Sunday, June 10, 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 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 or like us on Facebook.

3 tips to stay focused through a long-term project: http://bit.ly/KRCgWz @toddhenry @Porter_Anderson

Writer Confronts Alleged Plagiarist on Video: http://bit.ly/LWlZkT @galleycat

Stalkers in crime fiction:

What Every Author Needs to Know About Search Engine Optimization: http://bit.ly/LWm1JK @authormedia

Writers' Conferences–Valuable for an Indie Author? http://bit.ly/LWm5ZL @goblinwriter

Climbing Mount Revision 1 Step At A Time: http://bit.ly/LRNZ5H @DIYMFA @storyadaymay

Lulu.com Authors Have Earned $36M: http://bit.ly/LWmnQu @mediabistro

Literary Revolution in the Supermarket Aisle: Genre Fiction Is Disruptive Technology: http://ti.me/LWnHCS @leverus

Marketing Non-Fiction Vs Fiction: http://bit.ly/LWo946 @johnnybtruant @thecreativepenn

6 Reasons Editors Will Reject You: http://bit.ly/LWogMY @writersdigest

Writing happy endings for romance: http://bit.ly/LWooMx @traci_bell

Realistically portraying relationship between male and female protagonists: http://bit.ly/LWoAeG

14 Ways to Simplify Your Blogging and Get More Done: http://bit.ly/LWoJyL @NickThacker

Survey of Authors Reveals Widespread Dissastisfaction with Publishing Industry: http://bit.ly/LWoPGC @PassiveVoiceBlg

How to Plot by the Numbers: http://bit.ly/LWoSlL

How Amazon is changing the rules for books and movies: how-amazon-is-changing-the-rules-for-books-and-movies @iamjaygreene

4 infographics about self-publishing: http://bit.ly/LRRNnD @ebookfriendly

Silencing Your Inner Editor: http://bit.ly/LWpVCo @noveleditor

Dangling and misplaced modifiers: http://bit.ly/LRRYiH @livewritethrive

A writer's most important characteristic:

6 Habits to Help You Write When You Don't Have the Time: http://bit.ly/LWq74B @jeffgoins @tylerbraun

Hack the cover: http://bit.ly/LRS8Xw @craigmod @PassiveVoiceBlg

Tips for effective dialogue: http://bit.ly/LRSeOQ @NakedEditor

6 Ways Copyeditors Make Your Book Better: http://bit.ly/LRShtS @jfbookman

Are Books Becoming Too Long to Read? http://bit.ly/LRSnBT @thedailybeast

Literary Devices: Allusion: http://bit.ly/LRSvBe @fantasyfaction @ AmyJRoseDavis

Conflict In Story Is Like Finding Gold: http://bit.ly/LRSPA7 @mooderino

Writing a bestseller according to formula: http://huff.to/LRT9in

10-Second Story Ideas - Adapt Familiar Titles and Phrases: http://bit.ly/LRTiSG @DebGallardo

Creating a Book Series: Great Idea or Think Again? http://bit.ly/LRTWjh @FionaRobyn @KMWeiland

What Authors Seem to Forget About Marketing—Especially Those Who Dislike It: http://bit.ly/LRU8im @JaneFriedman

Romance structure and romantic moments: http://bit.ly/LRUfuo @dpeterfreund

5 Super Villain Schemes So Crazy They Might Just Be Crazy (some spoilers): http://bit.ly/LSb8VS @tordotcom

Too many great writing blogs to read? Beating the anxiety of online reading: http://bit.ly/LSbtYE

How to Get a Book Deal When You Suck at Pitching: http://bit.ly/LSbFHp @museinks

2 surveys on the business of writing: http://bit.ly/LSbOud @victoriastrauss

"If I can query you, then why do I need an agent?" http://bit.ly/LSbR9t @behlerpublishing

Tips for better dialogue: http://bit.ly/LSbWKl @SF_Novelists

Tips for better descriptions: http://bit.ly/LSc5NX @write_practice

Supervillain Tactics You Might Not Have Heard Of: http://bit.ly/LScaRE

The Pros and Cons of Pen-Names for Authors: http://bit.ly/L5auVJ @nickdaws

Literary Devices: Foreshadowing: http://bit.ly/KATrIJ @fantasyfaction @amyjrosedavis

Setting emotions aside on the emotional topic of self-publishing: http://bit.ly/M9EzFM @Porter_Anderson

Hunger Games — Revision Lessons From the Film Adaptation: http://bit.ly/M9EIsO @storyfix

10 quick tips for better fiction: http://bit.ly/M9ENNb @bob_mayer

Become a more productive writer by avoiding your email inbox: http://bit.ly/M9ESjW @krissybrady

1 writer's process for finding a freelance editor: http://bit.ly/M9Fsyc @IndiaDrummond

Demonstrate Your Author Brand With A Professional Headshot: http://bit.ly/M9G4ne @thecreativepenn

3 Tips for Authors on Networking: http://bit.ly/M9G7zy @NickThacker

Ways to be a More Productive Writer--Leave Yourself Notes: http://bit.ly/M9G6f6 @Janice_Hardy

Making the Most of Writers' Workshops: http://bit.ly/M9G8Uj @stinall

Book Link Tools for Authors: http://bit.ly/M9GcDp @authorems

Secure Your WordPress Blog Without Touching Any Code: http://bit.ly/M9GdqR @problogger

Tips for Tackling Big Tasks--Like Writing A Book: http://bit.ly/M9Gfis @JulieMusil

Pacing and Hooking Readers in the Opening Scene: http://bit.ly/M9Gfzc @Janice_Hardy

A look at Kobo's new self-pub platform:

Writer Beware: Undead Press & Editing Clauses: http://bit.ly/M9GgD8 @woodwardkaren

Why You Should Be Secretive About Your Writing Goals: http://bit.ly/M9GkTk @krissybrady

What's the Reading Level of Your Writing? http://bit.ly/M9Glqp @writing_tips

3 Rules for Writing Endings: http://bit.ly/M9Gquj @jblearnstowrite

5 Time Savers for Writers: http://bit.ly/M9Gr1o

15 Minute Writing Tasks: http://bit.ly/M9Gs5t @fictionnotes

Consistent craft in POV: http://bit.ly/M9GytL

A list of upcoming US writing cons and how to decide between conferences: http://bit.ly/M9GAlj @chucksambuchino

Easy Ways To Keep The Reader Interested: http://bit.ly/LdXqB4 @mooderino

An agent explains what a publishing contract covers: http://bit.ly/LdXsc9 @rachellegardner

Tips for your short bio: http://bit.ly/LdXAZ8 @Margo_L_Dill

Why Skimping on Macro Editing Could Cost You Readers: http://bit.ly/LdXK2u @JodyHedlund

Fifty Shades and Profiting Off Fanfic: http://bit.ly/LdXOzi @jenniecoughlin

Free and Low-Cost Resources for Kindle Authors: http://bit.ly/LdXWyS @nickdaws

Picture Book Tips from Abrams Books for Young Readers: http://bit.ly/LdXYXs @4kidlit

Does editing damage editors? http://bit.ly/LdY7Ko @sarahahoyt

Pinterest: an Opportunity for Creators – or a Threat? http://bit.ly/M1IEbw @markmcguinness

6 Things 1 Writer Learned About Hooks and Marketing from a Minstrel: http://bit.ly/M1LT2I @jeanniecampbell

Thoughts on bundling different book formats: http://bit.ly/M1M5iA @thefuturebook

How to Use Pinterest to Drive More Traffic to Your Blog: http://bit.ly/M1Mfq9 @smexaminer

The SCAMPER method of brainstorming: http://bit.ly/M1MyBc @creativitypost

Don't fall between the cracks; finish the dang book: http://bit.ly/M1MAJl @behlerpublish

Publishers Weekly Moves Into Self-Publishing: http://bit.ly/M7zKt7 @victoriastrauss

How to Promote Your eBook for Free: http://bit.ly/M7zR7Z @JasonBoog

Who's Going To Survive The Switch To Digital Books? http://bit.ly/M7zXfO @ChandlerWrites

Ebooks: winners in the generation game: http://bit.ly/M7Agao @guardianbooks @AnnaBaddeley

What Does It Take to Become a Full-Time Indie Author? http://bit.ly/M7Av5y @goblinwriter

Manipulating the Feeling Conveyed by Character Names: http://bit.ly/M7ByCx @JulietteWade

The Editor's Dozen: Common Mistakes Writers Make: http://bit.ly/M7CbvT @LynnetteLabelle

The Future of Book Cover Design in the Digital Age: http://bit.ly/M7CDdx @jme_c

Start Your Summer Right: 5 Creative Writing Tips: http://bit.ly/M7Fp2l @jessicastrawser

Turning Lurking Themes into Short Stories: http://bit.ly/M7FLpG

Top 10 Blog Traffic Killers: http://bit.ly/M7G2Ji @michaelhyatt @JaneFriedman

Self-publishing and the burden of proof: http://bit.ly/M7GjvH @chuckwendig

An agent reports that some self-pubbed authors want agents: http://bit.ly/M7Gwio @rachellegardner

Productive stupidity can lure us to extraordinary productivity: http://bit.ly/M7GWFy @JeffreyDavis108

It's okay for kids' books to be fantasy – why not adults' books? http://bit.ly/M7HhrO

Principal vs. Principle: http://bit.ly/M7JmE7 @writing_tips

Using Archaeology, Myth, & History for Inspiration: Royal Mountains Majesty: http://bit.ly/M7JSlx @genelempp

Terrifying French children's books - in pictures: http://bit.ly/M7Kzva

48 Elements of Persuasive Written Content: http://bit.ly/M7MYpD @copyblogger

4 types of dramatic tension: http://bit.ly/M7N6p6 @karenschrav

Literary Devices: Plot Devices: http://bit.ly/M7NjsB @fantasyfaction @amyjrosedavis

Keeping Readers Hooked Through Story Revelations: http://bit.ly/M7NsMA @Janice_Hardy

Would Your Story Benefit From a Distant Narrator? http://bit.ly/M7YL7x @KMWeiland

How to Remain Sane While Writing: http://bit.ly/M7YNfA @Ava_Jae

An agent on the dream cliche and beginnings: http://bit.ly/M7YXUj @Kid_Lit

"Had" isn't automatically bad: http://bit.ly/M7Z9Tr @howtowriteshop

The Most Common Reasons Good Manuscripts Get Rejected: http://bit.ly/M7ZllN

Self-Publishing: Are You Ready? http://bit.ly/M7ZBRQ @AnnetteLyon

Is Perfectionism Killing Your Career? http://bit.ly/K9UXZd @KristenLambTX

Balancing Dialogue and Narrative: http://bit.ly/K9VjPJ @christi_craig

Resist Query Tweakage: http://bit.ly/K9VryB @behlerpublish

What your flap copy has already given away: http://bit.ly/K9VwCs @carrieryan