Twitterific Writing Links

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

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Business / Miscellaneous

What One Thing is Your Novel About? @jamesscottbell @killzoneauthors
Is it cheating to use a ghostwriter? @Roz_Morris
Should I Experiment with Writing Other Genres? by Erica Vetsch @SKRViLL
Do’s and Don’ts of Indie Author Professionalism: @_HannahHeath
Become an Author: 3 Things You Need Plus a 4th to Keep in the Game: by Melodie Campbell @annerallen
Writes with agents but no books? @Janet_Reid

Conferences and Events / Miscellaneous

Tips for Author Events: @joyerancatore
London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards: 2020 Shortlist: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
US National Book Foundation’s Spring Season: Cross-Country Venues: @Porter_Anderson @nationalbook
Maghreb-Orient des Livres Turns 26 in Paris: @oliviasnaije @pubperspectives
Bologna Children’s Book Fair Announces 2020 Exhibition Illustrators: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
UK Society of Authors Names 2019 Translation Prize Winners: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Andrew Keen Speaks At the Berlinale: ‘Creativity and Human Agency’: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives

Creativity and Inspiration / First Novels

How to Start Writing a Book: @AuthorColinD

Creativity and Inspiration / Goal setting

When Your Writing Dreams Change: @Julie_Glover
Simple Bullet Journal for Writers for Meeting Their Goals: @authorbrittwang
4 Steps to Turn Your Purpose Into Goals: @sowulwords @DIYMFA
Rebooting Your Goals: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself: @DebraEckerling

Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as Writers

Reply All: Ten Novels Written as Email: @brotzel_fiction @The_Millions
7 Books Featuring Empty Nesters: @AuthorCathyLamb @BookTrib
The 16 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Infographic): From Global English Editing
True Romance: 7 Noir Love Stories: @nkolakowski @CrimeReads
8 Contemporary Romantic Novels For Valentine’s Day: @OwenNicholls @ElectricLit

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Fitting in Writing

8 things to try if you’re blocked from writing because you have too much time: @beprolifiko
“How I found an extra hour a day to create”: @DanBlank
The Myth of Writing Every Day: Realistic Tips for Increasing Your Productivity: @JodiHerlick
“How I Wrote 50,000 Words In 30 Days Even Though I ‘Didn’t Have Time’”: @MegDowell

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writer’s Block

How To Unstick Your Story: by Krystal N. Craiker @ProWritingAid

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writing Quickly

5 Ways to Adjust Your Attitude to Run the Writing Marathon: @LiveWriteThrive
Tips for Improving Writing Productivity: from Just a Writing Aid

Creativity and Inspiration / Success

What Success Means to a Writer: @AshleyDyer2017 @WomenWriters
The Key To Long Term Success As A Writer: @TheKJA @thecreativepenn

Creativity and Inspiration / Writing Life

What can writers learn from the late Jim Lehrer? @pubcoach
How to Ride the Publishing Roller Coaster: How to Stay Sane: @RuthHarrisBooks
The Etymology of “Muse”: by Kurt Schumacher @RMFWriters
Writing and the Creative Life: Routine or Ritual? @GoIntoTheStory
Thanks to @write2bemag for this interview where I discuss my writing schedule, influences, and more:
Featured Writer on Wellness: Maggie Plummer: @authormaggiep @colleen_m_story
Signs You May Be a Female Character In a Work of Historical Fiction: by Shannon Reed @mcsweeneys
How to Love Your Writer Self: @Julie_Glover
If Not Love… @DavidCorbett_CA @WriterUnboxed

Genres / Horror

Differences between horror and thrillers: by T.L. Bodine

Genres / Mystery

How to Work Backstory into Your Mystery: @ZaraAltair
What Are Red Herrings in a Mystery? @ZaraAltair @ProWritingAid
Tips for Writing Speculative Detective Fiction: by Tyler Hayes @CrimeReads

Genres / Non-Fiction

How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 9 Steps: @ReedsyHQ

Genres / Romance

Creating Romantic Feelings Between Characters: from Just a Writing Aid
Is a Romance Between a Leader and a Follower Always Problematic? by Chris Winkle @mythcreants

Genres / Science Fiction

Writing Holidays in Speculative Fiction: @RaleneB @EdieMelson

Genres / Screenwriting

5 Ways Political Thrillers Like “The Report” Are So Palpable: @JeffYorkWriter @CreativeScreen

Genres / Short Stories

Short Story Collections: How and Why to Write Them: @mindofkyleam @ProWritingAid
The Curious Case of the Novella: by Tom Ashford @SelfPubForm

Promo / Ads

How to Let Facebook Automatically Present the Best Ad Text: by Charlie Lawrance @SMExaminer

Promo / Blogging

Three Things To Do Before You Start Your Blog: @evy_mann @A3writers
Commenting on Blogs: The Easy Way to Build Author Platform: @annerallen

Promo / Miscellaneous

A Marketing Roadmap for Writers in 4 Steps: @Kid_Lit @TheIWSG

Promo / Social Media Tips

How to Handle Your Social Media During a Crisis: @CaballoFrances
Is Instagram Worth Your Time? The Answer is Yes: @MT_Cassidy @FloridaWriters1

Promo / Speaking

How to Craft the First Point of Your Presentation: @YvonneOrtega1 @EdieMelson

Publishing / Miscellaneous

New Lee and Low Diversity Survey Cites Little Progress in US Publishing: @Porter_Anderson @LEEandLOW @pubperspectives
Books at Berlinale 2020: Twelve Temptations for Tinseltown: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Midas PR Announces International Campaign for a Coveted Literary Award: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Perceived fairness—and otherwise—in how publishers and authors work together: by Richard Charkin @pubperspectives
Framing Stories in Graphic Novels: @Porter_Anderson @wwborders @SusanHarrisWWB
Five Tips for Creating Audiobooks: @librotas @IndieAuthorALLI

Publishing / News / Data

BookNet Canada: Audiobook Purchases Show Little Change in 2019: @Porter_Anderson @BookNet_Canada @pubperspectives

Publishing / News / International Publishing

BookNet Canada’s New Libraries Data Tool Goes Live: @Porter_Anderson @BookNet_Canada @pubperspectives

Publishing / Options / Traditional Publishing

The Best Independent Publishers in 2020: @ReedsyHQ

Publishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / Querying

Looking for Literary Agents: @AJHumpage

Publishing / Process / Formatting

Design a coffee table book: by Glenna Collett @BookDesignBook

Writing Craft / Beginnings

First Page Critique: @ClareLangleyH @killzoneauthors

Writing Craft / Conflict

On Writing Fight Scenes: @SnowflakeGuy

Writing Craft / Diversity

Writing People of Color Sensually: @WritingwColor

Writing Craft / Drafts

What Your Draft (and Its Problems) Says About You: @helenbetya @lithub

Writing Craft / Endings

Tips For Book Endings: @KMAllan_writer

Writing Craft / Lessons from Books and Film

Why Theme In “Friends” Is Better Than You Think: @Bang2write
5 Lessons Writers Can Learn From It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: @Cassie000000 @WritersDigest
Learning From the Movies: The King’s Speech: @jamesscottbell
10 Movies That Will Make Any Kid Into a Lover of Classic Suspense: @AuthorPaige
Violent Delights, Violent Ends: 5 Savage Cinematic Visions of Romeo and Juliet: @zach_vasquez @CrimeReads

Writing Craft / Miscellaneous

5 editor’s secrets to help you write like a pro: by Merkstreet
Five Signs Your Narration Is Sexist: by Bunny @mythcreants
The Importance of Motivation in Fiction: @jillkemerer
Why Writers Must Dig Deep to Mine Their Feelings: @LiveWriteThrive

Writing Craft / Pre-Writing / Plotting

10 Quick Tips About Writing Non Linear Stories: @Bang2write

Writing Craft / Pre-Writing / Research

Blood for Money: The Origins of the Mercenary: by B.K. Bass @mythicscribes

Writing Craft / Punctuation and Grammar

Why ‘XOXO’ Means ‘Hugs and Kisses’: @GrammarGirl

Writing Craft / Revision

How to Love Revision: by T.L. Bodine
Outlines Are for Revision: @Spencimus

Writing Craft / Revisions / Critiques

Get the Best Beta Reader Feedback: by Michelle Cornish @ProWritingAid

Writing Craft / Settings and Description

How to Write Better Descriptions Using Negative Space: by Michael Bjork

Writing Craft / Voice

10 Ways to Develop Your Writer’s Voice: @woodwardkaren

Writing Craft / World-Building

WorldBuilding: Crafting Magic: by Whitney Carter @TheRyanLanz

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