Twitterific Writing Links

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

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Business / Miscellaneous

Successful Self-Publishing: How to Self-Publish a Print Book: @thecreativepenn
“Pay Me” is not an offensive term: @dawnafinch
What Do Readers Really Want: How to Write a Book to Market: @ferol @WrittenWordM

Conferences and Events / Miscellaneous

Interview: Lisa Lucas on Planning Her Final National Book Awards: @Porter_Anderson @likaluca @nationalbook @pubperspectives
The UK's Booker Prize Names Its 2020 Longlist, Dominated by Debuts: @Porter_Anderson @TheBookerPrizes Includes: @cpamzhang @kileyreid @MaazaMengiste @Gabriel_Krauze @avnidoshi @efie41209591
Jerusalem International Book Forum Announces 2021 Dates: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Turkish Publishers Association Hold Ninth Biennial Assembly: Digital Focus: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Singapore Names 2020 Book Award Finalists, Adds Digital Categories: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives @katong @SBPA

Creativity and Inspiration / Goal setting

Setting Goals As A Writer: @keri_kruspe @BethBarany

Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration

25 Summer Writing Prompts: by Arielle Haughee @FloridaWriters1

Creativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as Writers

Noir Fiction: When the Real Is Too Raw: @LairdBarron @CrimeReads
Top Ten Books About Writers: @PaulaSMunier @CareerAuthors
Reading as Writers: Summer Scare Readathon: @jlw_writes
Why You’re Allowed to Grow Out of Books and Authors: @teeveejeff
Into the Deep: Six Novels That Prove Lakes Are the Perfect Setting for a Murder Mystery: @KimberlySBelle @CrimeReads
10 Books Set in Museums: @_preetysidhu @ElectricLit
11 Novels of Vacations Gone Horribly Awry: by Katherine St. John @CrimeReads
Seven Thrillers About Identity and Reinvention: @catherinemckenzieauthor @CrimeReads

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Fitting in Writing

Tips for creating a writing routine: @pubcoach

Creativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writer's Block

Writer @ChrysFey Gives 11 Tips to Help Beat Writer's Block:

Creativity and Inspiration / Writing Life

In the absence of travel, what is a travel writer to do? @boozecolumnist @GuernicaMag
Writing and the Pandemic: Shock, Survival, and Forgiveness: @KristineRusch
A Few, Good Writing Tips to Keep You on Your Toes: @writingforward
You Don’t Get, What You Don’t Fight For: @DShorb
Positive and Negative Perfectionism: @plotwhisperer
“COVID19 Brought Opportunity That Helped Make Me A Working Writer”: @JunetaKey @TheIWSG
The Importance of Networking: @vickidelany @mike54martin
Creativity, Artificial Intelligence, And Time Off: @mffrenzel @thecreativepenn
Unforced Errors: 5 Ways Writers Stand Between Themselves and Success: @RuthHarrisBooks
How To Face A Tantrum-Throwing To-Do List: @10minnovelist
What to Do When You Don’t Have a Book Coming Out: @AngelaSlatter
How To Rekindle Your Passion For Writing: @JerryBJenkins @Bang2write
7 Surprising Benefits of a Standing Desk: @BryanJCollins
5 Things Learned From Writing Through A Global Pandemic: @KimberlySBelle @WomenWriters
Never Say You Can’t Survive: Everything Is Broken! What Should I Write About? @charliejane @tordotcom
Writing Through Life's Surprises: @Lindasclare
Nurturing the Writing Spirit: @RJThesman @WomenWriters
Simplify Your Writing Life with These 10 Tips: @EdieMelson
5 Ways For Authors to Stay Focused During COVID-19: by Kelsey Worsham @WrittenWordM
5 Mistakes Writers Make in the Summer: @jillkemerer
4 Resilience Strategies to Help You Write: @NinaAmir

Genres / Dystopian

Writing Dystopias: @davidfarland

Genres / Fantasy

How to Write Tactful Fantasy and Science Fiction During COVID-19: @sarahjrexford @A3writers

Genres / Horror

Heavy Metal and Horror: an Unholy Union: @ashford_zachary

Genres / Middle-Grade

Writing Believable Dialogue For Kids: @kathytemean

Genres / Miscellaneous

What Is Genre in Literature? How to Use It? @Peter_Rey_
Praying for Clients? Pro Tips to Earn Well as a Christian Writer: @terrywhalin @TiceWrites

Genres / Mystery

Home Town Returns as an Element in Crime Fiction: @MargotKinberg

Genres / Screenwriting

Great Scene: “North by Northwest” : @GoIntoTheStory
How To Write Stronger, More Dramatic TV Shows: @CreativeScreen
Script Analysis: “Knives Out”: @GoIntoTheStory

Promo / Blogging

All About Blog Tours: @KeriBarnum @JFbookman

Promo / Book Reviews

NetGalley Review: Is NetGalley Worth It? @DaveChesson

Promo / Connecting with Readers

How Readers Pick What to Read Next: @claytonnoblit @WrittenWordM

Promo / Miscellaneous

Online Marketing Doesn't Mean Lying, Cheating or Conning Customers: @annerallen
How to Get More Media Exposure for Your Book: @Bookgal

Promo / Newsletters

Tutorial: How To Setup Your Author Email List with ConvertKit: @thecreativepenn

Promo / Speaking

Public Speaking for Writers: @jamesscottbell @killzoneauthors

Promo / Websites

18 Worthy Websites for Writers: by Jeanna Bray @LiveWriteThrive

Publishing / Miscellaneous

Book Clubs and Other Cannibalization Scares: by Richard Charkin @pubperspectives
Internet Archive Responds to Publishers' Copyright Lawsuit: @Porter_Anderson @AmericanPublish @pubperspectives
Mediapro Deal With DeAPlaneta: Two of Javier Castillo's Books Are Headed to TV: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
How to Sell Books in 2020: Put Them Near the Toilet Paper: @Liz_A_Harris @nytimes

Publishing / News / Data

US Market Statistics: The AAP StatShot Annual Report for 2019: @Porter_Anderson @AmericanPublish @pubperspectives

Publishing / News / International Publishing

Storytel KR grows 2.5 times against fierce competition during pandemic as South Korea audiobook market expands: @thenewpubstd
China Bestsellers June: The Tried, True, and Familiar Hold the Charts: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Italian Book Industry: Publishers' Study Sees ‘Signs of Recovery': @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
France's New Éditions Lulee: A Subscription Model in Kids' Books: @jaroslawadamows @pubperspectives
Italy's Publishers Hail New €10 Million Fund for Small Presses: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives
Canada: White Pine Options Kids Can Press' Book on Women Politicians: @Porter_Anderson @KidsCanPress @pubperspectives

Publishing / Options / Self-Publishing

How to Publish with KDP: @harmony_kent @StoryEmpire
The Pros And Cons Of Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: @thecreativepenn

Publishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / Querying

How to Write a Stellar Query Letter: @mike54martin
Creating a Cover Letter That Creates Interest: by Ruth Logan Herne @SKRViLL

Publishing / Process / Distribution

Successful Self-Publishing: Exclusivity and Going Direct: @thecreativepenn

Writing Craft / Characters / Antagonists

The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Villains are Smart: @jeffreysomers @BookBub

Writing Craft / Characters / Development

Building Characters in Seven Steps: @SHalvatzis
Character Building: How Much Planning Should I Do? (PART 2): @AngelaAckerman
Making a Good First Impression with Our Characters: @JamiGold

Writing Craft / Diversity

Writing with Color — Stereotyped vs Nuanced Characters and Audience Perception: @WritingwColor

Writing Craft / Miscellaneous

A Handy Checklist to Strengthen the Narrative Drive in Your Scenes: @Janice_Hardy
Deception as a Storytelling Device: Introducing the Unreliable Narrator: @KristenLambTX
Writing Morally Ambiguous Characters: @shaelinbishop
Seven Essential Writing Exercises: @ckalyna @WomenWriters
How Do I Create a Platonic Friendship Between Characters? by Chris Winkle @mythcreants
How to Create Interlocking Questions: by Marilynn Byerly
How to and (Especially) How Not to Write About Family: @harrigan_sharon @JaneFriedman
Writing a Valuable Book Review: @CindyDevoted @EdieMelson
Tips for Stronger Writing: @IWriteToo @RMFWriters
“How Advertising Taught Me The Art of the Twist”: @SK_Barnett @CrimeReads
Writing Traumatic Memories Without Overwhelming Readers: @LisaHallWilson

Writing Craft / POV

We Need To Talk About First Person Plural: @ElectricLit

Writing Craft / Pre-Writing / Plotting

Questions To Ask When Planning Your Three Act Structure: @10minnovelist
Ask Yourself Why: @authorterryo @killzoneauthors

Writing Craft / Punctuation and Grammar

Empathy vs. Sympathy vs. Apathy (Grammar Rules): @robertleebrewer @WritersDigest

Writing Craft / Revisions / Critiques

After the red pen – a pain-free way to tackle beta reader comments: l @Roz_Morris
Ten Questions To Ask Your Beta Readers: @10minnovelist
How Writing Groups Can Help Develop Your Writing: @RJ_Heald @WomenWriters

Writing Craft / Scenes

How to Keep Score in Your Story With Scene Goals: by Joslyn Chase @write_practice

Writing Craft / Transitions

How to Write Effective Scene Transitions in Your Novel: @MichaelLaRonn

Writing Craft / Word Crafting

Why Words Matter, and How to Rewrite Them: @ritukaushal2 @losapala

Writing Tools / Apps

3 Best Productivity Apps to Write Faster: @LMacNaughton

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