Twitterific

Twitterific links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 23,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers.

Check out the new resource for writers.  It’s Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group website.  There you’ll find pages of links to resources—writing tips, publishers, agents, queries, self-publishing, marketing, contests, and publications for writers.

Friend and fellow mystery writer Margot Kinberg has put together a crime fiction anthology: In a Word–Murder.  The ebook retails for $2.99 and proceeds from its sales benefit Princess Alice Hospice, in memory of Maxine Clarke, a supporter of and good friend to the crime writing community.  One of my stories is in the collection, too…my first attempt at short fiction. :)

Have a great week!

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NaNoWriMo Dialogues: “I Think I Suck And I’m Not A Real Writer” {lang}: http://dld.bz/cTK6j @chuckwendig

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How Not to Be a Writer: 15 Signs You’re Doing It Wrong: http://dld.bz/cTRws @KMWeiland

How To Brainstorm New Writing Ideas: http://dld.bz/cTRwv

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Setting the Scene in Your Story Bible: http://dld.bz/cTXxs @kayedacus

Pacing Tip: Contrast in Plot: http://dld.bz/cTXx3 @ava_jae

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5 Dead Giveaways that your Cover is an Amateur Job: http://dld.bz/cTXyb @patinagle

Screenwriting Advice, in Six Seconds or Less: http://dld.bz/cTXyk @rachsyme @NewYorker

Publishing’s Leap of Faith: http://dld.bz/cTXyA @pubperspectives

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The Hierarchy of Needs: http://dld.bz/cTYQZ @SPressfield

How to Find Clarity & Confidence as a Writer: http://dld.bz/cTYRb @jeffgoins

Willpower–5 ways to overcome decision fatigue: http://dld.bz/cTYRg @james_clear

Indie books–100% DIY? http://dld.bz/cTYSB @amazingstories0

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Should you quit your job to write full time? http://dld.bz/cTYUK @writersdigest

The Decline and Fall of the Book Cover: http://dld.bz/cTYUP @newyorker

Advice and best practices for writers gleaned from a Writer’s Digest con: http://dld.bz/cTYVe @Wiseink

Are You Writing in the POV You Think You’re Writing In? http://dld.bz/cTYWz @MarcyKennedy

The Index Card Method and Story Structure Grid: http://dld.bz/cTYW4 @AlexSokoloff

Why You Should Use Symbolism In Your Writing: http://dld.bz/cTYXT @write_practice

How to use Pinterest to Promote Your Book: http://dld.bz/cTZjp @JFBookman

10 Exceptionally Well-Written Horror Films: http://dld.bz/cTZj2 @chris_shultz81

Dark days: The fascinating history of the dystopian novel: http://dld.bz/cTZjG @InkTanked

Own Your Business As You Own Your Book: http://dld.bz/cTZjK @susanspann

Writing Guidelines? Pick Your Own! http://dld.bz/cTZjR @volewriter @womenwriters

When Funny Just Won’t Come: http://dld.bz/cTZkb @wordsxo @writerunboxed

An agent advises that author sites should be active and posts or updates shouldn’t be sloppy: http://dld.bz/cTZkr @Janet_Reid

Designing Your Own Book Cover from Scratch: http://dld.bz/cTZku @wiseink

What new technology means for storytelling: http://dld.bz/cTZs6& @nytimesbooks

How To Create A Story With An Interesting Hero & A Satisfying Ending: http://dld.bz/cUc6F  @woodwardkaren

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Story Checklist: http://dld.bz/cUdrF @shalvatzis

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