Twitterific Writing Links

Twitterific

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigBlog

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.

Create a Compelling Character, Addendum: His or Her Unique Perspective: http://ow.ly/z9jTA @CockeyedCaravan

Authors Will Soon Be Able to Sell their eBooks on Facebook:  http://ow.ly/zkGvj @Goodereader

Where To Set Your Story and Tips for Researching Locations:  http://ow.ly/zlTFh @LovelyAuthor

How can we ease the summer’s debate?  http://ow.ly/zkRCm  @Porter_Anderson @HughHowey @philipdsjones

How to Start Your Story:  http://ow.ly/zc9vQ @HGComan

3 Steps to Taking Your Character Further and Deeper With Anger:  http://ow.ly/zc9yr @angelaackerman               Continue reading

Resources for Writers: Protecting Ourselves

Business of Writing

By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigfile8351296766458

Unfortunately, protecting ourselves against scams is a very important topic for writers.  And I think that, sadly, we’re easy prey since we’re eager to publish and want so much for our story.

Today, I’m sharing resources that help us avoid bad contracts, publishing scams, shady agents, etc.

First of all, Preditors and Editors  (the unusual spelling is intended). This site maintains lists of recommended (or “not recommended”) agents, publishers, contests and more. If you worry you’re potentially being scammed or wonder if the agent you’re considering is reputable, this should be your first stop.Continue reading

Weighing Writing Choices

Business of Writing

By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigfile000661570383

I’ve always been very jealous of writers who have spectacular, manuscript-worthy dreams.  Those writers who wake up with ideas for their works in progress or for new stories, falling out of their beds to find a pen and paper.

Although I often get story ideas in those drowsy moments right before I fall asleep, my dreams have always been a source of consternation for me.  They’re pedestrian visions of forgotten locker codes from decades ago, anxious and imaginary wanderings through unfamiliar cities with no map to guide me.  They’re even work-related dreams of me writing…without, mind you, the actual writing which would make such dreams worthwhile. My dreams are basically me worrying over minutiae.  Continue reading

Twitterific Writing Links

Twitterific

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigBlog

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.

Writing a Great Proposal in 8 (Not Particularly) Easy Steps:  http://ow.ly/yO2yT @literaryeric

Writing Under The Influence of Music: http://ow.ly/yO2uI @mcmuhlenkamp

The Backstory Battle:  http://ow.ly/yO2Zg  @AnthonyEhlersContinue reading

Tips for Pulling Off a Reading

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By Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraigelizabeth (2)_thumb[21]

First off, I have an increasingly rare public appearance to announce.  Saturday—tomorrow, actually—I’m going to be on a panel of mystery writers at 2:30 p.m. at the West Regional Library in Cary, North Carolina.  It’s my understanding that we’ll be discussing mystery subgenres, how living in this (Southern US) region has affected our writing, and industry changes and the rise of self-publishing.

In addition, there’s a reading.  :)  Those who have read my blog for a while know that I’m not fond of giving readings. The last one I gave is pictured above…I was at a 2011 event with Avery Aames, pen name for Daryl Wood Gerber  (I was appearing as Riley Adams). And–Daryl is a former actress who has co-starred on such shows as “Murder, She Wrote.”  So…yeah. I didn’t sound so hot compared to Daryl.

At least tomorrow I’m on a panel, so I won’t be the only one reading.  And, even more fortunately, I’ve recently reacquainted myself with a helpful post on successful readings.  It was a guest post writer Jennifer Nielson wrote for Shrinking Violet Promotions several years ago, entitled “The Rules of Readings.”Continue reading

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