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August 5, 2023
Lit Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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July 30, 2023
Writing Myths: Inspiration
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
“I only write when I’m inspired, so I see to it that I’m inspired every morning at nine o’clock.” by Peter De Vries
I’ve always said much the same thing as Mr. De Vries. For me, when people ask, “Where do you get your ideas?” I say, “I sit down and decide to have an idea.”
That’s not exactly true. I sit down and decide to have ten ideas, usually. I’ll type them on a black document or my computer’s notepad or sometimes in longhand. Then I read them over a few times and decide what seems like the best one. Brainstorm as many as possible, then be selective.
I do love writing. I’ve always loved writing. But I’m very rarely inspired. If I am inspired, I’m usually caught unawares, rummaging for paper or my phone when I’m driving or about to fall asleep.
For me, writing is more of a discipline. You set the guidelines for how disciplined you want to be with it (as always, I recommend that you set the bar low). It’s less about the muse and more about just moving forward, however you can. If that means skipping ahead to a scene you’re excited about, that works just as well as working through the book in a linear fashion.
You can sit there looking at a blank page and wait for inspiration to strike. Or you can brainstorm ideas and force one out. After a while, the process comes a lot more naturally.
How inspired are you when you write?
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July 29, 2023
Lit Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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July 23, 2023
On Toxic Productivity
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
We live in a culture that puts a lot of value into being productive. There are tons of blog posts and news stories on how to be more productive. Productivity is frequently equated with success.
This post is for those over-achievers out there. You know who you are. :) It’s about something called “toxic productivity”: something I hadn’t even heard of before last year. It’s also known as “action bias.”
What could possibly be bad about being productive? There’s definitely a downside, especially, I think, for writers and other creative people. Psychology Today discussed the issue in this post byPalena R. Neale Ph.D, PCC, :
Psychologist Kathryn Esquer, founder of the Teletherapist Network, says, “We could have used our free time to rest, recharge, and restore ourselves, but many of us filled those hours with more work to feel worthy, fulfilled, and in control.”
And what’s more, doing “enough” is never enough for people who fall into the toxic productivity trap. Such people are never satisfied—they could always have done more, or done things better. And this dissatisfaction is accompanied by guilt.
The article covers areas that sound very familiar to me. I’m definitely a Type-A, get-it-done person. The only thing I might disagree with is their statement that toxic productivity can produce slapdash efforts. Because I’ve already put the planning into it (my outlines, for instance), the results usually turn out all right. Although the results aren’t the problem, there are plenty of others associated with the issue.
Another article, this one by Danielle Doolen for The Everygirl site, talks about the problem inherent in choosing to only tackle tasks “with a clear objective”:
When’s the last time you did something solely for enjoyment? Like taking a walk in silence without forcing yourself to listen to a career-related podcast or taking on a hobby just for fun without trying to monetize it. People who suffer from toxic productivity often have unrealistic expectations about what needs to be accomplished. Sometimes what needs to be done is nothing. It’s okay if not everything you do has a clear purpose. Rest and relaxation are productive because they allow you to come back refreshed and ready to tackle your next project.
Although I hadn’t heard about toxic productivity until recently, I’m well-acquainted with burnout. Now I try and do better about refilling my well, although I am fairly single-minded even in my relaxation. To make the most of my time, I have watch-lists and TBR (to-be-read) lists so I can quickly hop right into something that I think I might enjoy. The idea is to get creative refreshment from activities like reading, watching films, taking walks outside, and listening to music.
One thing I haven’t been great about doing with myself is setting boundaries. It’s important to have an end to the working day. Emails can wait until the next day and so can other writing-related tasks.
Maybe tell yourself: you’ve done well today. It’s time to pack it in. Talk to yourself as you’d speak to a friend. Would you tell your friend they could be more productive after they’ve put in a full day?
Have you ever heard of toxic productivity? Have you experienced it for yourself?
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July 22, 2023
Lit Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Lit Links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 70,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers. While you’re there, check out the Writer’s Digest award-winning Hiveword novel organizer.
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July 16, 2023
Celebrating Milestones as a Writer
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Today’s topic is on something I’m really bad at: celebrating writing wins.
I’m trying to do better. My usual m.o. is to finish one project and immediately hop into another, often on the same day.
That approach is good for making progress, but it’s not necessarily good for preventing burnout. When I don’t acknowledge that I’ve done something I should be proud of (finishing a book or an outline, editing a tough section of a book, or creating ad copy for Amazon ads), I do end up feeling more run-down. It’s as if I’m looking for a little self-congratulation.
Whatever your writing-related wins are, they deserve recognition. It’s a celebration of more than just a particular milestone. It’s also a celebration of your drive, consistency, and creativity. Not only can celebrating these wins help prevent burnout, they can also help replenish our motivation and keep us going.
The scale of the celebrating is entirely up to you. It can be private (mine usually is) or can be celebrated by a group. It can be inexpensive (binge-watching that show you haven’t had time to watch) or pricier (something you’ve wanted to buy yourself for a while). I like picking up take-out for myself.
The point is just to take time out of your busy schedule to give yourself a little pat on the back. Writing and the writing business can be grueling—we need all the encouragement we can get.
Are you good about celebrating your writing wins?
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July 15, 2023
Lit Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 65,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers. While you’re there, check out the Writer’s Digest award-winning Hiveword novel organizer.
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Business / MiscellaneousApproaching another author for help: by Leslie BudewitzInterview: Laura Elliott, Ghostwriter: @GoodStoryCoThe Value of Copyright: @pubcoachHow to Create a Squarespace Website for Authors: @davechessonConferences and Events / MiscellaneousWinners of the Society of Authors’ 2023 Awards: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesUK: Christine Pillainayagam, KLeah Thaxton Win the Branford Boase: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesCreativity and Inspiration / Inspiration6 Ways Tabletop Gaming Can Help Improve Your Writing: by Whitney CarterCreativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as WritersCelebrate Pride with These Speculative Graphic Novels: @SWytovich @litreactorFour Science Fiction Novels Set in Future Versions of San Francisco: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomCrime Fiction With No Sleuths: @MargotKinbergSix Favorite Authors Writing in New or Unexpected Genres: @QueenOfRats @tordotcomFive Satisfying Standalone Books for Instant Gratification: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomCrime Fiction: In The Spotlight: Naomi Hirahara’s Clark and Division @margotkinbergWhy Are Stories Popular Despite Problems? by Oren AshkenaziCreativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Fitting in Writing10 Time Management Tips for Fiction Writers: by Juliet Dreamhunter @livewritethriveCreativity and Inspiration / Writing LifeCreative Writing vs Writing as Therapy: by Sara Kopeczky@TheRyanLanzThe Writing Juggling Act: @karencvFind Your Writing Team: @TimSuddeth @ediemelsonWhat Sort Of Writer Are You? by Dale Ivan Smith @killzoneauthorsWhy Authors Need Continuous Learning: by Doug Lewars5 Things Gardening Teaches About Writing: @QuotidianWriterReaders’ Pet Peeves. Should Writers Pay Attention to Them? @annerallenHow is Your Writing Lately? by P. S. HoffmanYou Gotta Have Heart: @jamesscottbell @killzoneauthorsSecond Novel Syndrome: by Lily Lindon @thenovelryHow I’m Sustaining My Love for Writing and How You Can Too: by LaKisha Cargill @seejavaciawriteGenres / HistoricalHistorical Writing: Get Your Facts Straight: @JoanHallWrites @storyempireGenres / Memoir‘I was terrified just before it was released’ – Anne Pinkerton @AAPinkerton on writing a grief memoir: @roz_morrisWriting Your Transcendent Change: Memoir With Marion Roach Smith: by Marion Roach Smith @thecreativepennGenres / MysteryUnusual Settings in Crime Fiction: @MandSMagazineFor the Love of Serial Killers: @MandSMagazineGenres / Non-FictionHow to Write a Biography: A 7-Step Guide [+Template]: @reedsyGenres / PoetryPoetry and AI: by Shutta Crum @floridawriters1Genres / Screenwriting10 Quick Reasons Why Writers Should Become Script Readers: @bang2writeGenres / Short StoriesCreating Scenes In Short Story: @JunetaKey @theiwsgWhy Short Stories Are Difficult to Write: by Teagan BerryPublishing / MiscellaneousSelf-publishing News: USA Today Bestseller List is Back: by Dan Holloway @indieauthoralliPublishing / News / DataEIBF Issues Its 2022 Bookselling Markets Report: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / News / International PublishingAt CONTEC Mexico: Examining the Hopes and Hurdles of Sustainability: by Adam Critchley @pubperspectivesThe Netherlands’ Elsevier Gains Benetech Accreditation: @porter_anderson @pubperspectivesMVB’s New UK Teleordering Service Platform Goes Live: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesJerusalem’s Educational Bookshop: ‘The Palestinian Point of View’: @OliviaSnaije @pubperspectivesTech Publisher IEEE in Transformative Agreement With Spain’s Universities: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesAt Frankfurt’s CONTEC Mexico: ‘Art for Audio’s Sake’: @pubperspectives by Adam CritchleyIn Geneva: WIPO’S Marrakesh Treaty’s 10 Anniversary: @porter_anderson @pubperspectivesThe United States Rejoins UNESCO After Its Trump-Era Exit: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesSustainability: Taylor & Francis Opts for Paper Wrapping in the UK: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesSven Fund: 10 Years of Open Access at Knowledge Unlatched: @HannaSJohnson @pubperspectivesRights Edition: Tokyo and Kansai Rights Meetings Announced: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / Options / Self-PublishingMy Pathway to Self-Publishing: by Marisa K. Jones @womenwritersPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / QueryingCareful with teenage petulance (query critique): @nathanbransfordBut what if I piss off the agent? by @janet_reidPublishing / Process / Book DesignAIGA Names Its 2022 50 Best Book and 50 Best Cover Designs: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesHow to Create a Book Cover that Wows [2023]: @nownovelWriting Craft / Arc8 Point Story Arc: What Is It and Is It Worth Using? @SWMillarAuthorWriting Craft / BeginningsWhy No One Is Reading Past Your First Chapter: @janice_hardyWriting Craft / Characters / DevelopmentCharacter Type & Trope Thesaurus: Magician: @beccapuglisi @onestop4writersWriting Craft / Characters / ProtagonistsGiving Your Hero Agency When Things Go Wrong: by Chris WinkleWriting Craft / ConflictHeight and Combat: from How to Fight WriteWriting Craft / Lessons from Books and FilmFive Stories With Poorly Established Stakes: by Oren AshkenaziWriting Craft / MiscellaneousJennifer McMahon’s Top Writing Tips: @Writers_WriteHow Can We Define Our Story’s Essence? @jamigoldWriting Craft / POVPoint of View (POV): Structuring: by Stephen Geez @storyempireWriting Craft / RevisionManuscript Changes During Copyediting: by Jeanette the Writer @diymfaWriting Craft / Revisions / CritiquesWhy Your Book Needs Beta Readers: by Andrea LundgrenWriting Craft / Settings and DescriptionHow Place Shapes Story: by Janice Deal @womenwritersWriting Craft / World-BuildingWorldbuilding 101 for Writers: Agriculture: @ACW_Author @ediemelsonWriting Tools / ResourcesThe 3 Best Courses on Selling Books Direct to Readers @StoryHobbitUncategorizedWhat Metaphor Fits Your Writing Career? @theladygreer
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July 9, 2023
Twitterific Writing Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 65,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers. While you’re there, check out the Writer’s Digest award-winning Hiveword novel organizer.
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Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration40 Coming of Age Story Ideas: @suelweems @write_practiceCreativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as WritersFive Fantasy Stories in Which the Moon Is More Than a Moon: @ColeRush1 @tordotcomFive Surprisingly Sympathetic Supervillains: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomFive Books That Help Me Face Anxiety and Feel Better About the World: @ColeRush1 @tordotcom“How Choose Your Own Adventures helped me win the Booker prize”: @GuardianBooks @ShehanKaruFive Authors Who Adapted Others’ Stories (Plus Their Own): @randeedawn @tordotcomCreativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writer’s BlockHow to Get Unstuck by Asking Questions (About Your Book): @LisaTenerCreativity and Inspiration / SuccessTwo Success Factors No One Wants To Talk About: by Jaime BuckleyCreativity and Inspiration / Writing LifeWriting Advice You Should Never Follow – A Top-10 List for Writers: @EdieMelsonThe selfless work of book promotion: @jbernoffWriting: Getting Back to It: @LindasclareIs Your Writing Good Enough? @bookendslitAre You Creating Your Writing Career or Someone Else’s? @FoxPrintEdOn Migraines, Pain, and Creativity: @AmyGracieL @The_Millions3 Tips From My Failure As an Author: @KelsieEngenAI For Good, AI For Bad, AI for All: from Fix Your Writing HabitsThe Easy Way to Become a Better Writer: @PSHoffmanAuthorLet’s Chat About ChatGPT @jamesscottbellHow Travel Can Boost Your Creativity: by Susanne Bennett @writers_writeFighting Writer Discouragement–in Ourselves and in Others: @ediemelsonWriter Wannabes and other Literary Cooties: @ruthharrisbooksIt’s Okay To Ask For Help: @mtjohnson51I Feel Bad For New Writers… More Myths @deanwesleysmithLies About Writing that I Sometimes Believe: @AHuelsenbeckWhy David Sedaris Still Keeps His Daily Diary: by Sam FragosoGenres / HorrorHow Horror, As a Genre, Works: by John Truby in Conversation with Brad Listi @lithubGenres / MemoirThe Ethics of Writing Hard Things in Family Memoir: @kellymcmasters2Genres / MysteryCrime Fiction: In The Spotlight: J.M.Gregson’s Murder at the Nineteenth: @MargotKinbergFictional Court Cases in Crime Fiction: @MargotKinbergGenres / Non-FictionHow to Write Nonfiction When You’re Not an “Expert”: by Liz Green @JaneFriedmanGenres / Young AdultCrafting the Parents in Your YA Novel: @domwritesbooks @diymfaPromo / Ads5 Reasons Your Amazon Ads Aren’t Working: @BookgalPromo / Blogging10 Reasons for Authors to Blog: by Robin Houghton @TheRyanLanz3 Reasons You Need a Blog if You’re a Children’s Writer: @WritersCoachPromo / Book ReviewsVanishing Reviews on Amazon: @BeemWeeks @StoryEmpirePromo / MiscellaneousAre you promoting yourself before you’re ready? @pubcoachPromo / NewslettersEverything an Author Needs to Know About Reader Magnets: @bookgal @bowkerPromo / PlatformsAre You Sure You Don’t Have an Author Platform? by Lena Nelson @janefriedmanPromo / WebsitesHow to Choose a Website Template for Bloggers & Writers: by Nancy P. HowardPublishing / MiscellaneousHow to Write Submission Guidelines for Your Anthology: by Deborah Sheldon @HorrorTreePublishing / News / International PublishingRecalling Ukrainian Writer and Activist Victoria Amelina: @porter_anderson @PubperspectivesIn Berlin, Two Literary Agencies Merge To Form Gaeb & Eggers: @Porter_Anderson @PubPerspectivesGerman Book Market Report 2022: Turnover Down 1.9 Percent: @Porter_Anderson @PubPerspectivesCONTEC Mexico: ‘Is the Publishing Industry Sustainable?’ @Porter_Anderson @PubPerspectivesMauro Mazza Gets Started as Italy’s Frankfurt 2024 Commissioner: @Porter_Anderson @PubPerspectivesChina’s May Bestsellers: Online, on Film, and Stage: @Porter_Anderson @PubPerspectivesPublishing / Options / Traditional PublishingWhat Not To Do When Sending Off Your Manuscript: by Charmedward @TheRyanLanzPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / PitchesHow to write a killer one sentence pitch (or logline) for novels and memoirs: @NathanBransfordPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / RejectionsReframe Rejection: @WriteNowCoachWriting Craft / BeginningsGive your protagonist something to do (page critique): @NathanBransfordYour first pages: 5 book openings critiqued by @agentpete @mattschodcnews and @roz_morris: Writing Craft / Characters / AntagonistsHow To Bring Back a Defeated Villain: by Oren AshkenaziWriting Craft / Characters / DevelopmentDon’t Place a Protective Shield Around the Characters You Write: @DiAnnMills @EdieMelsonCharacter Tropes and Types: Innocent: @AngelaAckerman @onestop4writersWriting Craft / Characters / ProtagonistsThe Joy of a Bewildered Protagonist: @jon7payne @CrimeReadsWriting Craft / Common MistakesAvoid the Bubble Scene: by Marilynn ByerlyWriting Craft / DiversityYou’re Doing It Wrong: Fix Your Asian Characters: by Melissa Yi @CrimeReadsWriting Craft / EndingsWhy Story Endings Are Often Predictable – And That’s Okay: @livewritethriveWriting Craft / Flashback and Back StoryHow to Write a Character’s Backstory: @JerryBJenkinsWriting Craft / Lessons from Books and FilmFive Ways SF Writers Sidestep the Problem of Relativity: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomWriting Craft / Literary DevicesHow a Writer Can Manage Tone: by Doug Lewars @TheRyanLanzWriting Craft / Miscellaneous7 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Beginning Writer: @SeptCFawkesWriting A Book: Information Delivery Elements: @KMAllan_writerHow to Write a Myth: @evamarie41 @HorrorTreeCommercial Fiction vs. Literary Fiction: Which Do You Write and How to Tell the Difference: by Andrea Lundgren5 Ways to Use Your Character’s Shadows to Power Your Story @KMWeilandCrafting Your Novel’s Key Moments With John Matthew Fox: @thecreativepennPros and Cons of the Battle Fiend: @cyallowitzWriting Craft / Pre-Writing / PlottingWhat is Story Structure? @ByMichelleReneeWriting Craft / Pre-Writing / ResearchWriting-Related Research: Common Misconceptions About Surviving Extreme Cold: @gideonpsmith @DanKoboldtWriting Craft / RevisionHow to Edit a Novel: 8 Top Tips for Editing a Book: by Shane MillarWriting Craft / Revisions / CritiquesHow Writers Can Recover From a Bad Beta Reader: @losapalaWriting Craft / Settings and DescriptionTips for Distant Settings: @authorterryo @killzoneauthorsWriting Craft / TropesWhy the “Intelligent Asshole” Trope Needs to Die: by jennsepticeyeWriting Tools / ResourcesFree Resources for Writers: by Erica Converso @onestop4writers
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July 1, 2023
Twitterific Writing Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 65,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers. While you’re there, check out the Writer’s Digest award-winning Hiveword novel organizer.
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Business / Miscellaneous5 Ways to Make Money Using Skills You Already Have: @quiettypeblogI Feel Bad For New Writers: Myths: @DeanWesleySmith5 Ways to Use ChatGPT as an Author: @dkparsonswriter @SelfPubFormA 6-Step Guide to Publishing a Bestselling Book (podcast): @DanBlank @WeGrowMediaConferences and Events / MiscellaneousCanada’s New Weston International Award in Nonfiction Goes to Robert MacFarlane: @porter_anderson @pubperspectivesIn London, the PEN Pinter Prize Goes to Michael Rosen: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesUNESCO’s Sharjah Prize Goes to Istanbouli and Ben Boubaker: @porter_anderson @pubperspectivesCLMP’s Ninth Annual ‘Firecracker Awards’: Five Categories in 2023: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesCreativity and Inspiration / Careers in Writing and Day JobsDoes Your Job Influence Your Writing? @EliasJMcClellanCreativity and Inspiration / Inspiration15 Fascinating Story Starters From Nextdoor: @BeingTheWriter @womenonwritingCreativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as WritersFive Classic SF Novels Featuring Advanced Body Modifications: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomCharacter Creation in Mysteries: by James Polkinghorn @MandSMagazine5 Feel-Good Comfort Reads: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomCreativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Fitting in WritingActive Questions and Productivity: @SueBEdwards @womenonwritingHave a Productive Summer Writing by Incorporating These 4 Tips into Your Routine: @ZenaDellLowe @EdieMelsonHow to Overcome Obstacles to Writing: @ecellenbCreativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writer’s BlockMindset, Motivation, and Tchotchkes: @GarryRodgers1Creativity and Inspiration / SuccessIntent and Writing Success: @KarenCV @FrugalBookPromoCreativity and Inspiration / Writing LifeBusiness Musings: Creative Cross-Training: by Kristine RuschWriting: A Form of Deep Play by Stacey Shubitz @2writingteachrsThe Four Sources of Shiny Object Syndrome: @kadavyThe Person Who Wrote It Is Eating Ramen: Samantha Irby on Writing for TV: @lithubGood News for Older Women Writers: Your Age Is a Bonus: @writeabookFinding a Work-Life Balance for Writers: @PattySmithHall @EdieMelsonIs It Ethical to Use Generative AI in Fiction Writing? by Oren Ashkenazi and Chris WinkleHow to be the best mentor ever: @KMazeauthorWhat I Learned About Writing From Reviewing: @TheBookMaven@lithubGenres / MiscellaneousSeries Versus Standalones + 6 Tips for Making Graphic Novels by Mira Reisberg: @ChildrensBookAcGenres / MysteryPortraits as Elements in Crime Fiction: @MargotKinbergWhy Murder Mysteries Intrigue: by Charlene Bell Dietz @MandSMagazineA Closer Look at Mystery Beginnings: @MargotKinbergWhat is a Hard-Boiled Mystery? @MandSMagazinePostwar Times as an Element in Crime Fiction: @MargotKinbergGenres / Poetry15 Tips for Writing Poetry: @WordDreamsPromo / BloggingA Closer Look at Substack: by Cathy C Hall @womenonwritingCould you be a monkey bar blogger? @pubcoachPromo / Miscellaneous190 Advanced Marketing Strategies with Nick Thacker: @sacha_black5 Ways to Use AI in Your Book Marketing: by Rose Atkinson-Carter @TheIWSG @ReedsyHQTips for Setting a Budget for Your Book Marketing: @BookgalPublishing / MiscellaneousA ‘Freedom to Read’ Campaign Amid US Censorship: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesOxford University Press Distributes Kids’ Titles with IPG: @porter_anderson @pubperspectivesPlan S’ 2022 Report: ‘Clearly Disappointing’: @porter_anderson @pubperspectivesSpringer Nature Issues Its New ‘Progress Report’: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPenguin Random House’s New Inklore: ‘Pop-Comics’: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / News / DataAAP’s StatShot: US Trade Revenues Down 11.2 Percent in April: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / News / International PublishingUkraine: Kyiv’s Book Arsenal Festival Draws 28,000: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesFrance: 2022 Book Revenues Were Down 5.4 Percent: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesSwiss Publisher Frontiers in Deal with Polish Biochemical Society: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / PitchesPitch and Win: Guide to Online Pitch Events: @JJGraham_Books @DIYMFAPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / QueryingWhat does the protagonist have to do? (query critique) @NathanBransfordQuerying Basics: 5 Tips for Landing a Literary Agent: by Dario Villirilli @ReedsyHQPublishing / Process / FormattingEpilogue vs Prologue: What’s the Difference and How to Format: @DaveChessonPublishing / Process / LegalitiesEditing Clauses in Publishing Contracts: What to Watch For: @victoriastraussWriting Craft / Characters / AntagonistsCreating that “Killer” Character: by Georgio Konstandi @TheRyanLanzWriting Craft / Characters / DevelopmentCreating Believable Characters is a Challenging & Rewarding Part of Being a Writer: @AneMulligan @EdieMelsonHow do You Write Compelling Characters? Find the Source of Their Pain: @ejcop @CrimeReadsHow to Create Insanely Complex Characters Using “Shadow Theory: @KMWeilandWriting Craft / Characters / EmotionRevealing Emotion Using Show vs Tell: by Winnie Griggs @SKRViLLWriting Craft / Common MistakesCommon mistakes new fiction writers make: @NatRussoWriting Craft / ConflictRita Chang-Eppig on How to Write a Fight Scene: @lithubWriting Craft / DialogueDialogue Writing Examples from Top Books vs AI: @nownovelWriting Craft / HumorFive Simple Ways to Make Your Writing Funnier: @MikeLukas4Writing Craft / Lessons from Books and FilmSuccession & Barry – 6 Ways to Write Characters You Love to Hate: @Jamie_Nash @savethecatSix Lessons from My Writing Crush: by Keith Cronin @WriterUnboxedWriting Craft / MiscellaneousThe Devil’s in the Details: by Dave King @WriterUnboxedMetaphysical elements in writing: @JanSikes3 @StoryEmpireHow to Write a Character’s Breaking Point: @AuthorMarileneFive Writing Tips from The French Chef: by J. M. Kessler @DIYMFA5 Things Your Readers Need From You: by Andrea Lundgren @TheRyanLanzLittle Cuts Bring Big Benefits: @jamesscottbell @killzoneauthorsArtistic License: @Virgilante @StoryEmpireWriting Craft / Revisions / CritiquesShould You Leave Your Critique Group Once You’re Published? @annerallenWriting Craft / Word CraftingWelcoming the Weak Words in Revision: @AnneJanzerWriting Tools / AppsCampfire for Plotters, Pantsers, and Plantsers: by Ann Christy @TheStoryEditorBest Book Writing Software 2023: Top 5 Programs for Writers: by Shane Millar @TheStoryEditor
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June 24, 2023
Twitterific Writing Links
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 65,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers. While you’re there, check out the Writer’s Digest award-winning Hiveword novel organizer.
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I’m taking a few weeks off from blogging for a summer break. I’ll continue posting Twitterifics, though. :) I’ll be back July 17 with regular posts.
@WriterUnboxedI Feel Bad For New Writers: Things Change: @DeanWesleySmithWriter’s Block And The New Writer: What My 11-Year-Old Daughter Learned At Authorcon: 2 @P_M_Anderson @LitReactorHow To Write About Your Mother:
@RTMcDonell @lithubIn Praise of Meandering: by Valerie Nieman @WomenWritersMaking Art From Life. Mental Health For Writers: @tobywneal @thecreativepennWhy There’s No Such Thing as “Just a Story”: @KMWeilandBecoming a Mom Has Made Me A Better (And Worse) Writer: @AuthorSATHow to harness the power of distraction free writing: @pubcoachThe Good, the Not-So-Good and The Frustrating Aspects of Entering Writing Contests: @EdieMelsonGenres / MysteryImportant Elements of Mysteries: @jrlauthorMob Mentality in Crime Fiction: @MargotKinbergGenres / Non-Fiction3 ways to choose your irresistible self-help book topic: @_GinnyCarterGenres / Short StoriesGetting Your Short Story Published: What You Need to Know About Submission, Rights and Payments: @RayneHallPromo / MiscellaneousHow to Leverage Book Awards: @LisaTenerBook Club Adventures: by Sheena WilkinsonStrategy and collaboration tools for a modest book launch: @jbernoffPromo / NewslettersTips to Improve Newsletters: Design: @SueColetta1 @killzoneauthorsPromo / Social Media TipsThe Top 3 Simple Instagram Tips for Writers: @art4earthlings @DIYMFAPublishing / MiscellaneousHow to write acknowledgments: @jbernoffRichard Charkin: Chatting Megatrends With ChatGPT: @rcharkin @pubperspectivesSelf-publishing News: Twitter Sued Over Failure to Enforce Copyright Violation Notices: @agnieszkasshoes @IndieAuthorALLIPublishing / News / International PublishingWorld Refugee Day: Italian-Ukrainian Bilingual Books in Naples: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesReport: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Backs the Hurowitz S&S Bid: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesTaylor & Francis Reports ‘Accelerating Open Access in the UK: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / Options / Traditional PublishingHow Rigid Are Deadlines in Publishing? @bookendslitPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / RejectionsHave you met your rejection quota? @pubcoachPublishing / Process / DistributionBest Ebook Affiliate Program: My Top 7 Recommendations: @DaveChessonWriting Craft / BeginningsCareful with the “here’s what you need to know” opening (page critique): @NathanBransfordWriting Craft / Characters / DevelopmentBirth Order and Character Development: the Only Child: @gmplano @StoryEmpireWhat is Your Character’s Fatal Flaw? @KelsieEngenEnhance Your Story’s Rampant Appeal With Archetypes: @JunetaKey @TheIWSGCharacter Type and Trope Thesaurus: Explorer: @AngelaAckerman @onestop4writersWriting Craft / Characters / ProtagonistsProtagonists Who ComeOut Of Nowhere: by PJ Parrish @killzoneauthorsWriting Craft / Common Mistakes10 Tips for Writing a Boring Story: @KelleyLindberg1
@RMFWritersReasons Why Readers Quit a Book: @WordDreamsWriting Craft / Lessons from Books and Film‘How To Steal Like An Artist’ – Writing Advice From Austin Kleon: by Susanne Bennett @austinkleon @Writers_WriteWriting Craft / MiscellaneousWriting Fiction: Summary or Action? @LindasclareHow to Write Better Prose: @AuthorMarileneHow to Write a Summary: An Essential Guide: @themaltesetiger3 Things to Do When You Can’t Use Your Favorite Writing Style: by Pekoeblaze @TheRyanLanz9 Magic Ways Collaborative Storytellers Empower Writing: by Lisa NormanWriting Craft / Pre-Writing / NamingHow to Create the Perfect Fiction Title: @diannmillsWriting Craft / Pre-Writing / Story Concept6 Questions to Get to the Heart of Your Story: @LiveWriteThriveWriting Craft / Revisions / CritiquesWriting Critique Groups – Can’t find one? Create your own: @Dwallacepeach @StoryEmpireWriting Craft / Settings and DescriptionHow to Research a Location You Haven’t Actually Been To: by Helena Fairfax @TheRyanLanzWriting Craft / Word CraftingWhat’s The Big Deal About Was? @authorterryo @killzoneauthors
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