Twitterific

Below are the writing-related links I tweeted last week.

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Recent news: the 3rd book in the Memphis Barbeque series will release November 1—Hickory Smoked Barbeque (available now for preorder).

iPads as writing tools for authors – resources: http://bit.ly/nWkfn4 @rogercparker

Facebook security updates – how to make your account more secure: http://bit.ly/pq2Uv0 @eset

5 Things You Should Never Do in Epic Fantasy: http://bit.ly/nVPY4O @AISFPpodcast

Book Promotion: Show, Don’t Tell: http://bit.ly/r2ymAc @pitchuniversity

Why 1 writer is betting on the Kindle for self-publishing: http://bit.ly/pH5Zg0 @shurleyhall

The agent’s view–the thrilling world of pitching: http://bit.ly/qDhJGq @jennybent

On Writing Well: Repetition: http://bit.ly/qHUNCK

Am I providing enough information for the reader to get into the story immediately? http://bit.ly/pTahge @Janice_Hardy

Stare Down Your Limiting Beliefs: http://bit.ly/qqcLMs @storyfix

Why Writers Should Get Over Pop Music: http://bit.ly/ofe8rf @Porter_Anderson

Publishing–the worst business in the world: http://bit.ly/poXffC @bentarnoff

Publish the Way You Want. Ignore the Dinosaurs: http://bit.ly/rqEGuw @ireadiwrite

On worldbuilding–Vamps with a pulse: http://bit.ly/pf7HqO @kalayna

A writer’s thoughts on critique groups: http://bit.ly/oylL42 @AlexSokoloff

Top 20 Free Book Apps of the Week: http://bit.ly/qZvFRD @ebooknewser

Politics in Fantasy: http://bit.ly/pJEAzt @FantasyFaction

Talking mysteries–my interview with @VictoriaMixon: http://bit.ly/oWfZye

How to write fiction–the importance of plot: http://bit.ly/phureI (Guardian–Kate Moss)

Pros and Cons of E-publishing: http://bit.ly/pXWJcl

Short fiction and the subway theory of reading: http://bit.ly/pEqo7y @40kBooks

Should you tie up all the ends when you type ‘The End’? http://bit.ly/mWMRHo @DirtyWhiteCandy

6 Prescriptions to Cure the Heartbreak of Being Published: http://bit.ly/pDyN5c @annerallen

All about flash fiction and tips for writing it: http://bit.ly/oOS12s @BTMargins

5 Elements of a Resonant Closing Line: http://bit.ly/mXWt8S @KMWeiland

Do you use superpowers in your story? Tips to keep them from getting stale: http://bit.ly/oULot2

Why 1 writer might stop self-pubbing paperbacks: http://bit.ly/mUxMgs @cathryanhoward

What’s wrong with a readable book? http://bit.ly/oBevIU @TorontoStar

A useful resource for describing settings, emotions, shapes, textures, and more: http://bit.ly/eIGRMO @AngelaAckerman

For literary inspiration follow @AdviceToWriters. Jon Winokur dispenses writerly wisdom of the ages.

Harness the power of resentment: http://bit.ly/rbNj4T @storyfix

List of Words that Sparkle! Jazz up your Writing/Pitch/Synopsis: http://bit.ly/okByTw @veiledvirtues

Using ‘they’ for third-person singular: http://bit.ly/pKN2tr @VictoriaMixon

10 Best-Selling Books That Were Originally Rejected: http://bit.ly/qBPxZ4 @flavorpill

6 Ways to Become More Self-Motivated: http://bit.ly/p1ElC3 @aliventures

Why 1 writer believes in fiction: http://bit.ly/rj2kbJ @WriterNancyJane

What late-blooming writers can learn from Edgar Rice Burroughs (creator of Tarzan): http://bit.ly/q5AD2o @Later_Bloomer

The craft of coffeehouse reading: http://bit.ly/pxb1ik @SherryIsaac for @JoanSwan

The Difference between Steampunk & Gaslamp Fantasy: http://bit.ly/pPQXTH @LiaKeyes

Plot points from a pantster: http://bit.ly/qCK5LB

For writing parents–The Guardian’s series on reading with kids: http://bit.ly/phrGkt

Governance and the Not-for-profit Publisher: http://bit.ly/pWi6jg @scholarlykitchn

Cover Art Development for a Romance Novel: http://bit.ly/qsddHl @JoanSwan

Story Structure Dos & Don’ts: http://bit.ly/r5e52X @galleycat

Keep scenes dramatic by knowing what to narrate and what to summarize: http://bit.ly/q6aaeA @Edittorrent

Sharpen your story’s hook: http://bit.ly/nQ33Vx @storyfix

Preparing to be a published author: http://bit.ly/puERAF @RachelleGardner

Top 5 Reasons You Should Do NaNoWriMo This Year: http://bit.ly/oeXfAP @MuseInks

Top 8 Tactics to Power Your Online Book Launch: http://bit.ly/orfW38 @JFBookman

You Don’t Have To Be An Expert To Self Publish On The Kindle: http://bit.ly/rtWRZL @BubbleCow

Google Plus as a Storytelling Platform: http://bit.ly/pTbWuJ @ChrisBrogan

Protecting Yourself From Yucky People (Social Account Security): http://bit.ly/pjTDfy

How to write fiction: MJ Hyland on revising and rewriting (Guardian): http://bit.ly/p5kF1t

Writing advice–Voice: http://bit.ly/nP9KcN @author_sullivan

Why is dystopia so appealing to young adults? (Guardian): http://bit.ly/qCfxtX

6 Things NOT to Put in Your YA Novel: http://bit.ly/rt4nhP @mrsctyler

Why 1 writer hates heists in genre: http://bit.ly/mSb7uD @tordotcom

The Shrinking Orphan Works Problem: http://bit.ly/oJXjId @scholarlykitchn

3 Tips for Consistent Tone: http://bit.ly/opXnGs @writersdigest

The Future of Self-Improvement: Grit Is More Important Than Talent: http://bit.ly/nfR1D8 @jkglei

Why Writers Should Embrace Amazon’s Takeover of Publishing (New Republic): http://bit.ly/qJWNqW @ruth_franklin via @PassiveVoiceBlg

Good intentions in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/qUALWr @mkinberg

Moral ambiguity in crime fiction novels: http://bit.ly/n4lvBO @mkinberg

Music inspires and @Porter_Anderson has some atmospheric ideas & a site with free streaming: http://bit.ly/vztOJh

What makes writing mysteries so interesting? My interview with @VictoriaMixon: http://bit.ly/oWfZye

An agent on simultaneous submissions: http://bit.ly/t8avl5 @RachelleGardner

5 Rules About Conjunctive Adverbs: http://bit.ly/sloJXr

Change for writers–how do we know we’ve changed? http://bit.ly/u2xFsp

10 tips for effective research trips: http://bit.ly/tPzC2e

More than Five Senses: Writing with Visceral Impact: http://bit.ly/v5cB9X @lucymonroe

Writing Tip: Get In Late, Get Out Early: http://bit.ly/uRRGGd @BryanThomasS

Want a satisfying ending for readers? Include resonance in your story: http://bit.ly/snm7aI @VictoriaMixon

Tips for writing a synopsis: http://bit.ly/sFd736 @JaneFriedman

8 tips for slicing through the research jungle: http://bit.ly/seYdu1 @JulieMusil

4 tips for continuing your story’s pace during its 2nd act: http://bit.ly/vF9HVk @Mommy_Authors

How to Write Your Bio for a Byline or Query: http://bit.ly/vF5auv @writeitsideways

4 lies the internet tells you about writing: http://bit.ly/vxY34Z @jammer0501

The Non-Transitional Transition: http://bit.ly/tQHyfX @editorrent

Smart ways to use Twitter lists: http://bit.ly/uWWo5d @alexisgrant

Find musical inspiration on Q2–a 24-hour free online stream of contemporary classical music: http://bit.ly/uX8cqp via @Porter_Anderson

Writing Short Stories or Articles with a Fantastical Twist: http://bit.ly/vQh71l

A Checklist for Eliminating Unnecessary Prose: http://bit.ly/vif7US @CherylRWrites

A Small Press Implodes: The Inside Story of Aspen Mountain Press: http://bit.ly/rSwc9q @VictoriaStrauss

Tips for good plot flow: http://bit.ly/uyznf0 @jamesagard

The Amazon Question: Blind Faith vs. Reality: http://bit.ly/uCMKXw @behlerpublish

Sometimes writers stand in their own way: http://bit.ly/t9INEH

How to Get Guest Posts on Big Name Blogs: http://bit.ly/rsrIo4 @OllinMorales

Tips for successful blogging for writers: http://bit.ly/tWYUka @Blogussion

The Agent-Author Relationship Is A Team Affair: http://bit.ly/sul656 @greyhausagency

Royalty Reporting Systems – Garbage In/Garbage Out: http://bit.ly/sErO24 @PassiveVoiceBlg

Take a Break from Blogging without Losing Your Audience: http://bit.ly/rwwjdj @JeffGoins

How to Plot Your Writing Time During the Month of November: http://bit.ly/vZ0eHK @plotwhisperer

Commas…To Avoid Confusion: http://bit.ly/tP0Faz @FantasyFaction

Author Blogging 101: 11 Reasons Your Blog Isn’t Working: http://bit.ly/uKE0cj @JFBookman

Several options for designing ebook covers: http://bit.ly/rxdQc7 @PYOEbooks

How to Be Creative When You Are Busy: http://bit.ly/uJETnO @write_practice

A Strategy for Introducing Your Hero: http://bit.ly/t9prf7 @storyfix

106 Excuses That Prevent You From Ever Becoming Great: http://bit.ly/s9rVIH @ChrisBrogan

An agent recommends that novelists stop branding themselves: http://bit.ly/vqZwPg @RachelleGardner

5 Tips for Styling Numbers: http://bit.ly/ulULqo

Tips for improving your story: http://bit.ly/vUncmT @StoryMeBad @TheCreativePenn

Some Tough Love for Authors on Rights: http://bit.ly/svlLKI @scholarlykitchn

Why 1 writer is now selling his books primarily on Amazon and not his website: http://bit.ly/vzUKfv @rule17

Literary references in crime fiction: http://bit.ly/vGKNKb @mkinberg

The Dark Side of Metrics–Writer Friend or Ticket to Crazy Town? http://bit.ly/t0C6MZ @KristenLambTX

The end–wrapping up your stories: http://bit.ly/vnEMKM @FantasyFaction

3 Tips for Writing Paranormals: http://bit.ly/ua74dg @RoniLoren

How Digital Became the Self-Publishing Beacon of Hope for Comics: http://bit.ly/svbQbw @WesleyCGreen

The timing of payments from different self-pub venues: http://bit.ly/tqhZHP via @PassiveVoiceBlg

3 Tips for Writing When the Words Won’t Come: http://bit.ly/tBZr2W @keligwyn

12 fiction writing checklists: http://bit.ly/vpe6ZZ

How to write tight prose: http://bit.ly/vaTDiH @LynnetteLabelle

The Dilemma of Coaching Yourself: http://bit.ly/sbQi4p @jkglei

Turn Your Novel into a Literary Destination: http://bit.ly/un92TS @catewoods

How To Make People Fall In Love With Grammar: An Interview With Grammar Girl: http://bit.ly/rrTgtw @OllinMorales

An Experiment in Serial Fiction and Self-Publication: http://bit.ly/trata2 @selfpubreview

Stuck? Borrow Techniques from Popular Authors: http://bit.ly/tWszzL @ProcrastWriter

5 things you need to know about Kindle Format 8 (KF8), Amazon’s new ebook format: http://bit.ly/v4Q6Ta @rule17

How to Make a Book Trailer with Your Phone: http://bit.ly/tMQ6kX @GalleyCat

NaNo Prep: Planning Your Novel: http://bit.ly/ucQqQm @Janice_Hardy

Strive to make *every* novel a thriller with quality : http://bit.ly/vziY5U @NakedEditor @JHansenWrites

How To Use Your Blog To Sell Your Self Published Book: http://bit.ly/sZtDEh @BubbleCow

Opening for a Distinct Purpose and a Specific Reader: http://bit.ly/vuz8fu

Content as Commodity — Price Elasticity and New Business Models: http://bit.ly/sPSfDa @scholarlykitchn

WordPress Plug-Ins: The Bare Essentials: http://bit.ly/uxrqdF @JaneFriedman

The latest installment of @GeneLempp ‘s series on archaeology, mythology & human history artifacts to design stories: http://bit.ly/vokZOM

Indie Publishing’s Impact on Independent Publishing: http://bit.ly/sP3ZCP @selfpubreview

17 Twitter Marketing Tips From the Pros: http://bit.ly/sSG9Nr @smexaminer

Serialization: A Timely Return for the Digital Age? http://bit.ly/tLX3e2 @thedavidwwright

5 Biggest Mistakes Writers Make About Lawyers: http://bit.ly/vlG6Vm @DearAuthor

e-Book Cover File Size Specifications: http://bit.ly/u6ow9s @JFBookman

Publishing debates–should we take sides? http://bit.ly/s8xbiN @JamiGold

Tips for writing climaxes: http://bit.ly/rK6OZn @lisagailgreen

An Insiders Look At What Books Are Selling: http://bit.ly/voVE9K

Author Blogging 101: Presenting Your Content: http://bit.ly/vFHBJf @JFBookman

Characters and instant conflict: http://bit.ly/t1yD24 @LauraPauling

Why Every Writer Needs As Much Editing As Possible: http://bit.ly/sWbRdz @JodyHedlund

Is an 80% ebook world for straight text really in sight? http://bit.ly/v8Sx8D @MikeShatzkin

Is Self-Publishing Giving People A Misconception Of Publishing? http://bit.ly/rOla6v @greyhausagency

A few tools to help you escape the emotional cycle of writing: http://bit.ly/ttjWiz @write_practice

Using Social Networking to Promote Your Event: http://bit.ly/sZNW30

Catch up with this week’s publishing buzz–platforms, metrics, & Amazon–with @Porter_Anderson for @JaneFriedman: http://bit.ly/ukWOuF

Best Articles This Week for Writers 10/28/11: http://bit.ly/vcjt09 @4kidlit

E-book pricing – dart, meet bull’s eye: http://bit.ly/v0iBXU @behlerpublish

Creativity Tweets of the Week – 10/28/11: http://bit.ly/uVk0mp @on_creativity

How To Keep Yourself Grounded When Writing Away From Home: http://bit.ly/ruRkpC @ollinmorales

Self-Published Authors Have Great Power, But Are They Taking Responsibility? http://bit.ly/tT1EHz @JaneFriedman

Copyright Is People: http://bit.ly/sfEBnh @michaelcapobian @VictoriaStrauss

Are Successful Writers Just Lucky? http://bit.ly/vpDJdn @KristenLambTX

How to Write a Year’s Worth of Posts in 30 Days: http://bit.ly/rZjTPG @kellykingman

Chris Van Allsburg on Picture Book Writing: http://bit.ly/th3FNA @GalleyCat

The complete and unabridged guide to GoodReads for authors: http://bit.ly/skO9kJ @novelpublicity via @PassiveVoiceBlg

How to Carve a Library Lion in Your Halloween Pumpkin: http://bit.ly/rCRKdZ @GalleyCat