Category: writers

September 19, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/19/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/19/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://phsolomon.com/2016/09/11/why-you-should-begin-using-scrivener-today-how/ Have you tried Scrivener? https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/the-joy-of-writing-by-hand/ Have you tried writing by hand? I always do the first and third in longhand and then enter into a computer to polish for further edits. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/09/14/janice-hardy-guest-blog/ Has your novel turned into a Frankendraft? …

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers
September 10, 2016

A visit with Craig S. Boyack

Please welcome to the blog today, Craig S. Boyack. He is a fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction writer whose ventures into the short story collections are a welcome surprise to all. His famous sidekick, Lisa Burton, or robot girl wins raves wherever she goes. Craig has been a wonderful author to get to know and…

fantasy, horror, Interviews, Paranormal, SF, writers
July 3, 2016

Writerly Things…7/3/16

Writerly Things…7/3/16 Traci Kenworth The trouble with all the genres I write in is they’re all over the place. Continuously, I hear that I should pick a genre and stick with it. Branding is good is the word. I hear just as many others, mostly Indie writers, who say go for it. I’m teetering…

a bit of seriousness, Craft, Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
June 24, 2016

Book Talk…6/24/16

Book Talk…6/24/16 Traci Kenworth I love craft books and the thesaurus collections by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are no exception. This time I’m reviewing: The Rural Settings Thesaurus. If you need help with your setting, this is the book!! I’ve come to think that settings are as important as your characters. In this book,…

a bit of seriousness, Craft, Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
May 25, 2016

Reading Links…5/25/16

Reading Links…5/25/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Soap Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/central-station/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/serpent-mage/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/05/review-of-roses-and-rot-by-kat-howard/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/05/fantasy-review-wheel-of-osheim-by-mark.html MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/05/16/mg-book-review-doodle-adventures-the-search-for-slimy-space-slugs-by-mike-lowery/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/05/time-slipping-middle-grade/ Horror: http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/05/16/the-haunted-sultan-cover-reveal/ Mysteries/Thrillers: Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-paper-menagerie-and-other-stories/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/witches-of-lychford/ Comics/Graphic Novels: Scriptwriting: Indie: Craft:

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers
May 23, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/23/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/23/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Soap Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/making-money-mondays-ebook-box-sets-loss-leaders/ MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/pitch-wars-success-interview-michella-domenici-mentors-kes-trester-jennifer-hawkins/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/05/tips-for-increasing-conflict-by-eileen.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/05/happy-endings-2/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-093-scott-nicolay-outer-dark-podcast-weird-fiction-daily-habits/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-16-may-2016/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-week-ending-13-may-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://annerallen.com/2016/05/the-dirty-dozen-12-ways-not-to-write-a-mystery.html http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/05/17/crotch-punching-the-creative-yeti-exploding-more-writing-myths/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/remove-a-letter-spoil-a-book.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://kriswrites.com/2016/05/16/free-fiction-monday-night-of-the-dancing-champions/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/sfm-dickinson-sanderson-hill-kelly-valentine-simak/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/lets-ramble-shall-we/ Comics/Graphic Novels: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/wwwednesday/wwwednesday-may-18-2016/ Scriptwriting: Indie: Craft: http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/05/16/ways-novelists-can-break-from-the-structural-rules/ https://janefriedman.com/getting-started-email-list/ http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2016/05/writers-conference-basics-part-i.html https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/18/100-questions-to-help-you-interview-your-character-helping-writers-become-authors/ https://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/w-o-w-writer-odyssey-wednesday-with-j-m-m-nuanez/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers
May 15, 2016

Author Asks the Reader

Writerly Things…5/14/16 Traci Kenworth Welcome to Author Asks!! This is something new to my site as a way for me to get to know readers better. First up, I want to get your opinions on what happens when your favorite character/s get killed off in books/TV shows/movies etc. Does it keep you reading to…

Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
April 19, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…4/19/16

butkovicdub at Morguefile.com Writing Links in the 3s and 5…4/28/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/navigating-the-eight-emotions-part-8-joy/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/04/five-reasons-you-want-halfling.html http://dankoboldt.com/holograms-science-fiction-writing/?ref=email MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/plotter-pantser/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/04/the-influence-of-idols-by-kim-savage.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/state-school-library-interview-lu-ross/ Horror: http://www.briankeene.com/2016/04/13/why-and-when-i-will-begin-boycotting-the-hwa/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/04/11/writers-when-in-doubt-wwyl/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/when-death-becomes-real.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/ending-up-at-the-end.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.suecoletta.com/haunting-memories-flashfiction/ https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/mary-the-outlaw-chapter-twenty/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/rambling-through-jet-lag/ Indie: http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/04/ibpa-publishing-university-2016/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/04/instagram-primer-indie-authors/ Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/novel-research-2/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/04/11/how-to-get-people-to-read-your-blog-5-savvy-strategies-you-can-apply-today/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/three-ways-to-add-the-sizzle-to-fiction-thats-fizzled/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/04/11/grand-finales-tips-for-writing-great-endings-of-novels/ http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/04/character-arc-common-reactions-change/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Romance, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers
April 18, 2016

Writing Links…4/18/16

Acrylic Artist Morguefile.com Writing Links in the 3s and 5…4/28/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/navigating-the-eight-emotions-part-8-joy/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/04/five-reasons-you-want-halfling.html http://dankoboldt.com/holograms-science-fiction-writing/?ref=email MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/plotter-pantser/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/04/the-influence-of-idols-by-kim-savage.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/state-school-library-interview-lu-ross/ Horror: http://www.briankeene.com/2016/04/13/why-and-when-i-will-begin-boycotting-the-hwa/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/04/11/writers-when-in-doubt-wwyl/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/when-death-becomes-real.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/ending-up-at-the-end.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.suecoletta.com/haunting-memories-flashfiction/ https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/mary-the-outlaw-chapter-twenty/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/rambling-through-jet-lag/ Indie: http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/04/ibpa-publishing-university-2016/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/04/instagram-primer-indie-authors/ Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/novel-research-2/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/04/11/how-to-get-people-to-read-your-blog-5-savvy-strategies-you-can-apply-today/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/three-ways-to-add-the-sizzle-to-fiction-thats-fizzled/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/04/11/grand-finales-tips-for-writing-great-endings-of-novels/ http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/04/character-arc-common-reactions-change/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers
March 24, 2016

Reading Links…3/24/16

Reading Links…3/24/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/16/fear-of-dying-by-erica-jong-bookreview-by-ftthum/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/03/18/giveaway-blog-tour-vengeful-love-laura-carter/ http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/03/18/marketing-in-disguise-by-trish-milburn/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/19/silvers-book-reviews-goddess-by-author-kellee-morris/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-24/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/03/15/sinners-creed-kim-jones/ http://elodienowodazkij.com/2016/03/15/love-in-b-minor-is-out-in-the-world-and-giveaway/ Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-winged-histories/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/arkwright/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/dawn-2/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/16/bookreview-by-lrwlee-by-the-duality-bridge/ http://www.thewriterdiaries.com/2016/03/tuesday-topic-recent-reads.html http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-ringworld-throne/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-wind-through-the-keyhole/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-charmed-children-of-rookskill-castle/ https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/release-day-blitz-ashes-in-the-sky-fire-in-the-woods-2-by-jennifer-m-eaton-with-giveaway/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/15/bookreview-by-lrwlee-of-the-legacy-human/ Mysteries/Suspense: MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/03/14/writers-block-an-interview-with-rosanne-parry/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/03/when-i-lied-by-michelle-kemper-brownlow-cover-reveal/ http://yaloveblog.com/2016/03/17/book-trailer-thursday-184-miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar-children-movie-trailer/ http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-book-review-of-allegiant-by-veronica.html http://yaloveblog.com/2016/03/15/students-want-to-know-jessica-love-author-of-in-real-life-blog-tour-giveaway/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/03/supernormal-by-caitlen-rubino-bradway-release-day/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-paper-menagerie-and-other-stories/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/17/welcome-to-silvers-tea-party-a-monthly-tea-sharing-event-2/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/101-kind-quotes-new-release/ http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/03/18/read-about-guest-author-judy-martin/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/15/book-review-by-colleenchesebro-of-stella-a-short-story-and-josephs-story-the-road-to-freedom-by-author-ahouseofpoetry/ Indie: Craft: Joseph Barrientos Unsplash

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