Twitterific
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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Thanks for coming by everyone! It’s nice to be back after my days away from the blog last week. And thanks so much for all the nice comments. Have a great week!
The Possible Cost of Segregating Stories by Gender: http://bit.ly/Ooswp0 @btmargins
Tips for writer's conferences: http://bit.ly/R8Z8oN @novelrocket
Using LinkedIn to Find Readers: http://bit.ly/R8ZawZ
Getting past perfectionism with free writing: http://bit.ly/R8ZdsM @karenschrav
Writing Third Person Omniscient: http://bit.ly/R8ZfRo
Guide to social media scheduling: http://bit.ly/R8Zhsy @lifehackorg
The step outline: http://bit.ly/SC45nu
What is an agent's/editor's responsibility to a querying writer? http://bit.ly/NM8zHp @Porter_Anderson @jurgenwolff
Color coded revision: http://bit.ly/SC4dn5 @ava_jae
Fifty Shades of Grey matter: the psychology of sexual arousal: http://bit.ly/SC4mqp @garwboy
What's not to like about 'like'? http://bit.ly/SC4qqp
Improve Your Character Instantly: Just Add a Ghost: http://bit.ly/SC4xSR @KMWeiland
Psychology Q&A: Schizophrenia & Police Work? http://bit.ly/SC4Flj @CMKaufman
Taking Responsibility as a Writer: http://bit.ly/SC4Lt5 @ginarosati
6 Laws for Becoming a Career Author: http://bit.ly/SC4O84 @duolit
Tips for social media automation: http://bit.ly/SC4TIV @nickthacker
5 Things to Track on Google Analytics: http://bit.ly/SC4Z3u @karencv
Getting to the Core of Your Characters: http://bit.ly/SC57zY @livewritethrive
7 secrets about editors every freelance writer should know: http://bit.ly/SC5g6p @MichelleRafter
Renew Your Love Affair with Pinterest: http://bit.ly/Pw15uB @kristenlambtx
Get creative on demand: http://bit.ly/Pw1hd2 @diymfa
The Philosophical Roots of Science Fiction: http://bit.ly/Pw1sVY @charliejane
Transition as metaphor: http://bit.ly/Pw1FZc @cdrosales
POV in genre fic: http://bit.ly/Pw2mSb @sfsignal
Contract deal-breakers--the agent clause: http://bit.ly/Pw60eS @KristineRusch
How POV Works: http://bit.ly/Pw6r9d @KgElfland2ndCuz
What Killed the Thriller Writer: Your Attention Span: http://bit.ly/Pw6OjR @mrichtel
The influence of MR James on the horror genre: http://bit.ly/Pw7bee @ThisIsHorror
Sales--don't shoot yourself in the foot (5 tips): http://bit.ly/Pw7zte @deanwesleysmith
The Point of Process Porn: http://bit.ly/Pw7Jku @JustineLavaworm
8 Ways Haiku Helps Fiction Writers: http://bit.ly/Pw7R3n
Tips for beginners on getting published: http://bit.ly/Pw81rt @howtowriteshop
100 Best-Ever Teen Novels: http://n.pr/Pw86vo @nprbooks
Pros and Cons of Small Presses: http://bit.ly/Pw88mM @JessicaKnauss
Ebook Best-Sellers: Where Are the ‘Indies’? http://bit.ly/OaYQNm @MikeShatzkin @Porter_Anderson @sarahw
Create a Writing Schedule that Fits Your Life: http://bit.ly/Pw8c69 @authorems
Don't lose faith in yourself--strive to do what you love: http://bit.ly/Pw9HkS @jodyhedlund
The Importance of Rising Tension in Your Story: http://bit.ly/Pw9Jci
Go ahead, tell people about your book: http://bit.ly/Pw9Sg6
How to Legally Use Your Own Photos on Your Blog: http://bit.ly/Pwa0fu @MarcyKennedy @MelindaVan
Indie Writers: 10 Things Not To Do: http://bit.ly/TQkgjv @woodwardkaren
Bookstores vs. Amazon – A Publisher's View: http://bit.ly/TQko2G @behlerpublish
Author platform tips from NYT bestseller Rebecca Skloot: http://bit.ly/TQkrLE @danblank
Electronically Autograph Books: http://bit.ly/TQkCqp @adriennedewolfe
Should Writers Rethink Butt-In-Chair Mentality? http://bit.ly/TQkLdu @writeitsideways
Synopsis Writing - 101: http://bit.ly/TQkOWE
Tips for making your own business cards: http://bit.ly/TQkVBv @JillKemerer
The Right Way and Wrong Way to Let Your Mind Wander: http://bit.ly/TQpifV @i09
The Waiting Game: Analyzing the Library Hold List: http://bit.ly/TQpnAa @kimthedork
Character Questionnaire: How Would Your Character Handle These Situations? http://bit.ly/TQpCv9
Why 1 writer reads all his reviews: http://bit.ly/TQpHio
On being a submissions editor: http://bit.ly/TQpJa2
What Your Favorite YA Series Says About You: http://bit.ly/TQpOus @flavorpill
Never Happier Than When Writing: http://bit.ly/TQq6l8 @passivevoiceblg
Storyboarding – Not Just for Plotting Anymore: http://bit.ly/TQqDDw @joanswan
How Plugins Can Take Your Author Website from Okay to Outstanding: http://bit.ly/OSndBd @jfbookman
Find Your Voice, Find Your Power: http://bit.ly/OSoTdX @RLLaFevers
What writers get from social networking: http://bit.ly/OSp2OC
When to italicize: http://bit.ly/OSp8Wj @livewritethrive
Self Publishing Your Poetry – A Primer: http://bit.ly/OSpkVv @magdalenaball
Fixing broken characters with fusion: http://bit.ly/OSr3tY
How to Journal: 6 Tips to Boost Creativity and Polish Your Writing: http://bit.ly/OSrnJj
5 Common Writer Scams: http://bit.ly/O72Y0R @duolit
Why Use Multiple POVs? http://bit.ly/O738VX @ava_jae
5 must-have creativity apps: http://bit.ly/O75Meq @tannerc
Shameless Self-Promotion vs. Shameful Self-Promotion: http://bit.ly/O76MiL @goblinwriter
8 Easy Ways To Grow Your Social Media Footprint: http://bit.ly/O76XKZ @jhansenwrites
The Most Common Pitch Meeting Mistake (That You Don't Know You're Making): http://bit.ly/O771dz
Keep connected words/phrases together without intervening elements: http://bit.ly/O779Kg
What Every Author Needs To Know About Alt Text: http://bit.ly/O77eO6 @authormedia
Relax while writing: http://bit.ly/O77DzP @howtowriteshop
What to do with Defeat: http://bit.ly/O77HzH @EmilyWenstrom
How Often Should You Blog? http://bit.ly/O77VXE @problogger
The demise of books has been predicted for decades: http://nyti.ms/O78QaB @NYTimes
Religion in Worldbuilding: http://bit.ly/O790i8 @BryanThomasS
When does a DRM become a nightmare? http://bit.ly/O79eG2
Types of plots: http://bit.ly/O79qVA @writing_tips
Proofread for Consistency and Convenience: http://bit.ly/O79wwq
What to do When Your Word Count is Too Low: http://bit.ly/QrFZtu @joebunting
Authors Guild v. Google: http://bit.ly/QrG54A @dearauthor
5 things to do when you're between projects: http://bit.ly/QrGaoO @YAHighway
5 Things Bruce Lee Taught 1 Writer About the Art of Writing: http://bit.ly/QrGiVm @writersdigest
How Much Can You Achieve In 4 Years? http://bit.ly/QrGofB @thecreativepenn
A scientific explanation of Harry Potter's "wizarding gene": http://bit.ly/NmKsO4 @io9
Why 1 writer is self-publishing: http://bit.ly/NmKup2 @litreactor
The motivation to write: http://bit.ly/NmKAgu @beth_barany
Write to the emotion: http://bit.ly/O8L7H4 @sarahahoyt
Pet Peeves of a Professional Editor: http://bit.ly/NmKSE8
Are fan fiction and fan art legal? http://bit.ly/NmKZiP @i09
Thoughts on running a free book promo for a debut author: http://bit.ly/NmLuJO @annerallen
6 Ways to Pull off Dual Timelines in Your Novel: http://bit.ly/NmLOrU @KMWeiland
Make it happen IN the scene: http://bit.ly/NmLZn5 @theresastevens
Be multi-directional to your approaches to setting and character: http://bit.ly/NmMUE7
Getting "too quiet and midlist" as a reason for rejection: http://bit.ly/NmNcuQ @nicolamorgan
Writing Your First Novel: 6 Pieces of Advice: http://bit.ly/NmNkKT @sraichlen
Real vs. fictional settings: http://bit.ly/NmNp18 @junglereds
What is indie publishing? http://bit.ly/NmNulq @passivevoiceblg
The evolution of sexuality in SFF: http://bit.ly/NmNx0z @fantasyfaction
Grounded in a scene? A critique of an opening scene: http://bit.ly/NmNEJB @janice_hardy
Stop, Look, and Listen for Better Book Marketing: http://bit.ly/NmNJgf @writersdigest
5 Types of Modifying Mistakes: http://bit.ly/NmNKAT @writing_tips
What To Do About Cranky Authors: http://bit.ly/NmNPEw @JustineLavaworm
Copyright: Or Creditright? http://bit.ly/OdzRcr @Porter_Anderson @jeffjarvis
What Offer Does Your Author Blog Make? http://bit.ly/PHjyT6 @jfbookman
The Polarisation of Publishing: http://bit.ly/PHjGSB @danielsm1
The Fear of Being Scooped: http://bit.ly/PHjIK3 @davidbcoe
Use of Adjectives and Adverbs: http://bit.ly/PHjMJP
How to Outline a Story: http://bit.ly/PHjO4q @LyndaRYoung
Correcting Problems with Pacing: http://bit.ly/PHjWRt @JulieEshbaugh
The Red Flags of Writing Contests: http://bit.ly/PHl6wt @victoriastrauss
5 Ways to Respect Your Writing: http://bit.ly/PHlaMx @krissybrady
What to Tell Agents While on Submission: http://bit.ly/PHlfjh @Kid_Lit
The Zen of Backstory: http://bit.ly/PHlhHY @ashkrafton
Can Readers Trust Book Reviews Online? http://bit.ly/PHlnzw @NinaBadzin
Ebook Formats: A Quick Guide For Self-Publishers: http://bit.ly/PHlr1W @bubblecow
The Typography of Authority — Do Fonts Affect How People Accept Information? http://bit.ly/PHlwD1 @scholarlykitchn
Amanda Hocking's Unusual Writing Schedule: http://bit.ly/PHlAmg @woodwardkaren
2 ways to hook readers: http://bit.ly/PHlEST
Digital Self-Publishing Checklist: http://bit.ly/PHlGtX @LoriDevoti
Why Something Has to Happen in Your Story: http://bit.ly/PHlI5d @joebunting
Heating back up after a burn out: http://bit.ly/PHlPxt @writerstephanie
Why Writers Should Let Their Manuscripts Cool: http://bit.ly/PHma3b @ava_jae
Copyright: Or Creditright? http://bit.ly/OdzRcr @Porter_Anderson @jeffjarvis
When a Character Lacks Social Skills: http://bit.ly/PHme38 @jeanniecampbell
When Critique Partners Disagree: http://bit.ly/PHmfUy @juliemusil @lisagailgreen
