Twitterific Writing Links

Twitterific

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

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Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 30,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers.

Review a Book for Potential Legal Issues:  http://ow.ly/NqNpd @WhippleMarc @passivevoiceblg

A closer look at some strong opening lines:  http://ow.ly/NqNFf by Matt at The Book Blogger

Tips for a better author website:  http://ow.ly/NqNjJ @Vijayaschartz

Creative Nonfiction Writing Process:  http://ow.ly/NqMP2 @AnneGreenawalt               Continue reading

In a Rush to Publish?  Better Ways to Shave Off Time

Business of Writing, Motivation and the Writing Life

By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigIMG_3766

There has been a good deal written about the need for self-publishing authors not to be in a rush to publish.  And yet, there has been a good deal written about the need for self-publishing authors to        quickly produce for financial success.

These bits of advice aren’t really as contradictory as they seem.  The time to move things along, I believe, is when we’re writing.  The time to be thoughtful and unhurried is during the packaging process…the editing and cover design.  The finishing touches need time.

What can we do to make our writing go faster?  Here are some things that have helped me:

On a daily basis:

Know what you’re going to write that day (at least the plot points).Continue reading

10 Items for a Successful Book Event

Business of Writing, Promo Tips

by Trace Conger, @TraceCongerTSB Cover copy-lowres

Book events are a great way to sell books. You’re in a target-rich environment, surrounded by buyers who are eager to find their next favorite book.

Aside from sales, book events are a fantastic way to raise awareness of your work, engage with readers/fans, garner signups for your author newsletter or email list, and talk shop with other authors.

If you’ve never participated in a book event (or even if you have) you might be wondering what items to bring to maximize your sales. Keep the following 10 items in mind and you’ll be on your way to selling more books and winning more fans at your next event.Continue reading

Twitterific Writing Links

Twitterific

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

Blog

Twitterific writing links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base search engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 30,000 free articles on writing related topics. It’s the search engine for writers.

True Dramatic Arc vs. Static Situational Narrative:  http://ow.ly/N8cUi @storyfix

21 Social Media Don’ts:  http://ow.ly/N8cno @writers_write

Be a More Productive & Balanced Writer:  http://ow.ly/No78B @JordanRosenfeld

Don’t waste time with unnecessary words:  http://ow.ly/N8cvp @shalvatzis

Should Everyone Publish a Book? http://ow.ly/N8exe @LorraineDWilke    Continue reading

Owning Up to Our Writing…Locally

Business of Writing, Motivation and the Writing Life

By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigIMG_0581

There’s an old Bugs Bunny cartoon called Hare Brush where a psychiatrist brainwashes Bugs to make him believe he’s Elmer Fudd.  The line he brainwashes Bugs with is: I’m Elmer Fudd, millionaire.  I own a mansion and a yacht.

This isn’t the line I’ve brainwashed myself to know by heart.  Mine goes: I’m a writer.  I write murder mysteries.  Yes, I do write under my own name and also as Riley Adams.

Repetition makes it easy.  It’s practically muscle memory at this point.  I don’t even have to think about it.Continue reading

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