Chuck Wendig shared 25 Things You Should Know About Antagonists this week.
Joe Konrath interviewed Melinda DuChamp this week, but mainly the reason I'm sharing this post is for the book cover. That's an excellent example of what a good cover can do for your book. I downloaded Fifty Shades of Alice in Wonderland despite the fact that I didn't like Fifty Shades of Grey and I don't particularly like Alice in Wonderland because that cover is just so good. Penis mushrooms!
Getting Naughty Between the Stacks reiterated the warning from Roni Loren: Bloggers Beware.
James Killick posted about creating and maintaining narrative interest. This is a concise, straightforward post on plotting. I especially like the "tent poles" diagram.
...apparently, it was a slow week?
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Blog Roundup: February 6 - 12, 2012
I guess this kind of goes along with my Ten Things I Have Learned From The Muse post: Chuck Wendig wrote about 25 Reasons That Writers Are Bug-Fuck Nuts. I also enjoyed his Flash Fiction Challenge: The Unlikable Protagonist. I'm sure regular readers are well aware of my fondness for unlikable characters by now.
Um, so this isn't so much about writing as it is me fangirling, but Greta van der Rol posted that her next book, Starheart, is due out about nine days from now. Who else is excited? Because I sure am!
Roni Loren posted about 5 Muse Abusers over at her new blog. Her Fill-Me-In Friday was also full of useful writing links. I think that this will be the last week I check her blog. All of the advertising is kind of getting to me. I wish her success, but I go to read her blog, not to be reminded six or more times on a single page that her book is available.
Emily Veinglory's post about Cogwheel Press over at Erotic Romance caught my eye.
Have you checked out Kindle Author? In particular, I'm quite fond of the heads up on free books.
R. S. Guthrie hosted a guest post from Sevastian Winters about the price point. I really enjoy posts like these because they treat self-publishing as a business. It's not going to make me raise my prices on my current books--I have a reason for pricing things the way I have--but I do find it encouraging.
Check out Aimee Salter's continuation of her self-editing posts: #8, #9.
Sierra Godfrey, as always, made her Google Reader Roundup post. (Does anyone else picture the Google logo wearing a cowboy hat? No? Just me, then?)
Stella Deleuze's tip of the week was especially useful to me this week. I'm still in the process of editing and, man, I am wordy and repetitive.
This guest post over at Written Words made me smile. We're all a little mad here...
Um, so this isn't so much about writing as it is me fangirling, but Greta van der Rol posted that her next book, Starheart, is due out about nine days from now. Who else is excited? Because I sure am!
Roni Loren posted about 5 Muse Abusers over at her new blog. Her Fill-Me-In Friday was also full of useful writing links. I think that this will be the last week I check her blog. All of the advertising is kind of getting to me. I wish her success, but I go to read her blog, not to be reminded six or more times on a single page that her book is available.
Emily Veinglory's post about Cogwheel Press over at Erotic Romance caught my eye.
Have you checked out Kindle Author? In particular, I'm quite fond of the heads up on free books.
R. S. Guthrie hosted a guest post from Sevastian Winters about the price point. I really enjoy posts like these because they treat self-publishing as a business. It's not going to make me raise my prices on my current books--I have a reason for pricing things the way I have--but I do find it encouraging.
Check out Aimee Salter's continuation of her self-editing posts: #8, #9.
Sierra Godfrey, as always, made her Google Reader Roundup post. (Does anyone else picture the Google logo wearing a cowboy hat? No? Just me, then?)
Stella Deleuze's tip of the week was especially useful to me this week. I'm still in the process of editing and, man, I am wordy and repetitive.
This guest post over at Written Words made me smile. We're all a little mad here...
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Blog Roundup: January 30 - February 5, 2012
Chuck Wendig wrote about the 25 Things You Should Know About Story Structure. Sometimes I diagram my stories. If they look like the graph he used as an article photo, I feel confident. I recommend it to other plotters.
Greta van der Rol wrote about an author who "breaks the rules" and how that works out for him (it's an excellent read if you're wondering which rules you can break and how). If you'll excuse my fangirl, she also wrote about a glowing review she received. If you're going to talk about your reviews, this is the way to do it. (Also: you should read her books. You really should.) (Also also: I'm currently reading Morgan's Choice and I cannot recommend it enough.)
Roni Loren hosted a guest post from Claire Ashgrove on the subject of developing subplots. She also asked if blog tours sell books. (I disagree to an extent. I think that you have to reach out to new audiences. I think sticking with blogs you know, blogs you know your audience reads or blogs that target the same audience you do, is where the danger in not selling books lies.) And she wrote about moving her blog to her main website and why.
Angel Zapata posted about severing her ties with Trestle Press due to copyright infringement issues. (Trestle Press, it seems, has been using copyrighted images on their book covers without permission or compensation or credit. Wow.)
Avery Olive posted definitions and explanations of ARCs and Galleys. If you're new to publishing terminology, it's a good post.
Keystrokes and Word Counts had a nice post on why writers do what we do. I complain about writing more often than I should, but I can't imagine life without it.
This post at McQuestionable Musings shares writing advice from Ira Glass. Read it. Especially if you're a "new" writer and even if you aren't. It's good to put things in perspective sometimes.
The Rapidly Evolving Role of Agent was posted over at Pub Rants. I frequently read about this phenomenon, but it's nice to see some specifics straight from an agent.
Aimee Salter continued her self-editing series with posts #6 and #7. If you've missed any posts, check out her self-editing tag.
When you're done here, head over to Sierra Godfrey's Google Reader Roundup.
Stella Deleuze wrote about proofreading as an underestimated profession; if you're hiring out the editing and proofreading of your manuscript, read that post. She also posted a tip of the week, this one on Twitter. I don't know about you, but everyone I follow on Twitter has been interesting or useful or entertaining to me in one way or another. I recommend that as the way to go. (And talk to them more. I should talk to the people I follow more often, I know.)
The Feckless Goblin asks if you should hire an editor to look at your book. (I agree, to an extent. If you can afford it or work a trade + have no experience in editing, then yes, absolutely.)
And in case you missed it, here on my blog, I interviewed Stella Deleuze to help celebrate the release of her new book, Candlelight Sinner.
Greta van der Rol wrote about an author who "breaks the rules" and how that works out for him (it's an excellent read if you're wondering which rules you can break and how). If you'll excuse my fangirl, she also wrote about a glowing review she received. If you're going to talk about your reviews, this is the way to do it. (Also: you should read her books. You really should.) (Also also: I'm currently reading Morgan's Choice and I cannot recommend it enough.)
Roni Loren hosted a guest post from Claire Ashgrove on the subject of developing subplots. She also asked if blog tours sell books. (I disagree to an extent. I think that you have to reach out to new audiences. I think sticking with blogs you know, blogs you know your audience reads or blogs that target the same audience you do, is where the danger in not selling books lies.) And she wrote about moving her blog to her main website and why.
Angel Zapata posted about severing her ties with Trestle Press due to copyright infringement issues. (Trestle Press, it seems, has been using copyrighted images on their book covers without permission or compensation or credit. Wow.)
Avery Olive posted definitions and explanations of ARCs and Galleys. If you're new to publishing terminology, it's a good post.
Keystrokes and Word Counts had a nice post on why writers do what we do. I complain about writing more often than I should, but I can't imagine life without it.
This post at McQuestionable Musings shares writing advice from Ira Glass. Read it. Especially if you're a "new" writer and even if you aren't. It's good to put things in perspective sometimes.
The Rapidly Evolving Role of Agent was posted over at Pub Rants. I frequently read about this phenomenon, but it's nice to see some specifics straight from an agent.
Aimee Salter continued her self-editing series with posts #6 and #7. If you've missed any posts, check out her self-editing tag.
When you're done here, head over to Sierra Godfrey's Google Reader Roundup.
Stella Deleuze wrote about proofreading as an underestimated profession; if you're hiring out the editing and proofreading of your manuscript, read that post. She also posted a tip of the week, this one on Twitter. I don't know about you, but everyone I follow on Twitter has been interesting or useful or entertaining to me in one way or another. I recommend that as the way to go. (And talk to them more. I should talk to the people I follow more often, I know.)
The Feckless Goblin asks if you should hire an editor to look at your book. (I agree, to an extent. If you can afford it or work a trade + have no experience in editing, then yes, absolutely.)
And in case you missed it, here on my blog, I interviewed Stella Deleuze to help celebrate the release of her new book, Candlelight Sinner.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Blog Roundup: January 23 - 29, 2012
Chuck Wendig is a busy man but he still found time to post 25 Things Writers Should Know About Agents this week.
Greta van der Rol posted this thoughtful and thought-provoking post about "over-engineering writing." I swear, sometimes it's like she lives in my brain. This has been on my mind a lot lately, when I've been obsessing over my own work and obsessing over structure and plot and blah blah blah to the point that I couldn't even enjoy one of my favorite TV shows. I may have to make "letting go and just doing" a February resolution...
Sierra Godfrey guest posted over at Roni Loren's blog about web space for authors. Sierra seems so smart and level-headed and she really lays out the basics of blog vs. website. Roni also posted her Fill-Me-In Friday post.
Avery Olive consolidated the information about Goodreads policy changes over in her Rescue Your Goodreads Book post.
James Killick wrote about how professionals generate story ideas.
Over at Keystrokes and Word Counts, you can read about the perks of writing partners and the usefulness of Twitter.
I am a plotter, so Paperback Writer's 10 Things to Help You Outline Your Novel was a good post for me.
Agent Kristin at Pub Rants wrote about focus and how important it is to a beginning writer.
Stella Deleuze posted about her experience with KDP Select.
Paul Dorset talked about his thoughts on KDP Select, too.
Written Words hosted Stephen Legault who talked about the importance of having a plan.
Greta van der Rol posted this thoughtful and thought-provoking post about "over-engineering writing." I swear, sometimes it's like she lives in my brain. This has been on my mind a lot lately, when I've been obsessing over my own work and obsessing over structure and plot and blah blah blah to the point that I couldn't even enjoy one of my favorite TV shows. I may have to make "letting go and just doing" a February resolution...
Sierra Godfrey guest posted over at Roni Loren's blog about web space for authors. Sierra seems so smart and level-headed and she really lays out the basics of blog vs. website. Roni also posted her Fill-Me-In Friday post.
Avery Olive consolidated the information about Goodreads policy changes over in her Rescue Your Goodreads Book post.
James Killick wrote about how professionals generate story ideas.
Over at Keystrokes and Word Counts, you can read about the perks of writing partners and the usefulness of Twitter.
I am a plotter, so Paperback Writer's 10 Things to Help You Outline Your Novel was a good post for me.
Agent Kristin at Pub Rants wrote about focus and how important it is to a beginning writer.
Stella Deleuze posted about her experience with KDP Select.
Paul Dorset talked about his thoughts on KDP Select, too.
Written Words hosted Stephen Legault who talked about the importance of having a plan.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Blog Roundup: January 9 - 15, 2012
Chuck Wendig had two good posts this week: 25 Things Writers Should Know About Finding Their Voice and How to Self-Publish So It Benefits Readers.
Roni Loren's blog is a veritable treasure trove of good posts. This guest post is 5 Narrative Mistakes You Can Fix Now, this post is about the etiquette of guest blogging, and this is her Fill-Me-In-Friday post.
Laura E. Bradford offered these resources and recommendations for new writers.
Imran Siddiq wrote about his process and included a pretty specific timeline.
James Killick posted about How to Make Good Writing Great.
Over at Keystrokes and Word Counts, it looks like a new post series is starting. The first seems to be Adventures in Promoland: Giveaways.
Paperback Writer shared this interesting post, Collecting Characters.
Agent Kristin over at Pub Rants wrote about the need to keep an eye on conversation in your story.
R. S. Guthrie posted about taking the plunge, joining the Dark Side, and signing up for KDP Select.
It looks like Aimee Salter is starting a new post series, too, this one on self-editing. The first post is here.
Sierra Godfrey posted her Google Reader Roundup.
Roni Loren's blog is a veritable treasure trove of good posts. This guest post is 5 Narrative Mistakes You Can Fix Now, this post is about the etiquette of guest blogging, and this is her Fill-Me-In-Friday post.
Laura E. Bradford offered these resources and recommendations for new writers.
Imran Siddiq wrote about his process and included a pretty specific timeline.
James Killick posted about How to Make Good Writing Great.
Over at Keystrokes and Word Counts, it looks like a new post series is starting. The first seems to be Adventures in Promoland: Giveaways.
Paperback Writer shared this interesting post, Collecting Characters.
Agent Kristin over at Pub Rants wrote about the need to keep an eye on conversation in your story.
R. S. Guthrie posted about taking the plunge, joining the Dark Side, and signing up for KDP Select.
It looks like Aimee Salter is starting a new post series, too, this one on self-editing. The first post is here.
Sierra Godfrey posted her Google Reader Roundup.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Blog Roundup: January 2 - 8, 2012
Chuck Wendig shared 25 Things Writers Should Stop Doing.
Greta van der Rol wrote about how writers can use every experience they have and how research supplements what you know.
Roni Loren has a nice link roundup post called Fill-Me-In Friday.
This week, I discovered A Writer's Notes. It's a pretty good blog, definitely worth adding to your blogroll.
Fonts and Fiction had an interesting post on where new writers begin.
Keystrokes and Word Counts had two good posts last week, one on serialized writing and one on choices writers would make if we could.
Sirra offered "3 Types of Dialogues and 2 Types of Tags."
On the same day, Stella Deleuze wrote about the "minefield" of e-book pricing.
Greta van der Rol wrote about how writers can use every experience they have and how research supplements what you know.
Roni Loren has a nice link roundup post called Fill-Me-In Friday.
This week, I discovered A Writer's Notes. It's a pretty good blog, definitely worth adding to your blogroll.
Fonts and Fiction had an interesting post on where new writers begin.
Keystrokes and Word Counts had two good posts last week, one on serialized writing and one on choices writers would make if we could.
Sirra offered "3 Types of Dialogues and 2 Types of Tags."
On the same day, Stella Deleuze wrote about the "minefield" of e-book pricing.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Blog Roundup: December 26, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Chuck Wendig thanked his readers and shared his blog's top 25 posts of 2011.
Greta van der Rol shared her experience with an "autocritter." If you've never used one (and I'd never even heard of them before that post), it's an informative article.
Roni Loren shared The 10 Commandments of a Successful Author.
I missed this post when it originally went up, but J. A. Konrath shared his resolutions for new writers. He also interviewed his cover artist.
James Killick wrote about 4 ways your protagonist can learn the truth.
Stella Deleuze posted her tip of the week: how to do a major re-write.
The Sharp Angle posted a query critique.
Greta van der Rol shared her experience with an "autocritter." If you've never used one (and I'd never even heard of them before that post), it's an informative article.
Roni Loren shared The 10 Commandments of a Successful Author.
I missed this post when it originally went up, but J. A. Konrath shared his resolutions for new writers. He also interviewed his cover artist.
James Killick wrote about 4 ways your protagonist can learn the truth.
Stella Deleuze posted her tip of the week: how to do a major re-write.
The Sharp Angle posted a query critique.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Blog Roundup: December 19 - 25, 2011
In the holiday spirit, Chuck Wendig posted 25 Ways for Writers to Help Other Writers. He also posted this thought-provoking article on branding.
I thought Greta van der Rol's post on the possibility of a "Star Wars-type" galaxy was pretty interesting.
This week, I discovered Roni Loren's Fiction Groupie blog.
Imran Siddiq wrote about character arcs needing change.
James Killick wrote about four ways to kill narrative drive.
Keystrokes and Word Counts has this great post on writing through your emotions.
I don't know how I missed this one. McQuestionable Musings has 10 tips for new bloggers.
Are you following Sierra Godfrey yet? I love her Google Reader Roundup.
Sirra posted about POV and how a writer can get it right.
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