Writing Links…10/2/17

Traci Kenworth

 

Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF:

1. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/09/so-your-character-is-from-qatar.html Interesting buildings, one kind of looks like a space needle to me.
2. https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/09/26/how-to-use-the-new-wordpress-editor-microsoft-word-template-for-blog-posts/ How to make blog posts in Microsoft Word 2016 and the new WordPress Editor. I’ve been trying unsuccessfully for a long time to do set my blog posts up in Word. I will have to try this with next week’s blogs.
3. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/it-is-to-be-a-blog-post-about-starting-with-a-theme/ Theme has some kind of pov, your pov.
4. https://phsolomon.com/2017/09/26/interview-p-h-solomon-author-of-bow-of-destiny-the-bow-of-hart-saga/
5. https://www.amwritingfantasy.com/expanding-senses-writing-smell/ Smells can deepen your fiction.
6. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/09/100-blocking-ideas-for-your-characters.html Blocking–great ideas!
7. https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2017/09/28/september-2017-happiness/ Cape Cod.

 

MG/YA:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaPNLoP8zGs&feature=em-subs_digest Surrendering to the process.
2. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/09/vlog-how-to-keep-track-of-wip-timelines.html I just started doing this with my current projects. Too many times I messed up days in my previous works and had to fix them.
3. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/09/james-ponti-interview-giveaway/ James Ponti reveals how he came up with TOAST.
4. http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/09/jared-reck-author-of-short-history-of.html On pretending to be an author.
5. http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/09/joshua-david-bellin-author-of-freefall.html Inspiration behind Freefall.

 

Romance/Women’s Fiction:

1. http://romanceuniversity.org/2017/09/27/writing-as-a-southerner-by-keri-ford-2/ Southern expressions.
2. https://ocrfa.org/get-involved/survivors-teaching-students/ This is a great idea!
3. http://romanceuniversity.org/2017/09/29/3-ways-to-tell-if-your-conflict-is-just-a-delay-tactic/ Conflict creates change.
4. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/last-chance-to-complete-a-where-are-they-now-survey/
5. http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2017/09/inside-editors-den-being-lifelong-learner.html Editing is a life long endeavor.
6. http://romanceuniversity.org/2017/09/25/how-becoming-a-writer-saved-my-life-by-adriana-anders/ Writing can get you through the bad times.

 

Christian:

1. https://stevelaube.com/tamela-hancock-murray-named-agent-year/
2. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/that-x-factor/ What publishers are looking for.
3. https://stevelaube.com/gotta-know-territory/ Know where your book fits.
4. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/titling-your-book/ Tips on titles.
5. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/discovering-publishing-trends/ How to figure out trends.

 

Historical:

1. https://awriterofhistory.com/2017/09/26/history-and-beauty-in-the-loire-valley/
2. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-true-will-shakespeare.html The faces of Shakespeare.
3. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-comfort-of-soup.html Soup and bread?
4. https://awriterofhistory.com/2017/09/28/on-violence-steve-wiegenstein/ What are your opinions on the use of violence in fiction?
5. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2017/09/playing-doctor-with-queen.html A queen and her husband’s doctor.

 

Scary:

1. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tod-018-desirina-boskovich-walking-realitys-festering-fault-lines-with-a-dog/ Never Now Always.
2. http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2017/09/habitica-for-writers.html Creating your fiction with habitica.
3. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/midnight-mix-tape-necronomicon-2017-part-1-the-guests-of-honor/ Horror short stories.
4. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-25-sep-2017/ Take a tour in Stephen King’s Derry.

 

Mystery/Thriller/Suspense:

1. http://annerallen.com/2017/09/6-ways-process-goals-help-write-your-book/ Small steps, this is the way I write. I don’t push for a high word count each day, I just try and work through the scene. If I have to stop during the scene, I try and leave it off in a place that I’ll be motivated to go on from the next time I sit down to write. I usually think about the scene while I’m doing other daily things and work out my next move, this helps keep my Muse feeding me the story.
2. http://blog.janicehardy.com/2017/09/serious-themes-in-cozy-mysteries.html Mystery with a bit more bite.
3. https://killzoneblog.com/2017/09/the-weapon-of-surprise.html
4. https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/intelligence-work/ A quiz.
5. https://killzoneblog.com/2017/09/this-is-the-end.html Writing is like football.
6. https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/i-know-ill-never-be-forgiven/ Unforgiveable sins.

 

Short Stories/Anthologies/Novella/Comics:

1. https://jenanita01.com/2017/09/23/anthology-update-get-ready-here-it-comes/ Word Weaving Contest.
2. https://jenanita01.com/2017/09/25/the-monster-of-bell-wether-gardens-and-other-stories-by-jim-webster-short-stories/ Filling in.
3. https://steviet3.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/new-category-share-your-short-story/ I imagine this happens to a lot of us. Sad story.
4. https://teagansbooks.com/2017/09/27/jazz-age-wednesdays-3-recipe-hunter/ Clams, mayhem, and death?
5. https://johnwhowell.com/2017/09/26/tuesday-anything-possible-kreative-kue-141-by-keith-channing/
6. https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/a-little-of-this-a-little-of-that-2/ In which Lisa might get new outfits.
7. http://www.writebynight.net/abcs-of-writing/the-submission-process/publish-your-short-stuff/ Tips on how to get short stories published.
8. https://donmassenzio.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/short-story-saturday-no-pain-no-gain-part-5/ Stage 2.

 

Poetry:

1. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/poetry-challenge-gift-and-song/ Watchful eyes.
2. https://babieslifefamilygoodfood.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/sunday-morning-couplet-10/ Deep within.
3. https://richardankers.com/2017/09/27/50-word-stories-just-dancing/
4. https://babieslifefamilygoodfood.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/hide/ Blind and mute.
5. http://jessicabakkers.com/2017/09/26/15-word-story-pain/ Super hangnail, yikes!
6. https://juantetcts.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/daily-post-211/ Smallest detail.
7. https://erikakind.me/2017/09/26/romantictuesday-26/
8. https://keithgarrettpoetry.com/2017/09/10/i-am-a-writer-2/
9. https://vashtiqvega.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/haiku-friday-sweet-scent/ Missing you.

 

Indie:

1. https://donmassenzio.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/this-week-in-indie-publishing-33/ The news.
2. https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2017/09/e-book-cover-design-awards-august-2017/
3. https://selfpublishingadvice.org/indie-authors-back-catalogue-sales/ Why keeping your earlier books available is a good idea.
4. https://selfpublishingadvice.org/production-6-tips-to-help-indie-authors-format-prints-book-with-word/ How to format pdf-A with Word.
5. https://kobowritinglife.com/2017/09/26/word-power-boring-words-what-to-use-instead-new/ Word power.
6. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2017/09/30/media-training-and-marketing-for-authors-key-words-and-watering-holes/

 

Craft:

1. https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/protect-creativity/ Sometimes in life you have to take a hard look at things, where you’re going, where you’ve been. Success means something different to all of us. This post is about making sure you don’t lose what’s important to you (family, friends, etc.) while in pursuit of the dream. I think we can all learn good lessons from it. I want to be a success, but in truth, I don’t even know what that really means other than having others read my words and feel touched or inspired in some way.
2. https://www.janefriedman.com/dont-hire-editor/ When you don’t need to hire an editor.
3. http://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/09/invoking-the-no-part-2-guilt-is-a-lie-why-boundaries-benefit-everyone/ Setting boundaries.
4. http://blog.janicehardy.com/2017/09/anatomy-of-greyshow-unanticipated.html Using the most unexpected character to rake up the tension.
5. http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/09/the-10-key-scenes-you-need-to-frame-up-your-novel/ Ten key scenes in your novel.
6. http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2017/09/inside-editors-den-strengths-weaknesses.html Strengths & weaknesses.
7. http://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/09/a-writers-perspective-on-point-of-view/ Try things from a different perspective.
8. http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2017/09/27/creating-space/ Do you take time between projects? I usually only take a couple weeks but this current project, I’ve taken months off. I’m still not ready to start writing yet, but soon. I think it’s a good idea to have some breathing room though. Everyone needs a rest.
9. https://storyempire.com/2017/09/27/prologues-yea-or-nay/ Do you use prologues?
10. http://www.livewritethrive.com/2017/09/28/write-your-story-synopsis-with-a-plug-and-play-tool/ A tool to create synopsis!
11. https://phsolomon.com/2017/09/29/curated-writing-content-4/ This week’s links.
12. http://twodropsofink.com/2017/09/29/cut-with-courage/ Knowing when to cut your darlings.

 

Other:

1. http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2017/09/7-free-online-tools-for-writers-and-authors/ Reedsy Book Editor. Anyone try this?
2. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/09/perfect.html
3. https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/narrator-interview-joseph-batzel/ Behind the scenes of an audiobook.
4. https://annetterochelleaben.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/angel-messages-september-24-2017/ One breath.
5. https://nicholasrossis.wordpress.com/2017/09/23/top-wordpress-visual-design-plugins/ Plugin info.
6. http://mollydcampbell.com/index.php/2017/09/its-all-over/ I have to agree. I wish I were an outdoor person but the truth is, I’m not. The bugs, the heat, they all bother me. I’m happy indoors. That doesn’t mean I don’t like to look at pretty scenery though.
7. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/smorgasbord-sunday-interview-the-ultimate-bucket-list-living-the-dream-with-sue-vincent/ Sue does the travels through amazingly beautiful places I would love to see but unfortunately, finances keep me from now.
8. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/childrens-book-fayre-learn-how-we-made-the-chocolate-house-raffle-prize/ Watch how a chocolate house is made.
9. http://pdykie.com/2017/09/25/mens-secret-language/ Secret languages.
10. https://donmassenzio.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/as-an-author-how-do-you-feel-about-expressing-your-political-views/ I’m hesitant to do so in today’s charged environment. I try to look at all sides of an argument and then decide privately what I think. My Uncle Howard used to say there’s three topics you can’t mention: politics, money, and religion.
11. https://mytrainofthoughtson.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/2017-07-ireland-charles-fort-slide-show/ Slide-show.
12. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/if-no-one-reads-my-story-does-that-mean-ive-failed-as-a-writer-amwriting-writerswednesday/ These are some good tips!
13. https://scvincent.com/2017/09/27/solstice-of-the-moon-the-high-way-of-the-fairies/ Roads less travelled.
14. https://doctorly.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/biometrified/ Employers charging more for insurance plans based on health conditions. I think is unfair!
15. https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2017/09/27/tobys-world-guest-post-by-victoria-tori-zigler/ Audio books.
16. https://jolenemottern.com/2017/09/26/how-to-soften-the-blow-of-tuesday/
17. https://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/you-can-win-without-cheating-ffs/ How to win with KU.
18. http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2017/09/meet-muse-carry-me-home-by-jessica.html Where her muse comes from.
19. http://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/09/celebrate-the-milestones-dawn-ius/ Celebrate the little and the big things in writing.
20. https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/ruinlust-and-where-do-ideas-come-from-guest-post-at-davida-chazan-aka-the-chocolate-lady/
21. https://vanbytheriver.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/puerto-rico/
22. https://secondwindleisure.com/2017/09/29/opening-a-thousand-windows/ A thousand windows of God.
23. http://pdykie.com/2017/09/29/now-thats-what-i-call-clean/ Dance with soap.
24. https://jenanita01.com/2017/09/29/does-your-story-fail-the-bechdel-test/ Do you use this test in your writing?
25. https://journeytoambeth.com/2017/09/29/writephoto-wall-hanging/ Would you want this in a baby’s room?
26. https://roguescientistfantasywriter.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/why-j-k-rowling-is-the-best/ Which Harry Potter is your favorite?
27. https://thepbsblog.com/2017/09/29/new-words/
28. http://kriswrites.com/2017/09/27/business-musings-a-few-words-in-amazed-appreciation/
29. https://ravereviewsbynonniejules.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/5-simple-editing-tips-by-contributing-writer-rijanjks/ Editing tips,