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Sunday, April 14, 2013

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 by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Twitterific links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 19,000 free articles on writing related topics. It's the search engine for writers.
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The Search Engine for Writers: http://hiveword.com/wkb/search
An argument that publishers care more deeply about writers, books, and readers than Amazon: http://bit.ly/16xuXhh @futurebook
Field Report From the E-Book Revolution: The New Equilibrium: http://bit.ly/11otWH2 @jamesscottbell
The Bad PR Hangover (and How to Avoid It): http://bit.ly/16xv6Bg @SharonBially
Motivation-Reaction Units: Cracking the Code of Good Writing: http://bit.ly/11oub52 @kmweiland
The #1 Reason for #QueryFails: http://bit.ly/16xyMD4 @annerallen
Writers are ready for a digital/transmedia future--who will guide them? http://bit.ly/10Qijrp  @Porter_Anderson @JaneFriedman @AndyHunter777

 Backlist Then and Now: http://bit.ly/11oCsG8 @JAKonrath
Payment in Advance: http://bit.ly/11oDhhX @bob_brooke
Edit A Novel In Four Months: http://bit.ly/16xzdxd @woodwardkaren
Writer, Storyteller, Author? http://bit.ly/11oDBgN @fictionnotes
What Worries Publishers Most? http://bit.ly/107HX7S @bmorrissey
How to Begin a Short Story: http://bit.ly/YRrWSK @amazingstories0 @Sales_Source
Tips for an inexpensive book launch party: http://bit.ly/11NM5Nc @aishahmacgill
Why 1 writer exercises and then writes: http://bit.ly/16xBgSa @TheAtlantic
Creative Intersections: Pacing and Plotting: http://bit.ly/11oIHcP @davidbcoe
How to Create a Workshop From Your Ebook: http://bit.ly/16xBBEh @MenwithPens
The Basics of Scene Description: http://bit.ly/11oJpqG @SHalvatzis
The Battle of Science and Magic: Particles and Pixie Dust: http://bit.ly/16xBRmS @fantasyfaction
Creative Writing Exercise: What's Your Superpower? http://bit.ly/11oJQRR @melissadonovan
Areas to cut back in a manuscript: http://bit.ly/16xC2hX @lydia_sharp
5 Ways To Add Sparkle To Your Writing: http://bit.ly/11oKiPU
The Elements of a Good Mystery: http://bit.ly/16xCf4E @fictorians
Clarity In Writing & The Curse of Reader Assumption: http://bit.ly/17eWqWn @yeomanis
Maturing a Character Across a Series: http://bit.ly/ZapjeU @LaurelGarver
How Romance Writers Create the Perfect Leading Man: http://bit.ly/17eWQMu @MtnMoxieGirl
How 1 Writer Published and Launched an Ebook for Under $150: http://bit.ly/17eWWDU @danasitar
The Travel Writing Advice You Don't Want to Hear: http://bit.ly/17eX1Hz @alexisgrant
The Funny Thing About Thrillers: http://bit.ly/ZapNSd @Brad_Parks
What Should You Do About a Bad Review on Amazon? http://bit.ly/Zaq4EQ @BookMarketer
When you Really, Really Care: http://bit.ly/17eXw4l
How to Find Time to Write: http://bit.ly/17eYi1l @write_practice
Down the rabbit hole of research: http://bit.ly/17f07LF @JustBethann
10 Reasons Writers Should Claim Their Google Authorship Markup: http://bit.ly/ZatyHl @demianfarnworth
Why Do Writers Trash Their Efforts? http://bit.ly/ZatHud
Pitch Tip: Remember Your Stakes: http://bit.ly/17f0nKA @ava_jae
Reasons to Self-Publish: http://bit.ly/17f0x4K @behlerpublish
Voice as a tool: http://bit.ly/ZatZRP @jonclinch @btmargins
Tips & Tricks for Writing on the Go: http://bit.ly/Zau8EU @MarcyKate
Real, Consistent and Authentic: A Discussion of Voice: http://bit.ly/17f13jl @btmargins
11 tips to solve bloggers block by solving reader problems: http://bit.ly/11wC4p1 @problogger
iPhone apps for writers: http://bit.ly/Z6nJeT @mediabistro
Hero's journey--pros and cons: http://bit.ly/Z6p854 @VeronicaSicoe
Promoting Your Book on Twitter: An Intermediate's Guide: http://bit.ly/11wGgoH @chrisrobley
Deciding to Self-publish After Rejection: http://bit.ly/11wGBHW @CriticalMargins
Getting the most out of a beta read: http://bit.ly/11wGWui @tsbazelli
Why do writers plagiarize? http://bit.ly/Z6pB7t @wordforteens
Use Twitter like Margaret Atwood: Social Media Advice for Writers: http://bit.ly/11wHr7K @chrisrobley
Tracking the Hybrid Author: http://bit.ly/11wI40W @passivevoiceblg @DigiBookWorld
9 Itty Bitty Literary Crafts: http://bit.ly/11wIOmV @bananasuit
Investing in yourself: http://bit.ly/11wXUbR
The Fine Art of Bookselling: http://bit.ly/Z6wzt1 @fcmalby
How to support writers and help build a writing community: http://bit.ly/11wYkiD @carlywatters
Screenwriting Traits — Passion: http://bit.ly/Z6xPMT @gointothestory
Breaking in: The Pie Chart: http://bit.ly/Z6xZUA @julie_gray
Common legal mistakes mystery novelists make: http://bit.ly/11x2qaq
Delivering on your opening's promise: http://bit.ly/Z6yq0X @swlittlefield @martinaaboone
Writerly Uses for Excel: http://bit.ly/Z6ywWm @JennyHansenCA
How to Read a Book Contract – How Long Does It Last? http://bit.ly/Z6yDS3 @passivevoiceblg
3 Tips for Researching Your Next Project: http://bit.ly/11x4a3s @YAHighway
Write a Deeper Character: http://bit.ly/Z6yY7e @lindasclare
Problems with Your Story's Climax: http://bit.ly/11x4sas @americanediting
When To State The Obvious In A Story: http://bit.ly/Z6z6na @mooderino
Fantasy Settings: Finding the Right "Ethos" for your Setting: http://bit.ly/ZjDZPK @LBGale
2 Simple Ways to Give Your Stories Sparkle: http://bit.ly/10lbwpp @yeomanis
Pitches Are Fantasy, Pages Are Reality: http://bit.ly/ZjEM3g @CockeyedCaravan
Character Introductions: http://bit.ly/10lcORe @julie_gray
Explaining the Joke: http://bit.ly/ZjFDRq @Kid_Lit
Writing tough characters who are physically unimposing: http://bit.ly/10ldwxW @ajackwriting
Writing a memoir: Intersecting memory and story: http://bit.ly/ZjG8ec
Embracing your inner editor: http://bit.ly/10lgfrj @lilylefevre
The Winchester Mystery Story (that lead somewhere): http://bit.ly/ZjIXMn @JordanMcCollum
3 Answers to Questions About Capitalization: http://bit.ly/10lhkPR @writing_tips
Writing And The Monomyth: http://bit.ly/ZjJkXh @woodwardkaren
Will Authors Get Compensated for Used E-Book Sales? http://to.pbs.org/10lhZAX @mediatwit
The importance of building an email list: http://bit.ly/XlQcQp @pushingsocial
Reasons to self-pub--control: http://bit.ly/10tzdfj @behlerpublish
All about anime: http://bit.ly/XlQpTH @fictorians
Be a copycat: http://bit.ly/10tzQFT @KeithCronin
Your cover is killing your book: http://bit.ly/XlQVRz @acwainwright
The Key to Successful Storytelling: http://bit.ly/10tAQtv @jodyhedlund
When you receive a rough crit: http://bit.ly/10tCVFI @bluemaven
What Writers Need To Know About Tumblr: http://bit.ly/XlS8bI @galleycat
John Cleese on Storytelling: http://bit.ly/10tDIGL @JudyLeeDunn
Further and Farther: http://bit.ly/XlSkI6 @write_practice
Screenwriting Traits—Courage: http://bit.ly/10MlnEO @gointothestory
An Overview of SF/Horror Literature: http://bit.ly/Ybcx50 @amazingstories0
What Makes "Doctor Who" The Best Title In The History Of Television? http://bit.ly/YbcHt3 @goodinaroom
How (and why) to remove posting dates on WordPress blogs: http://bit.ly/10MJ1AU @authormedia
What To Do When Your Book Has Been Pirated On Amazon: http://bit.ly/XzMuVI @jeanoram
Canned responses from agents: http://bit.ly/10MJl2C
How WOOL Got A Unique Publishing Deal: http://bit.ly/12CyjkD @passivevoiceblg
Conquer your fear of attending your first blogging or writing event: http://bit.ly/12CypZu @michellerafter
What can keep you writing? http://bit.ly/10PqHEK @rxena77
The Harlequin Survey: http://bit.ly/12CyLiX @jakonrath
Choosing the Right Ghostwriter: http://bit.ly/10PqTns @ivinviljoen
Things to keep in mind while editing: http://bit.ly/12Cz8Kc @PegEditors
The Opening Image: http://bit.ly/10Pr2Y8 @Julie_Gray
7 Deadly Sins of Self-Editing: http://bit.ly/12Czq3F @writersdigest
5 Indie Author Tips For A Successful Live Ebook Launch: http://bit.ly/10PreXs @ornaross
Dread Writing Sexy Scenes? 5 Tips for Success: http://bit.ly/ZLkxEv @jamigold
Smart Book Marketing Includes Going Offline: http://bit.ly/14UrWcw @jfbookman
Why Serious Books Need Humor and Levity to Work: http://bit.ly/ZLkCIz @Sarah_Skilton
Insights regarding establishing shots: http://bit.ly/ZLkIjl @livewritethrive
The Art of Asking and the Economics of Writing: http://bit.ly/14UskrE @kgelfland2ndcuz
Why Write Book Reviews? 5 Five Payoffs for Authors: http://bit.ly/ZLkVmp @janvbear
Write it Badly Today So You Can Write It Better Tomorrow: http://bit.ly/14Uszmv @cockeyedcaravan
10 Ways to Avoid Gender Bias: http://bit.ly/ZLkZ5R @writing_tips
How to Read a Book With a Flashlight: http://bit.ly/14UsE9P @BooksAreMyBFs
How To Use a Kindle as a Bookmark: http://bit.ly/ZLl6y8 @galleycat
An interview with 2 talented screenwriters: http://bit.ly/ZLla11 @gointothestory
You Can't Talk About Your Own Culture in Science Fiction: http://bit.ly/14UsVJU @silviamg
The Writing Prep Zone: http://bit.ly/14Ut1B3
Writers' Guides of the Past: http://bit.ly/ZLlqgp @SophieMasson1
Be A More Productive Writer: Use A Voice Recorder: http://bit.ly/14UtaEE @woodwardkaren
The Story Milestones… and Beat Sheet: http://bit.ly/14BLgLZ @storyfix
5 areas you need to learn to write better copy: http://bit.ly/10ryNVf @ntaylor1981
8 pics and videos that describe what DRM is about: http://bit.ly/11ot4Cp @namenick
The Basics of Scene Description: http://bit.ly/11oJpqG @SHalvatzis
Creative Writing Exercise: What's Your Superpower? http://bit.ly/11oJQRR @melissadonovan
What Should You Do About a Bad Review on Amazon? http://bit.ly/Zaq4EQ @BookMarketer
Why do writers plagiarize? http://bit.ly/Z6pB7t @wordforteens
Tracking the Hybrid Author: http://bit.ly/11wI40W @passivevoiceblg @DigiBookWorld
How to Read a Book Contract – How Long Does It Last? http://bit.ly/Z6yDS3 @passivevoiceblg
Explaining the Joke: http://bit.ly/ZjFDRq @Kid_Lit
Writer, Storyteller, Author? http://bit.ly/11oDBgN @fictionnotes
When a Self-Published Author Has a No. 1 Best-Selling Book: http://onforb.es/122NPUu @forbes
Character Clinic: Preventing Whiny Characters: http://bit.ly/12TxLTU @jeanniecampbell
Publishers are reshaping themselves: http://bit.ly/122O4yW @MikeShatzkin
Characteristics of a bad crit partner: http://bit.ly/122OepS @kristenlambtx
A writer's courage: http://bit.ly/12TyJ2v @LawrenceBlock
Picture Books: Trust the Writing Process: http://bit.ly/122OyoC @fictionnotes
The Year of the Author? http://bit.ly/12Tz4SG @passivevoiceblg
3 Ways to Make Your POVs Equally Interesting: http://bit.ly/122OK7t @kmweiland
How To Write While Cleaning Your House: http://bit.ly/Yaib7h @storyadaymay

How to Fix Unrealistic Dialogue: http://bit.ly/YbbhyN @p2p_editor

A wrap-up of the Writer's Digest conference--agents address the changing industry and self-pubbing: http://bit.ly/10MMiAk @Porter_Anderson 

Different ways of handling suspense in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/10JuZ3x @mkinberg

The importance of building a brand: http://bit.ly/ZnBRk3 @BeateBoeker
 

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