I’m doing a mid-week Twitter list this time, so I don’t get so far behind! The last post I did for links generated so many hits that I think I’ll have to make this a recurring feature.
Twitter for authors: http://bit.ly/bcC8av
Twitter for authors, part 2: http://bit.ly/b5CM3M
Are angels the next YA vampires? (Guardian): http://bit.ly/9NTCCN
Are you using too many settings? http://bit.ly/aSo51W
Creating landscapes in our books–they’re more than just a stage: http://bit.ly/aQ5Uwu
Heroes as villains and villains as heroes: http://bit.ly/cOXfBr
Disturbing your characters on the first page: http://bit.ly/a0PgWB
Coercing the muse: http://bit.ly/aV1C8i
Facebook etiquette–things you shouldn’t do on FB: http://bit.ly/btpb1U
Slush pile lessons–why an editor refuses to be a snarky slusher (and unfollows those who are): http://bit.ly/9i1syU
6 editing tips from industry professionals: http://bit.ly/cUL2C5
The 10 worst villains in children’s lit (Telegraph): http://bit.ly/9bVAOM
The parent problem in YA: http://nyti.ms/c1ZZyI
An agent on negotiating your own book contract:http://bit.ly/a3559o
Can I change my blog name and keep my readers? http://bit.ly/bfeqLc
Writing action: battles. http://bit.ly/aetoYz
10 tricks for getting inspired to write: http://bit.ly/c5LiuX
Tips for creating strong female characters in YA: http://bit.ly/bvJg9F
Has your book got a saggy middle? Pick up the pace: http://bit.ly/9TI6FW
The 11 most incredible literary hoaxes (Huff Post): http://huff.to/adkJZI
Are stand-alone books dying out? http://bit.ly/cTRqWb
Descriptions–too much or too little? http://bit.ly/9FMtTl
An agent urges patience and maps a time line from an author’s submission to accepting an offer: http://bit.ly/9ZjUwK
Put your stakes on the table when you’re writing: http://bit.ly/98XWSH
Marketing your first book–9 tips for authors: http://bit.ly/dnDTV3
What do you talk about on your blog if you write fiction? http://bit.ly/9vG7Rk
Should we develop non-attachment to our writing? “As soon as you care, you lose”: http://bit.ly/a3XoiL
What people really notice about your blog: http://bit.ly/buV1Lu
Are you a solitary writer? Discover the online community: http://bit.ly/dn6jdK
The need for strong female characters in YA: http://bit.ly/aFvRtX
Using character reaction to events to help readers know our characters: http://bit.ly/cYhLgG
The line between personal and public in our writing: http://bit.ly/d7noIR
Former Random House intern speaks her mind: http://bit.ly/akCbPR
‘Write what you know’ should be ‘write what you’re willing to explore’: http://bit.ly/9cGYHo
Writing action scenes: http://bit.ly/9dlDTh
Top escapist authors–what they do and don’t do to get and keep our attention: http://bit.ly/csiMXo
Building a world–when reality influences the imaginary: http://bit.ly/bl2Npe
On poets and nerdiness: http://bit.ly/9EBgTA
An agent says “Hats off to writers!”: http://bit.ly/a2JkJG
Do our family and friends value our writing? http://bit.ly/a9bXhy
An editor on pen names: http://bit.ly/b5Evuj
An author on her post book release life and what she wished she’d known: http://bit.ly/btL1o6
Tips for book touring in a virtual world: http://bit.ly/chUrNP
The bright side of Sci Fi (Guardian): http://bit.ly/aD1mUc
Should writers pander to reader demands for exciting beginnings? http://bit.ly/99yMn8
An agent with a thank-you for writers: http://bit.ly/axexCY
On speed reading–why and how to do it: http://bit.ly/bJYOxL
The science of reading (why we do it, why we are so attached to characters): NY Times: http://nyti.ms/bHn0TE
Why you should make your characters beg: http://bit.ly/a9pF4U
An editor explains more of what happens after you sell your manuscript: http://bit.ly/cgjiwk
How hard is it to sell large numbers of a given title?: http://bit.ly/9xEtx1
Why you should crave criticism as a writer: http://bit.ly/cv8G0M
Transition crutches to avoid in your writing: http://bit.ly/9Qhlwt
Backing up your writing–know your options: http://bit.ly/b04rkX
Creating sympathetic characters: http://bit.ly/a8M86b
Create memorable char’s by knowing them better than you know yourself: http://bit.ly/baulUg
Secrets of a good chapter 1: http://bit.ly/cQIrwK
Looking for a popcorn tree–finding what inspires you: http://bit.ly/ckDb5E
Synopsis writing tips: http://bit.ly/dfPlky
3 things about success no one told this writer: http://bit.ly/bLxBtK
An author on how to write a book (a wee rant): http://bit.ly/c4nPST
A YA librarian’s take on the current market: http://bit.ly/cGsoeD
The rewards of blogging for writers (or poets): http://bit.ly/acx7xT
After the call–what happens after your manuscript is sold? http://bit.ly/d1gTdB
Elizabeth – Thanks so much ffor these. They are just terrific links! I am going to probably end up favoriting this post, and keeping it for when I need those links. I appreciate it! Oh, and I’m definitely tweeting this one!
Thanks! I may just go back and try dipping my toe in the Twitter pond again.
Great links. Anything that helps with Twitter is always a plus.
I am now severely dizzy. Oh my God, Elizabeth. How much time does it take you to do this? Thanks.
Karen
Now how am I supposed to get any writing done today when all I want to do is check out all these great links!)
Great links. I’m going to go and check some out.
ann
Great idea, Elizabeth! I really like when you tweet links. I’ve found many helpful articles and terrific blogs this way. Thanks!
Wow, thanks for all the fantastic links! You deserve a break now. :)
I’m bookmarking this page! Elizabeth you are gem!
Wow! That’s a lot of info. I’ll save the link and hit four or five at a time until I get through it. Thanks.
Stephen Tremp
That’s half?!
Need to read the one about disturbing our characters.
What a great list!! Thanks for the links :)
I need to take Twitter lessons from you!
Holy cow, that’s a lot of help! I tweeted and bookmarked, as it seems I always FIND these things when it would be overwhelming to check it all out, but I will undoubtedly need several…
This is great. Thanks for putting in the time to share!
Oh my goodness, Elizabeth! I open each link that I’m interested in a new tab on my browser. By the time I get done with these posts I have to scroll to see all of my tabs. Thank you for the brain food!
Wow, what a great list! And I’d like to THANK YOU for including me on it!! :D
I’m gonna bookmark this post so I can go back and peruse each and every one of these. Thanks so much for taking the time to compile these links, Elizabeth!
Y’all are so welcome!! Hope these help out. They CAN be overwhelming, so bookmarking for later works well, too!
As far as time, it’s taking about 45 minutes a day to find and link to these. It used to take a lot less time but then I added even MORE blogs to my Google Reader. :)
Thanks for all the great info. You rock!
Fabulous list of links, Elizabeth. Thank you!