: http://bit.ly/HTkxO7 @cherylrwrites
E-Book Formatting For Beginners: http://bit.ly/HTkFx1 @talliroland
5 Principles for Using Facebook: http://bit.ly/HTkNMU @janefriedman
Coincidence Is Part Of Storytelling: http://bit.ly/HTkSjH @mooderino
Writing Animal Fantasy: http://bit.ly/Ib1T3e @janice_hardy
3 Reminders about eBooks Versus Paper Books: http://bit.ly/Ib1VZ9 @jodyhedlund
Is making books social a good thing or a bad thing? http://bit.ly/HHHvdX @mathewi
Mixing the 36 Dramatic Situations to Create Something Fresh: http://bit.ly/HHHA1k @4kidlit
The authorial smirk: http://bit.ly/HHHJ4G @sarahahoyt
7 Similar but Distinct Word Pairs: http://bit.ly/HHHKpg @writing_tips
The 7 virtues: http://bit.ly/HHHO8w @mistymassey
The Headline Breath Test: http://bit.ly/HHHTJw
Should I Add [fill in the blank] To My Story? http://bit.ly/HHIgUn @greyhausagency
9 ways to use Meetup.com in a publicity campaign: http://bit.ly/HHJ2ki @PublicityHound
2 Hours to Write (And Why it Works): http://bit.ly/IRYCEl @serbaughman
Teacher's Guide for your Children's Books: http://bit.ly/HHJcIl
Using setting to create mood: http://bit.ly/IRZ6tY
Making Readers Turn the Page: http://bit.ly/HHJm2n @novelrocket
The Action / Tension / Emotion Ratio: http://bit.ly/HHJqiy @michellediener
Another reason why experience is important for writers: http://bit.ly/HHJuix
The Funds for Writers resource of grants, markets, and contest listings for writers: http://bit.ly/HHJAGO @hopeclark
This week's Writing on the Ether from @Porter_Anderson features @ljndawson @mathewi @draccah @MegWolitzer @nickbilton: http://bit.ly/HHKfrT
For literary inspiration follow @AdviceToWriters. Jon Winokur dispenses writerly wisdom of the ages.
Add the Writer's Knowledge Base as a search engine in all browsers: http://bit.ly/xQl51h
A useful resource for describing settings, emotions, shapes, textures, and more: http://bit.ly/eIGRMO @AngelaAckerman
Have a great week!