Writerly Ways

I tried to get stuff written today. My brother was here most of it so nothing much happened. I have nothing other than expanding novellas suck. Sing it with me. Put it to 20 beats so I can wash my hands to it.

So here have some links. Lots of links

From around the web

Agented authors, what was the Most Important Element that factored into picking your agent?

10 Things You Should Avoid As A New Writer

An author who was stabbed not really a writing link but she talks about being randomly attacked and stabbed several times (gruesome photos included)

How to write shock

How to Show Surprise in Writing [Tips and Suggestions for Learning]

Discovering Blurbs and Dark Factors

How to write a great author bio that will connect with readers

Write Your First Draft Like A Movie Script

Creating A Low-Cost Book Trailer

Be SMART In Your Approach To The Non-Bookstore Market

Three Flavors Of Writer’s Block (And How To Beat Them)


From Betty

Dear Editor | How Do I Get my Book on a Blog Tour?

5 Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid

writing resources

Smithsonian Open Access

How to Use Failure in Your Story

The Four Essentials of an Effective Character Arc

Fashioning Characters Based on Plot and Premise

creativity vs ego

Self-Care: The One Thing a Writer Mom Should Never Forget (Part 1)

3 Reasons That "Perfectly Good Scene" Is Boring Your Readers

Five Questions to Diagnose an Overpowered Hero

ETA simple but important advice that I never thought of If your author name is YOUR legal name make your signatures different