Writing Links 12/18/17
Traci Kenworth
Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF:
- https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/how-characters-see-themselves-in-relation-to-other-characters/ How do your characters relate to each other?
- http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/so-your-character-is-from-norway.html Norway characters.
- https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-essentials-of-historical-fantasy/ Filling in the gaps, something I worry about.
- http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/lessons-and-good-habits-for-writing-and.html On writing.
- http://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/15/7-tips-to-ending-a-series-buy-stock-in-tissues/ Tips on ending your series.
- http://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/14/meet-guest-author-robbie-cheadle/
MG/YA:
- http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/12/12/mafia-411-nutcracked-by-susan-adrian/
- http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/12/stem-tuesday-science-fiction-books-classroom/ This week’s science in books.
- http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/12/vlog-series-standalone-companion-novels.html I’ve been writing companion novels for the past series I just did and didn’t realize it. I just thought they were called series as well. Oh, what we learn, lol.
- http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/12/yallfest-interview-with-jeff-zentner.html Interview with the author of The Serpent King.
- http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/12/sparking-imagination-written-imagery/ It may be more important than ever to give readers an opportunity to envision and imagine through the words on the page.
- http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/12/2017-year-in-review.html My year has been bad as you might know if you’ve been reading these posts for a while. I had a tornado hit my home in July and then again in Oct. My kids and I were in a car accident. Our dog died. Just bad. I do hold hope for next year though. I’m hitting my stride in writing after studying craft the last couple years and I’m ready to forge ahead.
Romance/Women’s Fiction:
- http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2017/12/self-editing-redundancy-wordiness.html Repeating what you’ve said previously.
- http://romanceuniversity.org/2017/12/13/dual-timeline-novels-more-than-a-flashback-by-phillipa-nefri-clark/ Connections matter and dual timelines are the perfect way to explore them.
- http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/assume-positive-intent/ Believing the best of others.
- http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2017/12/self-editing-sentence-structure.html On editing.
- http://romanceuniversity.org/2017/12/15/need-social-media-content-to-share-try-hashtags-by-veronica-scott/ What are your favorite hashtags?
- http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/falling-in-love-again/ Who are your go-to authors when your in a writing slump? For me, Nora Roberts, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Linda Howard, Constance O’Banyon, Phillip Pullman, Suzanne Cooper, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Marion Zimmer Bradley.
Christian:
- https://novelrocket.com/2017/12/five-things-i-relearned-to-be-a-fiction-writer.html/ Unlearning some of the things you’ve learned.
- https://stevelaube.com/2018-edition-christian-writers-market-guide-released/ Available in print, e-book, and subscription service.
- https://novelrocket.com/2017/12/5-types-of-rough-drafts.html/ Five different types of rough drafts. I tend to write short then expand then revise. Revise again.
- https://stevelaube.com/author/dan/ Boy’s town.
- http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/got-a-complaint-about-publishing/ The way publishing works.
- http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/writing-voice-software-computers-hand/ Do you write with voice-recognition software? By pen? Half-and-half?
Historical:
- http://awriterofhistory.com/2017/12/12/author-david-blixt-on-the-inspiration-of-verona/ Shakespeare always returns to this northern Italian city.
- https://www.theresahuppauthor.com/blog/2017/12/11/ada-jane-lewis-hooker-the-great-grandmother-i-know-the-least-about/ Discovering our ancestors.
- https://awriterofhistory.com/2017/12/14/the-joy-of-friendship/
- http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2017/12/an-emperors-christmas-at-eltham-in-1400.html Medieval Christmas.
- https://www.theresahuppauthor.com/blog/2017/12/13/thoughts-on-writing-from-before-i-started-writing/ On writing.
Scary:
- http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/12/12/the-danger-of-writing-advice-from-industry-professionals/ Some good advice!
- http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-4-dec-2017-2/ Favorite movies of the year.
- https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-common-problems-with-dark-stories/ Have you run into these problems?
- http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-182-kathe-koja-on-the-cipher-christopher-marlowe-and-strangest-story-ever-written/ Her genres crossover from contemporary to historical to YA to horror.
- http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/searchlight-horror-101/ A writer how-to reference.
- http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2017/12/horror-list-book-review-night-visions.html A study of horror.
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense:
- http://annerallen.com/2017/12/twelve-days-christmas-writing-cliches/ Tara Sparling delivers twelve days of Christmas writing clichés.
- https://killzoneblog.com/2017/12/channeling-your-childhood-heroes.html Who were your heroes?
- https://killzoneblog.com/2017/12/one-line-of-dialogue-that-reveals-everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-character.html Do you think one line of dialogue can reveal character.
- https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/any-two-bit-job-that-pays/ Low rent.
- https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/im-poor-as-a-mouse-im-richer-than-midas/
- https://maeclair.net/2017/12/14/what-do-christmas-and-a-gettysburg-legend-have-in-common/ Legend has it if you stick your finger through one of the bullet holes in the Jenny Wade house, you’ll be proposed to within a year.
Short Stories/Anthologies/Novella:
- https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/12/13/the-end-of-the-year-guest-post-by-craig-boyack/ Do you make plans for the new year to come? Compare your old year?
- https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2017/12/13/flashfictionchallenge-the-red-devil/
- https://jadelmwrites.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/day-3-when-a-kings-knight-met-a-red-nosed-reindeer-12daysofblogmas/
- https://vashtiqvega.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/haiku-friday-flare-steam/
- https://richardankers.com/2017/12/15/50-word-stories-perspectives-2/
- https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/12/16/all-things-updateish/ I’m thinking I may take some time off. Maybe after this week till mid-Jan. I did that last year and it proved to be a rejuvenator. I need to figure out what I’m going to do in the new year anyway.
Poetry:
- https://syl65.wordpress.com/2017/12/09/winter-musings/
- https://richardankers.com/2017/12/09/quoted-2/
- https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/12/12/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-62-bells-past/
- https://keithgarrettpoetry.com/2017/12/12/from-eyes-of-a-winter-child/
- https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/11/zoe-shares-her-space/ Not one of the boys.
- https://juantetcts.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/daily-post-elegance/
Indie:
- https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2017/12/epic-saga-writewell-journals-book-production-success/ A journal designed for a writer by a writer.
- https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/12/13/adapting-novel-screenplay/ Adapting your novel into a screenplay.
- https://selfpublishingadvice.org/crime-writing-fact-checking-self-published/ Need some facts checked?
- https://selfpublishingadvice.org/how-to-sell-more-self-published-paperbacks-in-december/ Most fans are busying buying for others, here’s how to get their interest in buying your books.
Craft:
- https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/top-books-2017/ Read any good books this past year?
- https://www.janefriedman.com/book-launch-plan/ How to launch a book without a web presence.
- http://blog.janicehardy.com/2017/12/the-ultimate-guide-to-character.html What motivates your hero? Villain?
- http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/12/episodic-vs-epic-go-bigger-writing/ A great explanation for episodic writing!
- http://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/12/writingtomastery/ Where are you in the journey? I think I’m at the journeyman stage. I’m processing everything I’ve learned the past years and it’s all coming together like it should.
- http://kriswrites.com/2017/12/13/business-musings-quitting/ I’ve been pushed to that point in my past though I’m glad to say, I came back. Nowadays, I love the stories too much to stop.
Other:
- http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2017/12/holiday-book-sales-slipped-again/ Sales are down 2%.
- http://lafreeland.com/2017/12/10/12-days-of-christmas-writing-tips-day-6/ White space.
- http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/12/a-point-of-view.html A point-of-view is the difference between a job and a career.
- http://dreambigdreamoften.co/2017/12/09/a-little-rant/ I think this speaks for itself.
- https://jadelmwrites.wordpress.com/2017/12/09/blue-blue-and-more-blue-in-bookboxclubs-november-box/ Arrival of a bookboxclub.
- https://annetterochelleaben.wordpress.com/2017/12/10/angel-messages-december-10-2017/ All you need.
- http://www.paul-andruss.com/miss-a-word-in-your-ear/ Interesting to read what other religions think on this.
- https://shelleywilsonauthor.com/2017/12/11/the-rosies-book-review-team-rbrt-awards-vote-now-for-your-2017-favourite/ The RBRT awards.
- http://pdykie.com/2017/12/11/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/ Santa—health conscious?
- https://nicholasrossis.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/guest-post-by-pete-johnson-being-an-amazon-reviewer-a-personal-experience/ Reviews might lead to the Vine program.
- https://donmassenzio.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/a-perfect-10-with-melanie-jayne/
- http://thesilenteye.co.uk/2017/12/12/riddles-of-the-night-knights-saints-and-ley-lines/ The puzzles of the churches, knights, saints, and ley-lines.
- https://jolenemottern.com/2017/12/11/do-not-adjust-your-speed/ Margaritas and pastrami, lol.
- https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/smorgasbord-christmas-posts-from-your-archives-merry-christmas-and-seasons-greeings-from-nicholas-rossis/ Christmas quizzes.
- https://johnwhowell.com/2017/12/11/top-ten-things-not-to-do-in-the-snow-in-south-texas/ When it snows in south Texas.
- https://stacitroilo.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/fast-fifteen-bob-giel/
- http://twodropsofink.com/2017/12/11/authors-need-an-amazon-author-page/ Do you need an Amazon author page?
- http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2017/12/13/on-failing-but-not-being-a-failure/ I identify with this SO much! I came from a poor family. I had big dreams that got tossed to side when I married. I picked those dreams back up after getting out of the relationship. It was just me and my kids against the world. I’m still dreaming and determined to reach those milestones.
- https://amytruebloodauthor.com/here-we-go-2018-sun-vs-snow-announcement/ It’s coming! On my birthday—Jan. 23, 2018, 4 p.m.
- https://steviet3.wordpress.com/2017/12/13/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait/ Movie option.
- https://amytruebloodauthor.com/dealing-with-a-debut-ready-for-launch/ Ideas on a debut launch.
- http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2017/12/author-agent-handshake-agreements.html Beware handshake deals!
- https://jadelmwrites.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/day-2-the-season-for-giving-12daysofblogmas/ It’s the giving not the getting. Yes, so much!
- https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/audiobook-narrator-interview-jerry-fischer/ Audiobook narrating.
- https://thepbsblog.com/2017/12/14/premade-book-covers-2-things-to-keep-in-mind/ Professional covers at lower costs.
- https://kerrymckim.com/2017/12/15/the-day-i-found-my-voice/ The old with the new.
- https://kimwrtr.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/authors-beware-watch-out-for-this-scam/ Scam alert!
- http://erikakind.me/2017/12/14/daily-kind-quote-618/
- https://juantetcts.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/daily-post-meager/
- https://storyempire.com/2017/12/15/curated-content-12-15-17/ This week’s links.
44 responses to “Writing Links 12/18/17”
Thanks very much for the kind links 🙂
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You’re welcome, Margot!
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Oooh. That tree pic is pretty!
Thanks for including me in the links, Traci. Have a lovely Monday!
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You’re welcome, Staci! I haven’t put my tree up yet, lol. Tomorrow. Have a great day as well!
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Traci Kenworth with her wonderful treasure trove of blog links from around the community this week.. well worth heading over and checking out.
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Thanks, Sally!
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Pleasure Traci.. another great list. xx
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Thanks, Sally!
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Thank you, for the link, Traci. 😀
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You’re welcome, John!
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This week’s fine selection by Traci
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Thank you! Sharing 🙂
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Thank you, Nicholas!
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Thank you, S.A.!
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Thank you for the shares Traci!!!!
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You’re welcome, Jade!
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Thanks for the links. Hope you’re having a great holiday season.
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You’re welcome, Craig! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Most appreciate that you include the Angel Messages, Traci! ❤
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You’re welcome, Annette!
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Thank you so much for the mention, Traci ❤
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You’re welcome, Sue!
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I’m always grateful your continued support, Traci. ❤
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You’re welcome, Colleen!
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Thanks for the mention.
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You’re welcome, Stevie!
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Traci thank you for including me in this great list of work. Have a lovely Christmas Paul X
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You’re welcome, Paul! Merry Christmas to you too!
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Thanks for sharing my link, Traci. Merry Christmas!
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You’re welcome, Mae! Merry Christmas to you too!
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Thanks a lot for sharing, dear Traci 😃
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You’re welcome, Erika!
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Thanks, Kim!
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Thanks for these great links, Traci.
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Glad you liked, Robbie!
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Hi Traci! Thanks for the wonderful links! Wishing you a very happy holiday season! ❤
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You’re welcome, Vashti! Thanks for the wishes! You too!
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