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 search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 18,000 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.

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Instances that might require writing a longer scene: http://bit.ly/PSjaG5 @LynnetteLabelle

Beginnings: Action and Change: http://bit.ly/PSjfJZ @jodimeadows

Pros and cons of 1st person POV and 3rd person close: http://bit.ly/SeF03f @JudgeHopkins

Write Fiction that Grabs Readers from Page 1: http://bit.ly/R1ynPY @writersdigest

5 observations from the big marketing world: http://bit.ly/Y1SzHr @junglereds

Where were all the publishers at #WDCW12? http://bit.ly/R2Ygz0 @Porter_Anderson @jamesscottbell @jpfine

Using diaries as clues in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/VhGrTs @mkinberg

 

The fifteen professions that drink the most coffee. Yes, writers made the list. http://bit.ly/R1xFSP @i09

 

Tips for writers approaching a transmedia future: http://bit.ly/PSWK7u @Porter_Anderson @Jeff_Gomez

Tips for setting up a novel series: http://bit.ly/R32CWR

Knowing when your script is finished: http://bit.ly/PSYAWa @gointothestory

10 ways to use a writer's conference to market your work: http://bit.ly/R32NkW @michellerafter

3 Ways To Create Incredible Characters: http://bit.ly/PSYFcf @woodwardkaren @thecreativepenn

How to Mind Map in 3 Small Steps: http://bit.ly/WXinnK @lifehackorg

Make Your Own NaNoWriMo Survival Kit: http://bit.ly/S6uddd @LauraHoward78 @WriteNowCoach

Demystifying Science Fictional Terms: http://bit.ly/S6qNai @KirkusReviews @sfsignal

The 15-Minute Writer: Building Your Platform: http://bit.ly/PT6f6F

The Fundamentals of Verbs: http://bit.ly/R3i5X3 @writing_tips

Making an emotional connection: http://bit.ly/R3ig4x

Tips for writers approaching a transmedia future: http://bit.ly/PSWK7u @Porter_Anderson @Jeff_Gomez

Kitchen Sink That First Draft: http://bit.ly/PT6vmk @janefriedman

Create Key Moments with Secondary Characters: http://bit.ly/PT6ChB @livewritethrive

Is It Worth Converting an Old Book Into an eBook? http://bit.ly/R3iHvF @jfbookman

Are you world building or world recycling? http://bit.ly/PT6NcR @WriterLor

Thoughts on Narrative Framing Devices: http://bit.ly/R3j5Kz @KgElfland2ndCuz

25 Ways To Get Your Creative Groove Back As A Writer: http://bit.ly/R3jjS5 {lang}

12 Signs Your Blog Is a Social Media Ghost Town (& Actionable Tips to Fix Them): http://bit.ly/SuzqK8 @heidicohen

Empathizing With Literary Agents: http://bit.ly/U1d1TM @passivevoiceblg

How Professional Writers Avoid Distractions: http://bit.ly/U1d81O @thecreativepenn

6 Ways to Make Researching Easier: http://bit.ly/SceslM @janice_hardy @AmieKaufman

Writing Historical Romance, Not History Lessons: http://bit.ly/U1dlCb @TexasDruids

Why Evernote is Great for Writers: http://bit.ly/SceNoF @ava_jae

Tips for uncluttered prose: http://bit.ly/SceVV0 @JodieRennerEd @angelaackerman

Weak words: http://bit.ly/U1dAgx

Tips for email mailing lists: http://bit.ly/Scf8rv+|+Duolit%29&utm_content=Google+Reader @duolit

Using Life's Disasters to Add Authenticity to Your Writing: http://bit.ly/ScffmH @CMKaufman

Neil Gaiman's 8 Rules of Writing: http://bit.ly/ScfkHa @brainpicker

Promote your writing business through your email signature: http://bit.ly/Scfqyx @michellerafter

Scoring the Book Review, Guest Post or Interview: http://bit.ly/ScfvSW @KristenLambTX

The Importance of Undisciplined Thinking: http://bit.ly/ScfIpc @creativitypost

How to Fascinate Others...and Why Authors Should Take Note: http://bit.ly/U1e9qG @jeanniecampbell

When Not to Show the Action: http://bit.ly/U1ekC5 @KMWeiland

9 Point Checklist for Book Manuscripts: http://bit.ly/U1epWF @AdriennedeWolfe

Creating story flow: the secret power of cause and effect: http://bit.ly/U1eARz @karenschrav

E-books in Libraries: They Still Don't Get It: http://bit.ly/U1f6iA @JAKonrath

Screenwriting--Why "The Princess Bride" should not work as a movie: http://bit.ly/SchF50 http://bit.ly/U1fdL1 @gointothestory

10 Tips for Launching your Steampunk Project on Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/U1fpdp @Julia_Brannon

Want to benefit from criticism? Approach it like a scientist: http://bit.ly/U1fE8f @AlexLickerman

The Balance Between Authenticity and Creativity: http://bit.ly/Sciniw @PatrickRwrites

The Future is Bright for Writers: http://bit.ly/Scjj6H

10 frequently-confused words: http://bit.ly/Scjte4 @writerscramp1

Learning to Improve Your Writing: http://bit.ly/ScjEGr @4YALit

Tips for getting exposure for your book: http://bit.ly/ScjLl9 @LauraHoward78

Ebooks as native apps vs. web apps: http://oreil.ly/RToMMU @jwikert

Don't Stop Writing in the Ugly Middle: http://bit.ly/VP4mKW @joebunting

A No Stress Guide to World Building: http://bit.ly/RTp9Hj @howtowriteshop

Stuck for a word? http://bit.ly/VP4v13 @emergentpublish

Co-Authoring: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: http://bit.ly/RTpFVV @rachellegardner

Why You Need an Author Platform – and How to Get One: http://bit.ly/VP4SJ3

Chapter One Analysis: The Casual Vacancy: http://bit.ly/TM55pa @mooderino

How To Write Every Day: Jerry Seinfeld And The Chain Method: http://bit.ly/SoyVDd @woodwardkaren

3 Steps to Living an Authentic Life Online: http://bit.ly/TM5g3M @geofftalbot

Testing Your Idea–Is it Strong Enough to Make an Interesting Novel? http://bit.ly/SozaxY @KristenLambTX

40 Tips to Boost Your Writing Skills to Master Level: http://bit.ly/TM5kQY @lifehackorg

How to Conquer Self Doubt And Just Write: http://bit.ly/SozhJY @writersdigest

An agent makes a case for the importance of agents: http://bit.ly/TM6lIR @passivevoiceblg

Analyst less optimistic that publishers will adapt to changing industry: http://bit.ly/Txd2m2 @brianoleary @kevin2kelly @Porter_Anderson

 

Why 1 writer is proud of her chick-lit novel: http://slate.me/SoApxg @salon

Can Posting Stories on Wattpad Help You Sell Books? http://bit.ly/TM6ufl @goblinwriter @cj_archer

Startups and Publishers: It Ain't Easy: http://oreil.ly/SoAvoG @hughmcguire

Screenwriting: Why "The Princess Bride" should not work as a movie: Part 3: http://bit.ly/SoAwsE @gointothestory

Priming your Creativity: http://bit.ly/TM6BYo @MichaelMichalko

A beat sheet for a popular song: http://bit.ly/TM6FaB

Why You Need an Author Platform – and How to Get One: http://bit.ly/VP4SJ3

The strength of female characterization: http://bit.ly/R0FiZX @Riduna

What It Really Takes to Get Published: http://bit.ly/Tgxcfp @jeffgoins @MichaelHyatt

15 Familial Terms and Their Other Meanings: http://bit.ly/VRC96r @writing_tips

How to Make Writing More Like a Real Job: http://bit.ly/TgxfYE

Physical Attributes Entry: Knees: http://bit.ly/VRF2Em @angelaackerman

7 Completely Insane Golden and Silver Age Superhero Origins: http://bit.ly/TgyV4s @ToplessRobot

The One Thing Holding You Back From Becoming a Successful Writer: http://bit.ly/VRFmmz @krissybrady

How to speak publisher: F is for Facebook: http://bit.ly/Tgz47Z @annerooney

Jim Butcher On Writing: http://bit.ly/VRFClg @woodwardkaren

Fantasy in the short form: http://bit.ly/VRGWEZ @VickyThinks

How to Beat 7 Common Self-Publishing Fears: http://bit.ly/TgzZ8q @aliventure

Writing, Creativity, And The Empowerment Of The Author In Publishing: http://bit.ly/VRHafk @thecreativepenn

In praise of bad boys' books: http://bit.ly/TgA3oP @guardianbooks

How Writers Should Die: http://bit.ly/VRHASU @jamesscottbell

3 Types of Accidental Writing to Avoid: http://bit.ly/S3s14C @writing_tips

A No Stress Guide to World Building: http://bit.ly/RTp9Hj @howtowriteshop

3 Obstacles to Writing an Ebook: Too Overwhelming, Lacking Motivation, and Too Technical: http://bit.ly/S3YNT9 @KarenCV

Are Self-Published Books the New Query Letter? http://bit.ly/PeUo1x @LauraHoward78

Writers' Conference Tips: http://bit.ly/S3ZCeI

A Smart 8-Point Content Marketing Strategy From a Failed TV Writer: http://bit.ly/PeUwy0 @copyblogger

Build Your Readership by Simplifying Your Menu: http://bit.ly/PeUxC4 @writeitsideways

World Building Techniques — Keep Your Reader Grounded In Your Story: http://bit.ly/S40fow @FaeRowen

The Only 2 Things Authors Ought to be Doing: http://bit.ly/S40TSU @JFBookman

Build Your Backlist Quicker with Shorter-Length Novels: http://bit.ly/PeVf2e

Tips for writing sexual tension: http://bit.ly/S41FiQ @laurahoward78

Freelancers--everything you wanted to know about word counts: http://bit.ly/S46IzD @michellerafter

How to Ask for a Blurb (Even When You're Intimidated): http://bit.ly/S47v3F @SarahPinneo

Great reasons to self-publish: 7 case histories: http://bit.ly/PeXNgR

Keeping Focused & Nailing the Pitch–Understand Your "Seed Idea": http://bit.ly/S47SeC @kristenlambTX

7 Things You Should Never Do After Getting Revision Notes From An Editor: http://bit.ly/PeXVgy @BryanThomasS

About Alliteration: http://bit.ly/PeY2sp @WriterSherry

Screenwriters: Set Pieces: Spin the plot: http://bit.ly/S48zo9 @gointothestory

Indie publishing on the cheap: http://bit.ly/PeYeIf @sarahahoyt

4 Out Of 5 Publishers Now Produce eBooks: Infographic: http://bit.ly/SorfSc @galleycat

One Reason to Write Fantasy: http://bit.ly/YeLWkq

Read the Way You Write: Classify It, Deconstruct It, Play with It: http://bit.ly/YeM03A @susanjmorris

Apostrophe Placement in Proper Names: http://bit.ly/SorxbL @writing_tips

3 Unexpected Ways to Quickly Find Your Next Blog Post Idea: http://bit.ly/YeMgQ0

Why 1 reader enjoys reading YA: http://bit.ly/YeMoPF @janine_ballard

6 Tests of a Solid Story Premise and 8 Ways to Write One: http://bit.ly/SorVXX @4YALit

12 tips for mastering the press release: http://bit.ly/YeMMxq @NatalieHartford

Different types of writer platforms: http://bit.ly/YeNbjs @woodwardkaren

7 Tips to Selling to a Stranger at a Book Event: http://bit.ly/YeRFqf @SouthrnWritrMag

When Should I Launch My Author Website? http://bit.ly/SoT8d3 @authormedia

Analyst less optimistic that publishers will adapt to changing industry: http://bit.ly/Txd2m2@brianoleary @kevin2kelly @Porter_Anderson

Is Blogging a Time-Suck for Writers? http://bit.ly/YfiDhz @jodyhedlund

10 Productivity Tips for Writers: http://bit.ly/ScJ3Nu @thecreativepenn @b3n3llis

The New World of Publishing: Promotion: http://bit.ly/PiBOpe @deanwesleysmith

Plots ~ Bigger Is Better: http://bit.ly/PiBSp9 @livewritethrive

Quick Tips for Promo Contests & Giveaways: http://bit.ly/ScJG9X @jfbookman

Why horror should be its own genre: http://bit.ly/ScJZBG @AnnieNeugebauer

What motives are behind the Penguin-Random House merger? What does it mean for writers? http://bit.ly/Ul8T18 @dansabbagh @Porter_Anderson @jwikert

How to get published? Finish the story: http://bit.ly/ScKHik @chuckwendig

Writing lesson learned from "A Lesson Before Dying": http://bit.ly/ScL1NV @juliemusil

The importance of file backup: http://bit.ly/ScLcZI @behlerpublish

Bring on the digital overthrow of publishing: http://bit.ly/PiCIlV @passivevoiceblg

12 Gmail Plugins to Boost Productivity: http://bit.ly/PiD0ZZ @lifehackorg

Raise vs. Rise: http://bit.ly/ScMBiP @writersdigest

The Social Media 'Train Wreck' That All Authors Must Avoid: http://bit.ly/ScNcRy @jonathangunson

Creating momentum in writing: http://bit.ly/ScNp7s

Working with publishers is "soul-crushingly tough and terminally slow": http://bit.ly/TxcHQg @gunzalis @Porter_Anderson

An agent with submission suggestions: http://bit.ly/ScNGqZ @SaraMegibow