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.
Friend and fellow mystery writer Margot Kinberg has compiled 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. :)
I’m also included in a newly-launched resource for self-publishing authors:
Wordpreneur Peeps: 107 Successful Indie Publishers. Eldon Sarte from the Wordpreneur blog has collected advice from 107 self-published authors and compiled them in this attractively-priced November release (currently at $.99). His blog is also a helpful resource for independent authors.
Have a great week!
7 Tips to Help you Write More: http://dld.bz/cUmdu @RinelleGrey
3 Steps to Get Past Creative Speed Bumps: http://dld.bz/cUmdx @emilywenstrom
4 Ways For Authors To Reach The Right Audience For Their Book: http://dld.bz/cTqVD @ebooksandkids
Crime fiction–finding ties between seemingly unrelated cases: http://dld.bz/cUuWG @mkinberg
Marketing Your Independently-Published Novel: http://dld.bz/cUvds @juliemusil
Self-Publishing and Pricing: Rewarding Loyal Readers vs. Luring New Ones: http://dld.bz/cUvrt @CamilleLaGuire
Challenging Assumptions: Pricing Frontlist Like Backlist and Backlist Like Frontlist: http://dld.bz/cUwYx
The Tension Between Startups and Trad. Publishers: http://dld.bz/cUzBc @Porter_Anderson @arthurattwell @MikeShatzkin
Examining PI/Police relations in crime fiction: http://dld.bz/cU4CF @mkinberg
Keeping a Cozy Series Moving: http://dld.bz/cU4TT @ElaineOrr55 @authorterryo
Characterization 101: Anti-Heroes: http://dld.bz/cU84c @DefyingBlog @JulieMusil
“The Trap (for Many) of Self-Publishing”: http://dld.bz/cU9et @DonMaass @Porter_Anderson
Handling Continuity Markers Across Chapter Transitions: http://dld.bz/cUmep @JulietteWade
How to Use Mind Mapping in Writing Memoir: http://dld.bz/cUmeG @Sherrey_Meyer
How to Create a Promotion Plan That Helps Your Book Succeed: http://dld.bz/cUmeJ @ninaamir
Writing and the Balancing Act: http://dld.bz/cUmeP
Freelancers–writing for free in a strategic way: http://dld.bz/cUmeU
Writing A Scene That Works: http://dld.bz/cSM7R @woodwardkaren
Becoming a Freelance Editor: Corrections and Egos: http://dld.bz/cUvuS @indie_jane
Creating a Protagonist Readers Will Love: http://dld.bz/cUvvf @kristenlambtx
5 Reasons Authors Need to Use Social Media for Book Marketing: http://dld.bz/cUvvy @janvbear
Timeline: A Brief History of Publishing: http://dld.bz/cUvv5 @galleycat
The New, Old Way to Tell Stories: With Input From the Audience: http://dld.bz/cUvvD @lovelifelitgod @TheAtlantic
How To Write A Murder Mystery: http://dld.bz/cUvvN @susanspann @woodwardkaren
Write your character’s passion: http://dld.bz/cUvvT @lindasclare
Planning a book–Scene-Level Planning: http://dld.bz/cUvvX @stdennard
How to Be Creative: It’s All in the Process (video): http://dld.bz/cUvwd @99u @pbs
The 10 most dramatic deaths in fiction: http://dld.bz/cUxTG @TelegraphBooks
The figure of the chaotic champion–order and chaos: http://dld.bz/cUxTK @fantasy_faction
Horror in literature needn’t be about monsters: http://dld.bz/cUxTV @louise_wise
Why You Should Think Differently When Formatting Your Next Ebook: http://dld.bz/cUxTY @thewritelife
10 Tips for Writing Good Prose: http://dld.bz/cUxUk @Writers_Write
When is it Good to Self Publish? http://dld.bz/cUxUu @JordynRedwood
Screenwriting Advice, in Six Seconds or Less: http://dld.bz/cUxU4
To “Self”-Publish, You Need a Team: http://dld.bz/cUxUK @Bob_Mayer
Neil Gaiman: “I don’t think there is such a thing as a bad book for children http://dld.bz/cUzdj @lucycoats
Screenwriters: Why Having Multiple Projects Is Killing You and Your Career: http://dld.bz/cUzez @indiewire
15 Tips From The Writers Of “Adventure Time”: http://dld.bz/cUzeJ @andnowtothemoon @BuzzFeedGeeky
Question it All: Things to Ask in Any Scene: http://dld.bz/cUzeV @janice_hardy
A common mistake for writers when trying to focus on a task: http://dld.bz/cUzfh @lifehackorg
Why Listening Must Come Before Writing: http://dld.bz/cUzfp @KeithFerrin @jeffgoins
Mixing Real People And Imaginary Characters In Historical Novels: http://dld.bz/cUzft @mwhiteauthor
Finding your writer’s voice: http://dld.bz/cU23Z @Shirl_Corder
Remember You’re Writing A Selling Script: http://dld.bz/cU24d @raindance
What does branding mean to an author? http://dld.bz/cU24p @ventgalleries @
How Much Can Indie Authors Realistically Make? http://dld.bz/cU24t @BadRedheadMedia
How to Pre-Plot a Series: http://dld.bz/cSWvM @plotwhisperer
How To Make Your Own Free Book Cover In MS Word: http://dld.bz/cU24H @thecreativepenn
How To Fix A Plot That Feels Lightweight Or Predictable: http://dld.bz/cU24U @raindance
Emotional Elements of Plot: http://dld.bz/cU25a @scriptmag
How To Write A Murder Mystery: http://dld.bz/cU3rF @woodwardkaren
Why writers should use Google +…and how to use it effectively: http://dld.bz/cU3rK @annerallen @seowebdesignric
Interviewing Characters to Get to Know Them: http://dld.bz/cU4Mq
Using Online Writing Workshops to Skyrocket Your Creativity: http://dld.bz/cU4My @livewritethrive @LesAnglesey
Crossing the (Invisible) Line Between Poetry and Prose Poetry: http://dld.bz/cU4MH
Freelancers: Why Your Query Letter Gets No Response: The Painful Truth: http://dld.bz/cU4MR @ticewrites
Why agents say no to your project: http://dld.bz/cU4Nd @JanetKGrant
How to Write a Good Book in 30 Days: http://dld.bz/cU4Nm @ninaamir
5 Ways to Make Your Novel Inescapable: http://dld.bz/cU4Nv @victoriamixon
4 Key Book Publishing Paths: http://dld.bz/cU564 @janefriedman
Answers to writers’ questions on Point of View: http://dld.bz/cU56E @janice_hardy
An agent on re-querying after rejection: http://dld.bz/cU56N @Janet_Reid
Writing is Design: Eliminate ‘That’ Fat From Your Writing: http://dld.bz/cU56Y
What Charlotte Brontë Taught 1 Writer: http://dld.bz/cU57z @BenisonAnne
7 Reasons You Should Write A Sports Movie: http://dld.bz/cU57B @Bang2write
Dear Young Writer: http://dld.bz/cU57Z @susankayequinn
Business of Screenwriting: I Don’t Believe in Fate: http://dld.bz/cU58m @scriptmag
4 Questions to Ask About Your Cozy Mystery Character’s Job: http://dld.bz/cU58s @ChrystleFiedler
10 tips for better headlines: http://dld.bz/cU58G
Helpful books on revising: http://dld.bz/cU58W @Fictiffous
When to kill a character: http://dld.bz/cU58Z @lindasclare
Creating Perfect Solitude for Creative Focus: http://dld.bz/cUCnB @99u
Saying goodbye to promo postcards: http://dld.bz/cUCrE @nicolamorgan
Reality doesn’t have to make sense, but fiction needs to: http://dld.bz/cUCrS @janelebak
An essential question to keep asking your character: http://dld.bz/cUCsb @LaurelGarver
Dos and Don’ts For Selling Your Book Online: http://dld.bz/cUCsv @ZiggyKinsella
Not Ready for Publication? Not Even Ready for Editing: http://dld.bz/cUCs3 @Porter_Anderson @tanyaegangibson
8 Habits of Highly Successful YA Authors: http://dld.bz/cUCtK @theatlantic @nolanfeeney
7 Ways to Prevent Your Blog from Failing: http://dld.bz/cUCtT @ninaamir
Claiming Your Book to Your Author Central Page: http://dld.bz/cUCup
Avoiding the “Saggy Middle”: http://dld.bz/cUCuD
Dos and Don’ts For Selling Your Book Online: http://dld.bz/cUCsv @ZiggyKinsella
To “Self”-Publish, You Need a Team: http://dld.bz/cUxUK @Bob_Mayer
When is it Good to Self Publish? http://dld.bz/cUxUu @JordynRedwood
3 Steps to Get Past Creative Speed Bumps: http://dld.bz/cUmdx @emilywenstrom
The query letter: Your manuscript’s most important page: http://dld.bz/cUd7U @darlawrites
Novel Middles: From Sag to Super: http://dld.bz/cUE3q @lindasclare
Academic writing–scholarship in the fantastic: http://dld.bz/cUE5n @amazingstories0
5 Ways To Share Your Book Research With Your Readers: http://dld.bz/cUE9P @thecreativepenn
5 tips for better fiction: http://dld.bz/cUE9U @lindasclare
The Ultimate Story Checklist: Iron Man: http://dld.bz/cUE9W @cockeyedcaravan
Tips for writing locked-room mysteries: http://dld.bz/cUEA5 @MarkCN
Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You’re Self-Published): http://dld.bz/cTqVy @JFBookman
Top 10 writing fallacies: http://dld.bz/cUFgk @States50
Use Camera Angles to Supercharge Your Novel: http://dld.bz/cUFgn @livewritethrive
5 Ways To Share Your Book Research With Your Readers: http://dld.bz/cUE9P @thecreativepenn
Passive vs Active Heroes: http://dld.bz/cUFtb @AlexBledsoe
The Ultimate Guide to Evil Cats in SF/F: http://dld.bz/cUFth @io9 @Krellitlikeitis
Ray Bradbury’s unknown universe of realist fiction: http://dld.bz/cUFtk @guardianbooks
Thoughts on beginning a novel: http://dld.bz/cUFtq @sharonksouza
The Writing Life: Re-entry and Changing Gears: http://dld.bz/cUFts @DeborahJRoss
Top Five Highs and Lows of Publishing: http://dld.bz/cUFtv @mpax1
Preparing for a Productive Writing Day: http://dld.bz/cUFtz
Developing characters organically: http://dld.bz/cUFt4 @BrianYansky
How To Summon Creative Presence: http://dld.bz/cUFt8 @OrnaRoss
2 Steps to Connecting with your Characters: http://dld.bz/cUFtA @AnthonyEhlers
Elizabeth – Thanks for mentioning the anthology. And thanks even more for your hard work and participation. Folks, she’s got a great story!
Now onto Writing 101 and those great links… :-)
Congratulations on that book! I will download it this morning. You certainly know your stuff.
And really appreciate the Writer’s Knowledge Database. I used it Friday to write tomorrow’s post for the IWSG site. (Because when it comes to offering writing tips, I really need help!)
Awesome resources! And congrats!
Sarah Allen
(From Sarah, with Joy)
Thanks so much for coming by, y’all! Hope you have a happy week. :)
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want you to know how thankful I am for all you do for writers. Amazing list, as always.
Oh, and I just downloaded that book! Thanks