Twitterific Writing Links

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

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I had two books come out last week. :)  Hushed Up and Overdue are now available for purchase.

Happy Thanksgiving to my US blog readers! I’m taking the week off to spend time with my family, but will be back here next Sunday again.  (You may also find that the website is down sometimes for maintenance and design work during this time. Thanks for stopping by!)

Business / Miscellaneous

5 Steps to Finding Profitable Book Topics on Amazon: by Alexandria Evensen @sabsky
Branding for editors and proofreaders – beyond me-me-me: @LouiseHarnby
10 Financial Rules for Writers: @PaulaSMunier @CareerAuthors
An agent on the value of an electronic footprint: @Janet_Reid
Should You Join an Association for Writers? @RJCrayton @IndiesUnlimited
Working with (Those Dreaded) Editors: by Florence Osmund @JFbookman

Conferences and Events / Miscellaneous

Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist: @Porter_Anderson @AspenWords @adriennebrodeur
The US National Book Awards at 70: Looking for Permanence: @Porter_Anderson @nationalbook @pubperspectives

Conferences and Events / NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo Week 3: Reinvigorate Your Story: @syd_thedreamer @NaNoWriMo
Changing a NaNo Project Halfway Through: @savyleiser

Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration

5 Practices to Increase Your Creativity: @createastorylov
How Reddit Can Inspire Your Novel: @alexadonne

Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Quotes

C.S. Lewis Quotes on Writing: @stevelaubeagent

Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as Writers

Thrillers in Disguise: @debraimmergut @CrimeReads
So You Think You’re Cool? On Referencing Pop Music in Fiction: @RobertHallerNY @lithub
Cool Male Protagonists Everyone Should Know: @jrc2666 @ReadItForward
On the Appeal of Ex-Library Books: by Mark Sieber @CemeteryDance

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Fitting in Writing

Scheduling Time to Outline or Write: from Fix Your Writing Habits
Struggling to Write? How to Stay Motivated When Life Gets in the Way: @KimberleyGrabas

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writer’s Block

Writing: Why You’re Procrastinating, and How to Stop: @RebeccaNeely1

Creativity and Inspiration / Writing Life

12 Keys to Successfully Returning From a Writing Hiatus: @MegDowell
5 Steps to Make the Most of Your Writing Session: @the_writing_pal
You’ll be miserable if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do: @austinkleon
Self-belief vs Self-delusion: @dlwebb @WomenWriters
Téa Obreht On Abandoning a 600-Page Novel: @FirstDraftADOW @lithub
Readings for Writers: No Friend but the Pen: @ElizabethHuergo
Author Mindset: 4 Practices For Overcoming Self-Doubt: by Philip Kenney @thecreativepenn
Writing Purpose — How to Find Yours: @sowulwords @DIYMFA
Overcome Fear to Unbox Your Best Writing: @erikaliodice @WriterUnboxed
Libraries Are Even More Important to Contemporary Community Than We Thought: @EricKlinenberg @lithub
The Strangest Questions Ever Asked of New York City Librarians: @nypl @lithub
The Joys and Perils of Writing Longhand: @LisaTener

Genres / Fantasy

Combining Fantasy and Science Fiction Elements: by Chris Winkle @mythcreants
History for Fantasy Writers: Journeymen: by E.L. Skip Knox @mythicscribes

Genres / Horror

How to Write Effective Horror: @ReedsyHQ

Genres / Mystery

How to Write Suspense: @ReedsyHQ
3 things a reader doesn’t like in a cozy mystery: from Cozy Mystery Tea Time

Genres / Non-Fiction

How Indie Authors Can Sell More Nonfiction Books: @mtjacobsen @IndieAuthorALLI

Genres / Romance

Toxic Romance? @ClareLangleyH @killzoneauthors

Genres / Screenwriting

4 Secrets To Selling Your Screenplay… And Not Your Soul: @Pendensham @CreativeScreen
How to Get Your Gritty Horror Movie Made While Working a Full-Time Job: @JasonHellerman @nofilmschool

Genres / Short Stories

Anthony Doerr on Throwing Out All the Rules for Writing a Short Story: @lithub
On the Many Different Engines That Power a Short Story: @TheLincoln @lithub

Promo / Book Descriptions and Copywriting

How To Write Compelling Back-Cover Copy: @StephMorrill @GoTeenWriters

Promo / Book Signings and Launch parties

Once Upon a Book Tour: @Kristan_Higgins @WomenWriters

Promo / Miscellaneous

3 Book Marketing Ideas You Should Be Using: by Angelica Hartgers @TheRyanLanz
Book Marketing: Publicity Tips For Your Book: @KayePublicity @thecreativepenn

Publishing / Miscellaneous

Alibaba nets $1 bn in 68 seconds. Beats Amazon’s last quarter revenue in one day: @TNPS10
What it Means to be a 21st Century Author: @Roz_Morris @vicdougherty
AAP’s StatShot for September: Modest Gains in the US Market: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Three Books, Three Lessons: by Richard Charkin @pubperspectives

Publishing / News / Amazon

Amazon Reducing Orders to Publishers: @PublishersWkly

Publishing / News / International Publishing

Environment and Climate on ‘Beyond the Book’: New Delhi’s Smog Crisis: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
The US National Book Awards’ Lisa Lucas: ‘The Times We Live In’: @Porter_Anderson @nationalbook @likaluca @TheBookerPrizes @NewDirections @riverheadbooks @sandstonepress @wwborders @LitTranslate @chadwpost @open_letter
Industry Notes: IFFRO Elects New Board, Cara Duckworth Joins AAP: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
UK’s £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prizewinner Will Be Announced Tonight: @Porter_Anderson @BGPrize @StigAbell
Hallie Rubenhold Wins 2019 Baillie Gifford Nonfiction Prize for ‘The Five’: @Porter_Anderson @HallieRubenhold @BGPrize
On World Children’s Day, the UN and IPA Highlight the SDG Book Club: @Porter_Anderson @IntPublishers @pubperspectives
Industry Notes: John Murray Launches US Basic Books Imprint in the UK: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
BIEF’s Fellowship for Arab Publishers: Contrasts and Commonalities: @oliviasnaije
Publishing Scotland’s Translation Fund Reopens, One Eye Watching Brexit: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives @PublishScotland
Polish Publishers Launch an Online Bookstore Called Inverso: @jaroslawadamows @pubperspectives

Publishing / Options / Traditional Publishing

Preparing to Make an Offer of Representation: @BookEndsJessica

Publishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / Querying

“Why don’t people want to rep the book?” @Janet_Reid

Publishing / Process / Book Design

Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Interior Book Designer: by Mary E. Neighbour @BethBarany

Writing Craft / Beginnings

An editor critiques a YA submission: @Kid_Lit

Writing Craft / Characters / Development

Character Inspiration Is All Around You: @thekayleighwebb @NaNoWriMo

Writing Craft / Characters / Protagonists

5 Questions for Choosing a Protagonist Who Represents Your Story’s Theme: @KMWeiland

Writing Craft / Common Mistakes

Rookie Mistakes Indie Writers Make: @jamesscottbell @killzoneauthors

Writing Craft / Endings

Writing your Final Chapter: 6 Do’s and Don’ts For a Satisfying Conclusion: @annerallen

Writing Craft / Literary Devices

Theme—The Abstract Element of Novel Writing: @NeelyKneely3628 @EdieMelson

Writing Craft / Miscellaneous

Why Your Character (and You) Should be an Expert in Something: by Alyssa Hollingsworth
7 Tips to Write Better Fiction: @createastorylov
3 Areas Of Your Fiction Craft To Hone: by Angelica Hartgers, @SelfPublishing7
The Intersection of Character Transformation and Moral Dilemma: @LiveWriteThrive
10 Character Traits of an Espionage Hero: @PiperBayard
Three Important Story Elements: @hanque99
Breaches That Elicit Fear in Your Characters: by Bonnie Randall
Fresh Writing Sells: Power To The Hug: @MargieLawson

Writing Craft / POV

How to Exploit Uncommon Points of View in Your Novel: @HDemchick

Writing Craft / Pre-Writing / Naming

Edith Wharton Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know About Naming Characters: @AdamOPrice @The_Millions
These Four Websites Are A Huge Help With Naming Your Characters: @BrynDonovan

Writing Craft / Pre-Writing / Plotting

Why Being An Expert At Structure Helps Your Writing: @Bang2write

Writing Craft / Punctuation and Grammar

Can You Start a Sentence With “Because”? Oh Heck Yeah, You Can: @KathrynPetras @thewritelife

Writing Craft / Revision

Learning to Love Book Revision: Process is Key: @AnneJanzer
How to Edit a Book: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide: by Michael Aragon

Writing Craft / Tension

How to Write Tension and Twists by Karen S. Wiesner: @womenonwriting

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