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 search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 16,000 free articles on writing-related topics. Sign up for our free newsletter for monthly writing tips and interviews with top contributors to the WKB & the chance to win "The Emotion Thesaurus.”
It’s almost here! Tuesday is the release day for my latest book and for my friend, Hart Johnson’s debut!
Don't' forget the new release blogfest that she and I are hosting on June 5th—find more information and sign up here. The best entries get signed copies of our new releases.
Have a great week!
3 Things Writers Should Look For In A Smartphone: http://bit.ly/Lovauf @bbgeeks
8 Things You Might Not Know About the New York Times Bestseller List: http://bit.ly/Lovedx @YAHighway
5 problem openings: http://bit.ly/Lovk4S @writersdigest
Untraditional Outline Techniques: http://bit.ly/LovrNO @DIYMFA
Top 5 Mistakes Writers Make at a Crime Scene: http://bit.ly/LovEk9 @novelrocket
4 tips for writing the middle grade novel: http://bit.ly/LovRDH @writerscoach
4 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Book Marketing Efforts: http://bit.ly/LovWHD @JaneFriedman
How writers can make a better 1st impression: http://bit.ly/Low0Hf @writeangleblog
Noun/Verb Agreement with "Number": http://bit.ly/Low9dW @writing_tips
Crime fiction novels where characters make repeat appearances: http://bit.ly/L8pO5S @mkinberg
Pricing and markets: agency and libraries: http://bit.ly/Ks1WZR @Publisherswkly
Converting Backstory into Character: http://bit.ly/LoxDEZ @theresastevens
5 Ways To Connect With Other Writers: http://bit.ly/LscxCa @thecreativepenn
The importance of detail to our stories: http://bit.ly/KcdkdQ
Editing Clauses in Publishing Contracts: http://bit.ly/LscRkl @victoriastrauss @PassiveVoiceBlg
The "Brutal" 2000-Word Day: http://bit.ly/LscXs8 @KristineRusch
4 Editing & Proofreading Techniques: http://bit.ly/Lsd330 @writersdigest
Make Quality Connections for Your Writing Career: http://bit.ly/KcdJgB @krissybrady
Novel length and pricing: http://bit.ly/KUwd6e @sarahahoyt
6 Ways to Defend Your Blog Copyright: http://bit.ly/KUwjdZ @rondoylewrites
The power of surprise in fiction writing: http://bit.ly/KUwo1n @nickdaws
A writer with Twitter tips: http://bit.ly/KUwshz @dirtywhitecandy
Why Self-Conscious Writers Are Doomed: http://bit.ly/KUwtC2 @KMWeiland
Tips for selling your books on Amazon: http://bit.ly/KPOPyz @cathryanhoward
Pricing Books and Ebooks: http://bit.ly/KPOU5k @JAKonrath
Tips for spring cleaning your writing: http://bit.ly/K3qGuj @ChynnaLaird
2nd Book Syndrome--how putting one book behind you can unleash a brand new world: http://bit.ly/KPPmQV @JoWyton
Yes, E-mail Still Works for Book Marketing: http://bit.ly/KPPqjE @JaneFriedman
Covering our bases as writers: http://bit.ly/KPPtvY
7 Tips for Turning Your Blog into a Book: http://bit.ly/K3rIGu @BrianKlems @NinaAmir
Odd writerly habits: http://bit.ly/KPPPCH @DavidBCoe
Writers shouldn't pay for interviews: http://bit.ly/KPPTSU @BryanThomasS
The 20 Best Poems for Kids: http://bit.ly/JQg6B0 @robertleebrewer
Are all YA Mysteries Genre Busters? http://bit.ly/JQg8sB @LauraPauling
A romance writer's process for finding the perfect cover for her self-pubbed book: http://bit.ly/JQgwHB @sdwriter
Turning Pain into Fiction: http://bit.ly/JQgyiB @icypop
Tips for book signings: http://bit.ly/JQgK1l @KatieGanshert
Writing Dangers: Shiny New Idea Syndrome: http://bit.ly/JQgPSH @Ava_Jae
7 reasons you need an editor: http://bit.ly/JQgWxP @serbaughman
A Word Aspiring Writers Don't Use Enough: http://bit.ly/JQgYWe @krissybrady
Confusion Is Not the Same As Mystery: http://bit.ly/JQh68g @Kid_Lit
Tips for Introducing Characters in a Scene: http://bit.ly/MTr5Qt @Janice_Hardy
Demystifying Dialogue: Perfect Your Punctuation: http://bit.ly/MTyz61 @DIYMFA
Writing Characters Worth Reading: http://bit.ly/MTyDTk @mooderino
All About Advances: http://bit.ly/MTyFdW @rachellegardner
6 Tips For Marketing Your Book On Reader Communities: http://bit.ly/MTyL5j @PYOEbooks
Cut words? Or add words? http://bit.ly/MTyPC3 @juliettewade
10 publishing blunders to avoid: http://bit.ly/MTyW0j @mybookshepherd
How Much Interaction Should Authors Have With Readers? http://bit.ly/MTyXl2 @JodyHedlund
The Google Alert: An Author's Friend? Or Frenemy? http://bit.ly/MTz5Rj @blurbisaverb @mmitchmoore
3 tips for assessing self-pub companies: http://bit.ly/MTzbbD @curiosityquills
10 Reasons You Should Attend a Writing Conference: http://bit.ly/MTzcMX @cherylrwrites
Are all web browsers created equal? http://bit.ly/MTzMdq @jentalty
The scariest question: "Why should I care about this story?" http://bit.ly/MTzPWR @juliettewade
5 habits that make 1 writer more creative: http://bit.ly/MTzT8Z @CatsEyeWriter
Write like the Buddha: http://bit.ly/MTzZ0b @carleenbrice
Flesh it out (how 1 writer adds to her word count): http://bit.ly/MTA7Nq @SashaWhite
Tips for winning a writing competition: http://bit.ly/MTAaZs
Starving Artist Vs. Slimy Marketer: How to Strike a Balance: http://bit.ly/MTAeIA @JaneFriedman
4 Ways to Take Your Character from Typical to Terrific: http://bit.ly/MTABD6
Inexpensive Ideas For Writing Retreats: http://bit.ly/MTAGql
Why the emotion in your story is failing: http://bit.ly/MTAMhJ @fuelyourwriting
10 Tips for Writing a Great Author Bio: http://bit.ly/MTAUhj @LaurenClark_Bks
You'll Look Like a Spammer If… http://bit.ly/MTBBHi @JamiGold
Your story's central question: http://bit.ly/MTBHPk
True Marketing Power for Authors: Looking in a New Direction: http://bit.ly/MTBOdI @rileymagnus
The Better Book Titles site: http://bit.ly/MTC2RV @rebeccaschinsky
An Agent's Secrets to Selling Your First Novel: http://bit.ly/MTCfo8 @writersdigest
Hunger Games — The Stealth Power of Sequencing: http://bit.ly/MTCFuR @storyfix
Are run-ons okay nowadays? http://bit.ly/MTCO1g @theresastevens
10 Tips for Attending a Writers' Conference: http://bit.ly/MTCQX0 @AnnieNeugebauer
Amazon Select: Is exclusivity worth it? http://bit.ly/MTCSy0 @woodwardkaren
Experiencing Story From the Inside—Feel Your Stories: http://bit.ly/MTCYWG @noveleditor
The publication process? http://bit.ly/K1k6Fh @fuelyourwriting
Demystifying Dialogue: Perfect Your Punctuation: http://bit.ly/MTyz61 @DIYMFA
How Much Interaction Should Authors Have With Readers? http://bit.ly/MTyXl2 @JodyHedlund
Writing Characters Worth Reading: http://bit.ly/MTyDTk @mooderino
7 Tips for Turning Your Blog into a Book: http://bit.ly/K3rIGu @BrianKlems @NinaAmir
4 Editing & Proofreading Techniques: http://bit.ly/Lsd330 @writersdigest
5 Ways To Connect With Other Writers: http://bit.ly/LscxCa @thecreativepenn
Literary Devices: Foreshadowing: http://bit.ly/KATrIJ @fantasyfaction @amyjrosedavis
Protagonist Hook: Unique Job and Lifestyle: http://bit.ly/KATgxa @Howtowriteshop
Story structure--fitting in prologues or epilogues, flashbacks, etc.: http://bit.ly/L8CwP4 @KMWeiland
Tips for expanding time in our stories: http://bit.ly/MvtxMP @margielawson
Mentioning an MFA in your query: http://bit.ly/IU295g @nicolamorgan
7 ways to become a more confident writer: http://bit.ly/LXFt7d
The Human Structure of Song and Narrative: http://bit.ly/L58Xiz @JulieWuAuthor
The editing process at a publishing house: http://bit.ly/L5a0yS @rachellegardner
Why Novelists Should Write Flash: http://bit.ly/L5aiWo @kcraftwriter
The Pros and Cons of Pen-Names for Authors: http://bit.ly/L5auVJ @nickdaws
Amazon v newspaper: which is the more valuable review? http://bit.ly/L5aK7f @guardianbooks
Predictable plot in romance: http://bit.ly/L5b7yw @glencstrathy
10 writing myths and 10 things about being a writer: http://bit.ly/L5boS9 @writersdigest
Family Manuscripts Found: Now What? http://bit.ly/L5bZ6h @catewoods
Is Science Fiction dying? http://bit.ly/L5c223 @graywave
Personal Narrative for Writers and Characters: http://bit.ly/L5c9KZ @ajackwriting
Listen to constructive criticism: http://bit.ly/L5cf5f @nicolamorgan
Publication Standards--Fragmented Present: http://bit.ly/L5cKfB and a Standard Future: http://bit.ly/L5cI7A @nickd
For literary inspiration follow @AdviceToWriters. Jon Winokur dispenses writerly wisdom of the ages.
A useful resource for describing settings, emotions, shapes, textures, and more: http://bit.ly/eIGRMO @AngelaAckerman
A free directory of #ebook pros--for covers, editing, formatting, & more: http://tinyurl.com/3mxg5zt #epub
Sign up for the free WKB newsletter for writing tips & the chance to win @AngelaAckerman 's "The Emotion Thesaurus" http://bit.ly/IDtqyG
Free Internet Tools for Writers: http://bit.ly/LGHbrw
How to Avoid the 2nd Book Slump: http://bit.ly/LGHoeq @janalynvoigt
The hero's journey, using Bridget Jones' Diary as an example: http://bit.ly/LGHXVy @PAShortt
The difference between tension and conflict: http://bit.ly/LGIo21 @AdelanteArts
7 tips for writing the middle grade novel: http://bit.ly/JAxxL0 @writerscoach
A look at tone: http://bit.ly/JAxCi0 @livewritethrive
Pacing tips: http://bit.ly/JAxMGa
9 Tips on Plotting a Novel in Verse: http://bit.ly/JAxVco @fictionnotes
Trimming Words From a Too-Long Manuscript: http://bit.ly/JAy0wJ @Janice_Hardy
Unconscionability in contract law: http://bit.ly/JAy4wH @JAKonrath
Tips for buying online ads: http://bit.ly/JAyenD @JaneFriedman
Tips for editing subplots: http://bit.ly/JAyjYq @BeccaPuglisi @LauraPauling
Defeating lazy writer syndrome: http://bit.ly/JAz97u @KristenLambTX
A Mantra for Blocked Writers: http://bit.ly/JAzozy @JoeBunting
50 creative writing professors on Twitter: http://bo.st/JAzt6t via @PassiveVoiceBlg
How to Get Better Results with Your List Posts: http://bit.ly/JAzx6c @pushingsocial
7 tips for writing good villains: http://bit.ly/JAzzLf @sarahahoyt
The Legacy of 'Legacy' Publishing: http://bit.ly/LMSL3T @stephenpub @Porter_Anderson
9 things 1 writer has learned from teaching writing: http://bit.ly/LMTeTN @readingape
An Agent on the Changing World of Children's Books: http://bit.ly/LMTv9l @DennisAbrams2
What Will Make An Agent Gong Your Pages: http://bit.ly/LMTBhb @roniloren
Quotation tips: http://bit.ly/KRDdy5 @writing_tips
5 newbie blogging mistakes: http://bit.ly/KRDkcX @michellerafter
Putting the Science in Zombie Apocalypse: http://bit.ly/KRDtx2
Think Like A Publisher: Production and Scheduling: http://bit.ly/KRDvoP @deanwesleysmith
How to Avoid Head-Hopping: http://bit.ly/KRDEZk @JodieRennerEd
7 Lessons to Improve Your Author Website: http://bit.ly/KRDVLK @duolit
Building Book Structure One Scene at a Time: http://bit.ly/KRRL0T @beth_barany
Tips for getting published in literary magazines: http://bit.ly/KRRU4a @JoeBunting
How to speak publisher: E is for Earning out: http://bit.ly/KRS0J5 @annerooney
Expand your platform by growing your email subscriber list: http://bit.ly/KRSfDZ @RachelleGardner @MichaelHyatt
9 Don'ts for Dialogue: http://bit.ly/KRSnDD @DIYMFA
Top 10 YA Books Every Writer Should Read: http://bit.ly/KRT9Ak @fuelyourwriting
Proofreading 101: http://bit.ly/N4qATI
Half of self-published authors earn less than $500: http://bit.ly/N4qJGN @alisonflood
The Importance Of Reaching Beyond Female Stereotypes: http://bit.ly/N4qRpG @BryanThomasS
Using Tarot for Creative Writing: http://bit.ly/N4qThb @JanetBoyer
5 New Twitter Tools to Boost Your Marketing: http://bit.ly/JZuusL @smexaminer
Best-Selling Author Has Harsh Words for Amazon: http://bit.ly/JZuAAs @PassiveVoiceBlg
Why Genre is Synonymous With Pop: http://bit.ly/JZuM2I @tordotcom
Noveling 101–A snapshot overview of writing: http://bit.ly/JZuZ5U @kalayna
Least-Favorite Book Critic Words and Phrases: http://bit.ly/LWlAiq @elizabethbastos
Do editors not say no because they can no longer say yes? http://bit.ly/LRNiJT @thefuturebook
Harnessing The Muse – How To Stay Inspired: http://bit.ly/LWlOGo @womenwriters @tartantantrum
Writers and exercise--don't let the writing life kill you: http://bit.ly/LWlU0A @galleycat
How to successfully launch a YA print novel: http://bit.ly/Ho0OZk @laurapauling