Sunday, August 26, 2012

Twitterific

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

Twitterific is a compilation of all the writing links I shared the previous week.

The links are fed into the Writer’s Knowledge Base Twitter_buttonsearch engine (developed by writer and software engineer Mike Fleming) which has over 17,000 free articles on writing-related topics. Sign up for our free newsletter for monthly writing tips and interviews with top contributors to the WKB or like us on Facebook.

Thanks for coming by everyone! It’s nice to be back after my days away from the blog last week. And thanks so much for all the nice comments. Have a great week!

The Possible Cost of Segregating Stories by Gender: http://bit.ly/Ooswp0 @btmargins

Tips for writer's conferences: http://bit.ly/R8Z8oN @novelrocket

Using LinkedIn to Find Readers: http://bit.ly/R8ZawZ

Getting past perfectionism with free writing: http://bit.ly/R8ZdsM @karenschrav

Writing Third Person Omniscient: http://bit.ly/R8ZfRo

Guide to social media scheduling: http://bit.ly/R8Zhsy @lifehackorg

The step outline: http://bit.ly/SC45nu

What is an agent's/editor's responsibility to a querying writer? http://bit.ly/NM8zHp @Porter_Anderson @jurgenwolff

Color coded revision: http://bit.ly/SC4dn5 @ava_jae

Fifty Shades of Grey matter: the psychology of sexual arousal: http://bit.ly/SC4mqp @garwboy

What's not to like about 'like'? http://bit.ly/SC4qqp

Improve Your Character Instantly: Just Add a Ghost: http://bit.ly/SC4xSR @KMWeiland

Psychology Q&A: Schizophrenia & Police Work? http://bit.ly/SC4Flj @CMKaufman

Taking Responsibility as a Writer: http://bit.ly/SC4Lt5 @ginarosati

6 Laws for Becoming a Career Author: http://bit.ly/SC4O84 @duolit

Tips for social media automation: http://bit.ly/SC4TIV @nickthacker

5 Things to Track on Google Analytics: http://bit.ly/SC4Z3u @karencv

Getting to the Core of Your Characters: http://bit.ly/SC57zY @livewritethrive

7 secrets about editors every freelance writer should know: http://bit.ly/SC5g6p @MichelleRafter

Renew Your Love Affair with Pinterest: http://bit.ly/Pw15uB @kristenlambtx

Get creative on demand: http://bit.ly/Pw1hd2 @diymfa

The Philosophical Roots of Science Fiction: http://bit.ly/Pw1sVY @charliejane

Transition as metaphor: http://bit.ly/Pw1FZc @cdrosales

POV in genre fic: http://bit.ly/Pw2mSb @sfsignal

Contract deal-breakers--the agent clause: http://bit.ly/Pw60eS @KristineRusch

How POV Works: http://bit.ly/Pw6r9d @KgElfland2ndCuz

What Killed the Thriller Writer: Your Attention Span: http://bit.ly/Pw6OjR @mrichtel

The influence of MR James on the horror genre: http://bit.ly/Pw7bee @ThisIsHorror

Sales--don't shoot yourself in the foot (5 tips): http://bit.ly/Pw7zte @deanwesleysmith

The Point of Process Porn: http://bit.ly/Pw7Jku @JustineLavaworm

8 Ways Haiku Helps Fiction Writers: http://bit.ly/Pw7R3n

Tips for beginners on getting published: http://bit.ly/Pw81rt @howtowriteshop

100 Best-Ever Teen Novels: http://n.pr/Pw86vo @nprbooks

Pros and Cons of Small Presses: http://bit.ly/Pw88mM @JessicaKnauss

Ebook Best-Sellers: Where Are the ‘Indies’? http://bit.ly/OaYQNm @MikeShatzkin @Porter_Anderson @sarahw

Create a Writing Schedule that Fits Your Life: http://bit.ly/Pw8c69 @authorems

Don't lose faith in yourself--strive to do what you love: http://bit.ly/Pw9HkS @jodyhedlund

The Importance of Rising Tension in Your Story: http://bit.ly/Pw9Jci

Go ahead, tell people about your book: http://bit.ly/Pw9Sg6

How to Legally Use Your Own Photos on Your Blog: http://bit.ly/Pwa0fu @MarcyKennedy @MelindaVan

Indie Writers: 10 Things Not To Do: http://bit.ly/TQkgjv @woodwardkaren

Bookstores vs. Amazon – A Publisher's View: http://bit.ly/TQko2G @behlerpublish

Author platform tips from NYT bestseller Rebecca Skloot: http://bit.ly/TQkrLE @danblank

Electronically Autograph Books: http://bit.ly/TQkCqp @adriennedewolfe

Should Writers Rethink Butt-In-Chair Mentality? http://bit.ly/TQkLdu @writeitsideways

Synopsis Writing - 101: http://bit.ly/TQkOWE

Tips for making your own business cards: http://bit.ly/TQkVBv @JillKemerer

The Right Way and Wrong Way to Let Your Mind Wander: http://bit.ly/TQpifV @i09

The Waiting Game: Analyzing the Library Hold List: http://bit.ly/TQpnAa @kimthedork

Character Questionnaire: How Would Your Character Handle These Situations? http://bit.ly/TQpCv9

Why 1 writer reads all his reviews: http://bit.ly/TQpHio

On being a submissions editor: http://bit.ly/TQpJa2

What Your Favorite YA Series Says About You: http://bit.ly/TQpOus @flavorpill

Never Happier Than When Writing: http://bit.ly/TQq6l8 @passivevoiceblg

Storyboarding – Not Just for Plotting Anymore: http://bit.ly/TQqDDw @joanswan

How Plugins Can Take Your Author Website from Okay to Outstanding: http://bit.ly/OSndBd @jfbookman

Find Your Voice, Find Your Power: http://bit.ly/OSoTdX @RLLaFevers

What writers get from social networking: http://bit.ly/OSp2OC

When to italicize: http://bit.ly/OSp8Wj @livewritethrive

Self Publishing Your Poetry – A Primer: http://bit.ly/OSpkVv @magdalenaball

Fixing broken characters with fusion: http://bit.ly/OSr3tY

How to Journal: 6 Tips to Boost Creativity and Polish Your Writing: http://bit.ly/OSrnJj

5 Common Writer Scams: http://bit.ly/O72Y0R @duolit

Why Use Multiple POVs? http://bit.ly/O738VX @ava_jae

5 must-have creativity apps: http://bit.ly/O75Meq @tannerc

Shameless Self-Promotion vs. Shameful Self-Promotion: http://bit.ly/O76MiL @goblinwriter

8 Easy Ways To Grow Your Social Media Footprint: http://bit.ly/O76XKZ @jhansenwrites

The Most Common Pitch Meeting Mistake (That You Don't Know You're Making): http://bit.ly/O771dz

Keep connected words/phrases together without intervening elements: http://bit.ly/O779Kg

What Every Author Needs To Know About Alt Text: http://bit.ly/O77eO6 @authormedia

Relax while writing: http://bit.ly/O77DzP @howtowriteshop

What to do with Defeat: http://bit.ly/O77HzH @EmilyWenstrom

How Often Should You Blog? http://bit.ly/O77VXE @problogger

The demise of books has been predicted for decades: http://nyti.ms/O78QaB @NYTimes

Religion in Worldbuilding: http://bit.ly/O790i8 @BryanThomasS

When does a DRM become a nightmare? http://bit.ly/O79eG2

Types of plots: http://bit.ly/O79qVA @writing_tips

Proofread for Consistency and Convenience: http://bit.ly/O79wwq

What to do When Your Word Count is Too Low: http://bit.ly/QrFZtu @joebunting

Authors Guild v. Google: http://bit.ly/QrG54A @dearauthor

5 things to do when you're between projects: http://bit.ly/QrGaoO @YAHighway

5 Things Bruce Lee Taught 1 Writer About the Art of Writing: http://bit.ly/QrGiVm @writersdigest

How Much Can You Achieve In 4 Years? http://bit.ly/QrGofB @thecreativepenn

A scientific explanation of Harry Potter's "wizarding gene": http://bit.ly/NmKsO4 @io9

Why 1 writer is self-publishing: http://bit.ly/NmKup2 @litreactor

The motivation to write: http://bit.ly/NmKAgu @beth_barany

Write to the emotion: http://bit.ly/O8L7H4 @sarahahoyt

Pet Peeves of a Professional Editor: http://bit.ly/NmKSE8

Are fan fiction and fan art legal? http://bit.ly/NmKZiP @i09

Thoughts on running a free book promo for a debut author: http://bit.ly/NmLuJO @annerallen

6 Ways to Pull off Dual Timelines in Your Novel: http://bit.ly/NmLOrU @KMWeiland

Make it happen IN the scene: http://bit.ly/NmLZn5 @theresastevens

Be multi-directional to your approaches to setting and character: http://bit.ly/NmMUE7

Getting "too quiet and midlist" as a reason for rejection: http://bit.ly/NmNcuQ @nicolamorgan

Writing Your First Novel: 6 Pieces of Advice: http://bit.ly/NmNkKT @sraichlen

Real vs. fictional settings: http://bit.ly/NmNp18 @junglereds

What is indie publishing? http://bit.ly/NmNulq @passivevoiceblg

The evolution of sexuality in SFF: http://bit.ly/NmNx0z @fantasyfaction

Grounded in a scene? A critique of an opening scene: http://bit.ly/NmNEJB @janice_hardy

Stop, Look, and Listen for Better Book Marketing: http://bit.ly/NmNJgf @writersdigest

5 Types of Modifying Mistakes: http://bit.ly/NmNKAT @writing_tips

What To Do About Cranky Authors: http://bit.ly/NmNPEw @JustineLavaworm

Copyright: Or Creditright? http://bit.ly/OdzRcr @Porter_Anderson @jeffjarvis

What Offer Does Your Author Blog Make? http://bit.ly/PHjyT6 @jfbookman

The Polarisation of Publishing: http://bit.ly/PHjGSB @danielsm1

The Fear of Being Scooped: http://bit.ly/PHjIK3 @davidbcoe

Use of Adjectives and Adverbs: http://bit.ly/PHjMJP

How to Outline a Story: http://bit.ly/PHjO4q @LyndaRYoung

Correcting Problems with Pacing: http://bit.ly/PHjWRt @JulieEshbaugh

The Red Flags of Writing Contests: http://bit.ly/PHl6wt @victoriastrauss

5 Ways to Respect Your Writing: http://bit.ly/PHlaMx @krissybrady

What to Tell Agents While on Submission: http://bit.ly/PHlfjh @Kid_Lit

The Zen of Backstory: http://bit.ly/PHlhHY @ashkrafton

Can Readers Trust Book Reviews Online? http://bit.ly/PHlnzw @NinaBadzin

Ebook Formats: A Quick Guide For Self-Publishers: http://bit.ly/PHlr1W @bubblecow

The Typography of Authority — Do Fonts Affect How People Accept Information? http://bit.ly/PHlwD1 @scholarlykitchn

Amanda Hocking's Unusual Writing Schedule: http://bit.ly/PHlAmg @woodwardkaren

2 ways to hook readers: http://bit.ly/PHlEST

Digital Self-Publishing Checklist: http://bit.ly/PHlGtX @LoriDevoti

Why Something Has to Happen in Your Story: http://bit.ly/PHlI5d @joebunting

Heating back up after a burn out: http://bit.ly/PHlPxt @writerstephanie

Why Writers Should Let Their Manuscripts Cool: http://bit.ly/PHma3b @ava_jae

Copyright: Or Creditright? http://bit.ly/OdzRcr @Porter_Anderson @jeffjarvis

When a Character Lacks Social Skills: http://bit.ly/PHme38 @jeanniecampbell

When Critique Partners Disagree: http://bit.ly/PHmfUy @juliemusil @lisagailgreen