Category: Craft

Seven Links 10/5/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/09/rookie-mistakes-indie-writers-make.html “Sometimes it’s hard to believe that the Kindle made it’s appearance nearly twelve years ago. It ushered in the greatest boon to writers since Gutenberg—independent publishing. Not only did this sea change give new writers a way to get their work out to the world instantly; it…

woman asleep in book, dreaming Seven Links 9/28/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/09/dont-be-afraid-to-go-there-in-your-writing.html “I’m a fan of the AMC series Mad Men, which I’ve been re-watching. So smartly written and superbly acted, and its attention to detail in the setting—1960s New York ad world—is fantastic. Among the many episodes and scenes that have stayed with me,…

Writerly Things 9/23/19: Dealing with Old Habits Traci Kenworth Sometimes, it’s hard to let go of the old habit we have. Nothing seems to work out the way that we plan, but there is hope! Is it a Good Thing to Have Habits? Yes and no. Some habits help us, others can defeat us. So,…

Seven Links 9/21/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://killzoneblog.com/2019/09/some-healthful-and-practical-writing-advice.html “We here at TKZ care about writers—how they write, of course, but also how they can stay healthy. Today I bring you some venerable wisdom on both counts. First, on health: Over at Project Gutenberg I happened upon the definitive treatment of the healthy side of coffee, published in…

Seven Links 9/14/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/08/how-i-stay-grounded-7-realities-of.html “JH: There’s a veil of mystery surrounding publishing, which can make it hard for new authors (and soon to be authors) to know how their careers are doing. Susan Dennard visits the lecture hall today to offer a candid and close look at the realities of traditional…

Seven Links 9/7/19 Traci Kenworth Writing: 1. https://annieneugebauer.com/2019/09/02/the-a-n-10-6-the-great-american-novel-is-a-horror-novel-deal-with-it/ “My sixth pick for The A.N. 10 reaaaaally makes me want to re-read a favorite novel. “Thoughts on Beloved by Toni Morrison and Horror’s Literary Problem” is one of those posts that hasn’t gotten enough attention. Not that my post is just that amazing (honestly, it’s mostly fangirling!), but because the…