Twitterific

 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 23,000 free articles on writing related topics. It's the search engine for writers.

This week-- November 13-14:  Get Read – Marketing Strategies for Writers: Dan Blank’s We Grow Media is a  two-day online conference for authors looking for promotion strategies--and, ultimately, readers.  Speakers include Porter Anderson, Chuck Wendig, Dan Blank, Jane Friedman, Therese Walsh, and many others.  (I'm one of the scheduled speakers and am also am serving on the advisory board.)  More information about the conference and registration information can be found here.

If you use the discount code elizabeth, you receive $20 off the conference price.

Check out the new resource for writers.  It’s Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group website.  There you’ll find pages of links to resources—writing tips, publishers, agents, queries, self-publishing, marketing, contests, and publications for writers.

Friend and fellow mystery writer Margot Kinberg has put together a crime fiction anthology: In a Word--Murder.  The ebook retails for $2.99 and proceeds from its sales benefit Princess Alice Hospice, in memory of Maxine Clarke, a supporter of and good friend to the crime writing community.  One of my stories is in the collection, too...my first attempt at short fiction. :) 

The Search Engine for Writers: http://hiveword.com/wkb/search

How to nail NaNoWriMo: http://dld.bz/cT3Ej @nailyournovel

Ways of approaching setting in your novel: http://dld.bz/cT3En @Diana_Hurwitz

Why Writing Alternate History is Both Awesome and Soul Crushing: http://dld.bz/cT3Er @corsetscutlass @_ElizabethMay

5 Signs You Are Reading Too Much YA: http://dld.bz/cTzU3 @mittenstrings

Writers and the Optimal-Child-Count Spectrum: http://dld.bz/cTzUF @Rebeccamead_NYC @pageturner

Don't let your story stall: http://dld.bz/cT4QB @lindasclare

Crime fiction--learning about suspects by looking at their living space: http://dld.bz/cT65F @mkinberg

Self-publishing--breaking into the solid German book market: http://dld.bz/cTAFj @porter_anderson  @thecreativepenn @mmatting

Lessons learned from launching book two in a series: http://dld.bz/cTJDw @PAShortt

A co-publishing effort in Italy and its results: http://dld.bz/cTCwS @Porter_Anderson @marcellovena @MikeShatzkin

3 signs you should give up on a story: http://dld.bz/cTDbt @KMWeiland @Porter_Anderson

A closer look at ebook subscription services'  business model (Oyster, Scribd): http://dld.bz/cTGwm @MarkCoker @Porter_Anderson

30 Inspiring Quotes on Writing and Creativity: http://dld.bz/cTzUP @ADDerWORLD

Creative Mind Mapping for Novelists: http://dld.bz/cTzUY @livewritethrive

Self-Publishing: The Business License: http://dld.bz/cTzUZ @nataliewhipple

5 ways to overcome the limitations of 1st person POV: http://dld.bz/cTzWb @yeomanis

Tips For Writing A Better First Scene: http://dld.bz/cT4Ta @lindasclare

The Lee Strasberg Method School of Writing: http://dld.bz/cT4TR @hilarydavidson

Customizing Genre: http://dld.bz/cT4TU @publisherswkly

Lecture series on YouTube offers tips for better writing from author @BrandSanderson: http://dld.bz/cT4Uf

Six Ways To Describe A Character In First Person: http://dld.bz/cT4Ux @Writers_Write

Write something crummy today: http://dld.bz/cT4Uy @lindasclare

Tips for keeping your character in character: http://dld.bz/cT4U3

Inside Inner Conflict: http://dld.bz/cT4U7 @mooderino

The Art of Paragraphs: When to Hit Enter: http://dld.bz/cT4UT @LaurieBoris

Describing a Character's Physical Appearance: http://dld.bz/cT4Vb @angelaackerman

Tips for managing more writing time: http://dld.bz/cT4Vm

What Writing the Second Novel Is Really Like: http://dld.bz/cT4V3 @JulieWuAuthor

Tips for keeping readers reading: http://dld.bz/cT4VK @susanmeier1

10 Social Media Apps that Save Writers Time: http://dld.bz/cT4Y2 @ninaamir

5 editing tips: http://dld.bz/cT4YA @JackieKessler

On Diversity and Character Depth: http://dld.bz/cT4YC @literaticat

Know when to show, not tell: http://dld.bz/cT4YD @lindasclare

Twitter Tips for Writers That Will Help You Get the Most Out of the Network: http://dld.bz/cT4YZ @thewritelife

Where to Find Free Premium WordPress Themes: http://dld.bz/cT4Zb @blogherald @wonderwall7

Quick Manuscript Editing Tips: http://dld.bz/cT4Zn @iulienel @fantasyscroll

The One Thing You Must Do Before Taking Writing Advice: http://dld.bz/cT4ZA @storyaday

Will publishers accept a previously self-published novel? http://dld.bz/cT4ZN @nicolamorgan

Parting Ways with Your Agent: http://dld.bz/cScNP @ElisabethWeed

Plot twists keep readers guessing: http://dld.bz/cT6N2 @lindasclare

Success and Writing—What Keeps Us Going: http://dld.bz/cT6N7

Quality trumps quantity when it comes to connecting with readers: http://dld.bz/cT6QP @danblank

What makes NaNo good for writers? http://dld.bz/cT6Rd @ava_jae

How to Overcome RSI While Building Your Dream Writing Career: http://dld.bz/cT6YM @anca1268

7 People Who Will Help You Fire Up Your Writing: http://dld.bz/cT6Zh

How To Reduce Reader Fatigue: http://dld.bz/cT6Zk @ashkrafton

Ins and outs of pen names: http://dld.bz/cT6Zp @kristinerusch

Deepen your protagonist by giving him a world view: http://dld.bz/cT7aF @DonMaass @writerunboxed

A writer's experience with BookBub: http://dld.bz/cT7bR @ChesterCampbell

Common typos to avoid: http://dld.bz/cT7ca @MiladyDewinter

Start a New Novel in 22 Easy Steps: http://dld.bz/cT7cj @donnagambale

How to write a 5-minute Story: http://dld.bz/cT7cn @sheiladeeth

Tips for giving your story originality: http://dld.bz/cT7cx @Saumya35

Unclear Transitions: http://dld.bz/cT7c7 @Ross_B_Lampert

Dialogue as "character communication": http://dld.bz/cT7cC @gointothestory

Tips for busting writer's block: http://dld.bz/cT7cH

3 Ways To Build a Healthy Writing Routine: http://dld.bz/cT7cP @galleycat

Playing with Story Structure: http://dld.bz/cT7da

Scene Pacing: Balancing the "Beats": http://dld.bz/cT7dd- @lindasclare

7 Tips for Amazon Keywords and Best Selling Books: http://dld.bz/cT7vg @passivevoiceblg

What scriptwriters should know: http://dld.bz/cSbyq @scriptmag @LeeZJessup

The Three-Act, Eight Sequence Structure: http://dld.bz/cT7v2 @AlexSokoloff

Why Writing is a Partnership: http://dld.bz/cT7v5 @Woollz

The current state of self-publishing: http://dld.bz/cT7vB @jamesscottbell

Seven Tips for Writing How-to Books: http://dld.bz/cT7vD @Writers_Write

What To Do If Your Plot Doesn't Hang Together: http://dld.bz/cT7vP @raindance

7 Twitter tips for writers: http://dld.bz/cT7vU @wherewriterswin

Supplementing Your Blog With Expert Guests: http://dld.bz/cT7vY @BloggingTipsCom

Balancing Inner/Outer Conflicts: http://dld.bz/cT7wd @lindasclare

Count Your Rejection Letters Proudly: http://dld.bz/cT7wk @galleycat

When you're a fiction writing professor: http://dld.bz/cT7wt @glimmertrain

5 Tips for New Authors: http://dld.bz/cT8hx @StacyClaflin

How the world's most creative people get their ideas: http://dld.bz/cT8hD

5 Ways to Untangle Plot: http://dld.bz/cT8hH @awesome_dawn

Why Writerly Words Are Not Your Friend: http://dld.bz/cT8hM

Adding magic to the real world: http://dld.bz/cT9rN @JCareyAuthor @lytherus

Categorizing your book into a genre: http://dld.bz/cT9rP @passivevoiceblg

The popularity of Black Science Fiction is rising: http://dld.bz/cT9rS @StaffordBattle

Tips for avoiding the self-pubbed look: http://dld.bz/cT9rU @PaulaatAME

Publicists aren't wizards: "I can get it there but I can't make them love it": http://dld.bz/cT9sh @PJNunn

How Silence About the Realities of Publishing Hurts Authors: http://dld.bz/cT9st @KameronHurley @locusmag

11 types of plots: http://dld.bz/cT9s3 @shalvatzis

4 Tips to Solve 99% of Your Writing Problems: http://dld.bz/cT9tq @Janice_Hardy

3 tricks to sharpen your proofreading eye: http://dld.bz/cT9tw @LaurelGarver

The Novelist's Guide to Writing (Only) What you Know: http://dld.bz/cT9t4 @cdivakaruni

5 Ways to Make Your Novel Unforgettable: http://dld.bz/cT9tA @victoriamixon

Thoughts on Social Reading and Other Intrusions: http://dld.bz/cTDgJ

Hashtags for writers: http://dld.bz/cTDgP @AdriennedeWolfe

How to Use Scrivener's Cork Board: http://dld.bz/cTDgU @ava_jae

5 1/2 Reasons You Should Kill a Draft Blog Post: http://dld.bz/cTDgX @copyblogger @demianfarnworth

5 Reasons You Should Take Questions From Your Audience: http://dld.bz/cTDgZ @RobBiesenbach

How to Create Your First Invoice as a Freelancer: http://dld.bz/cTDhq @carefulcents

3 objectives of a proposal (and how they can motivate you after a writing break): http://dld.bz/cTDhx @AngieDicken

3 Easy Tips For Better Email Interviews: http://dld.bz/cTDhz @ticewrites

Which eBook Publishing Platform is Best? http://dld.bz/cTDh8 @KristenEckstein

How Not to Fire an Agent: http://dld.bz/cTDhN @byDougRich @scriptmag

12 Things That Will Happen in Your 1st 3 Months of Blogging: http://dld.bz/cTDjc @lindadessau

Simple is the Key to Telling a Story: http://dld.bz/cTDj3 @SouthrnWritrMag

Setting Up a Blog Tour: http://dld.bz/cTDj6 @DavidBCoe

Considerations when setting up a website: http://dld.bz/cTDjH @fictorians

4 Tips for Dealing with Plot Holes: http://dld.bz/cTD5e @RinelleGrey

10 Tips For Utilizing WordPress To Start Your Website: http://dld.bz/cTD5h @Firmology

Scene Arcs: http://dld.bz/cTD5r

The Request to Revise and Resubmit: http://dld.bz/cTD5V @JulieEshbaugh

How To Conduct a Live Facebook Author Interview: http://dld.bz/cTD6r @MsBessieBell

When Fear Is a Good Thing for Your Writing: http://dld.bz/cTD6E @Christi_Craig

How to Plot With the Three-Act Structure: http://dld.bz/cTD6H @janice_hardy

Deep POV Basics: http://dld.bz/cTD9v

It's Hard to Trust the Process: http://dld.bz/cTD9K @fictionnotes

Good advice 1 writer finds hard to follow: http://dld.bz/cTD9R @tmAlexander

Fight for unabridged audio rights: http://dld.bz/cTDAh @thebookseller

3 Ways To Build a Healthy Writing Routine: http://dld.bz/cT7cP @galleycat

Scene Pacing: Balancing the "Beats": http://dld.bz/cT7dd - @lindasclare

What scriptwriters should know: http://dld.bz/cSbyq @scriptmag @LeeZJessup

The Three-Act, Eight Sequence Structure: http://dld.bz/cT7v2 @AlexSokoloff

The current state of self-publishing: http://dld.bz/cT7vB @jamesscottbell

Seven Tips for Writing How-to Books: http://dld.bz/cT7vD @Writers_Write

The popularity of Black Science Fiction is rising: http://dld.bz/cT9rS @StaffordBattle

How risk averse publishers kill trends: http://dld.bz/cTGCd @JanetKGrant

Ways Novelists Can Brainstorm Plot and Scenes: http://dld.bz/cTGCk @livewritethrive

How to switch point of view without confusing the reader: http://dld.bz/cTGCq @nailyournovel

10 Steps to a Creating a Book Launch Team: http://dld.bz/cTGC2 @anitahigman

Top 20 Literary Quotes About Short Stories: http://dld.bz/cTGC9 @amandaonwriting

Benefits of having a publicist: http://dld.bz/cTGCE

Adapting a book to film--What Stanley Kubrick got wrong about "The Shining": http://dld.bz/cTGCJ @salon @magiciansbook

Despite competition from digital entertainment, there are young readers excited about books: http://dld.bz/cTGEr

An explanation of show, don't tell: http://dld.bz/cTGFR @maria_mckenzie

18 Months of Social Media: One Writer's Progress Report: http://dld.bz/cTGGh

25 Questions To Ask As You Write: http://dld.bz/cTGGn @chuckwendig {lang}

How Literary Agents' Responsibilities and Compensation are Changing: http://dld.bz/cTGG4 @chrisrobley

Top Writing Tips for Self-Published Authors: http://dld.bz/cSbvW @PublishersWkly

3 Ways to Use Dialogue to NAIL Great Characters: http://dld.bz/cTGG7 @niniehammon

Conscious writing: http://dld.bz/cTGJX

Overcoming Writing Road Blocks: http://dld.bz/cTGKe

Science Fiction Romance vs Romantic Suspense: http://dld.bz/cTK4P @dmburton72

The better way to self-publish: http://dld.bz/cTK4U @author_sullivan

Why Facebook Contests Really Do Work: http://dld.bz/cTK5e @lizstrauss

6 Tools That Stop Computer Distractions and Help You Stay on Task: http://dld.bz/cTK5m @Trekity

How we present ourselves plays into our brand: http://dld.bz/cTK55 @fictorians

Why Getting Some Negative Reviews Can Be Positive: http://dld.bz/cTK58 @jodyhedlund

Romantic, Thinker, Skeptic: Using Personality Types to Flesh out Your Character: http://dld.bz/cTK5D

Power Up Your Prose With Poetic Devices: http://dld.bz/cTK5R @martinaaboone

It's better not to imagine ourselves as successful: http://dld.bz/cTK5W @sharww