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December 12, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…12/12/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…12/12/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/12/06/can-i-call-this-a-qualified-win/ A better perspective if you didn’t reach 50k. You still have a start, and that’s a win!! MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/12/writers-ideas/ The ideas they’re hopping!! http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/12/the-zen-of-accepting-bad-reviews.html Sometimes we can learn from reviews. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/12/scbwi-2016-magazine-merit-award-winner.html Children’s Author and Cartoonist Neal Levin. Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/writers-enemy-list/ Do…

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December 11, 2016

Writerly Things…12/11/16

Writerly Things…12/11/16 Traci Kenworth I ended with 5k on NanoWriMo, not horrible, but as I’ve discovered, I work slow and steady. I’m continuing to add to the story as time goes along so I don’t count it as a total loss. As we turn our attention to the coming Christmas, I’m looking forward to…

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December 6, 2016

Reading Links…12/6/16

Reading Links…12/6/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://colleenchesebro.com/2016/11/27/colleens-book-reviews-rapture-in-the-city-by-diane-hall/ Sequel to Catching Feathers in the Wind. Can Earth be turned into a Utopia? https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2016/11/26/rosies-bookreview-team-rbrt-the-sorcerers-garden-by-dwallacepeach-fantasy/ Madelyn’s desperate enough to take any job, but is she prepared to be the bearer of two men’s destinies? https://journeytoambeth.com/2016/12/01/author-of-the-month-helen-jones/ Book Three of the Ambeth Chronicles: Hills and Valleys. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/11/review-of-biting-the-sun-by-tanith-lee/ Two science fiction…

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December 5, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…12/5/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…12/5/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://colleenchesebro.com/2016/11/27/author-websites-blogs-and-book-sales-pages-the-book-designer/ What an author should have on website/s. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/random-plots-writing-prompts/ Do random plot generators help? https://legendsofwindemere.com/2016/12/01/ichabod-brooks-and-the-poll/ Should Charles collect the Ichabod stories? MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/12/holiday-post-pitch-wars-mentor-kit-frick/ Dream Big. Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/gifts-for-writers-wish-list/ Hint. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/whats-next-for-the-golden-heart/ The positive for the Ritas and Golden Heart to be on separate…

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November 29, 2016

Reading Links…11/29/16

Reading Links…11/29/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/maia-must-trust-someone-to-survive-shadow-fall-by-audreygreybooks-books-scifi-ya/ The asteroid hurtling toward Earth will kill billions. https://shelleywilsonauthor.com/2016/11/21/shelley-wilson-author-interview-and-spotlight-on-her-new-release-guardians-of-the-lost-lands-book-3-of-the-guardians/ Amber’s final quest could claim her soul, but she must take it. https://teripolen.com/2016/11/22/atonement-tennessee-by-teagan-geneviene-bookreviews-tuesdaybookblog-teagangeneviene/ What are the estate’s secrets? https://shelleywilsonauthor.com/2016/11/22/guest-spot-meet-lelamarkham-scifi-fantasy-author-tuesdaybookblog/ What it would take to transform America. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2016/11/22/teaser-tuesday-stealing-a-winged-ride/ An exciting peek into the world. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/windmaster-by-helen-b-henderson-history2write-books-romanticfantasy-mfrwauthor/ Revenge set her on the…

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November 28, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…11/28/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…11/28/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/11/22/six-writing-lessons-from-wip/ Slow writing is okay!! http://www.autumnwriting.com/gifts-for-writers/ MG/YA: http://ingridsundberg.com/2016/11/22/ya-self-publishing-series-interview-drae-box/ Marketing and strategy. Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/stupid-writing-rules-12-bad-writing-tips/ Some things to know. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/the-day-it-all-began/ How a story snaps together. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/black-friday-free-advice-2/ Keep a calendar for your business. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/give-thanks-to-god/ For God so loved the world, that he…

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November 22, 2016

Reading Links…11/22/16

Reading Links…11/22/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/11/13/the-last-day-of-captain-lincoln-bookreview/ Captain Lincoln’s last day is the worst of his life. http://nicholasrossis.me/2016/11/13/new-release-and-free-book-dragons-and-magic-by-dave-higgins-and-simon-cantan/ Some giveaways. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/fight-or-die-bestselling-the-ix-series-by-westonandrew-fridayreads-sff-books/ Sometimes death is only the beginning of the adventure. https://strangecharmbooks.co.uk/2016/11/17/the-power-by-naomi-alderman/ One day teenage girls develop the ability to shoot electricity from their hands and the world changes overnight. https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/the-p-a-w-s-institute-on-lisa-burton-radio/ Shapeshifters!! https://phsolomon.com/2016/11/15/new-reviews-for-the-bow-of-destiny-pt-1/ An epic fantasy…

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November 21, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…11/21/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…11/21/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/11/pointers-for-punching-up-your-prose.html Putting the cart before the horse. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2016/11/16/7-technology-tips-for-author-not-responsible-for-sparks-smoke-or-flames/ Those darn, er. https://epicfantasywriter.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/world-building-what-makes-for-a-great-fantasy-setting/ I’m a hybrid. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/11/18/the-writers-block-an-interview-with-marina-cohen/ Believe in yourself. Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/novel-genre-ya-mg-na-adult/ Do you know your genre? http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/writing-from-the-heart/ Write your first kiss. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/organizing-from-the-inside-out/ Some tips. Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/11/hitting-nanowrimo-blues-how-to-keep.html Have you hit…

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November 13, 2016

Writerly Things…11/13/16

Writerly Things…11/13/16 Traci Kenworth Still running low on Nano but I hope to make it up in the weeks ahead. I hope you’ll excuse the sparse posts until this month is over while I attend to my story. Some say that 50k isn’t a full novel but it usually runs about a first draft…

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November 8, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…11/8/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…11/8/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/slang-jargon-insider-lingo-11-ways-to-find/ Valuable words to use instead of the boring ones. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/christian-memoirs-rarely-sell-well/ Why telling your story about faith seldom sells. http://www.stevelaube.com/waiting-for-perfect/ Perfection is worth waiting for. http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/11/gods-best-plan-stop-writing.html Is your writing an idol? Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/11/01/footprints-in-the-forest-writing-about-the-holocaust/ The ability to thread an artificial story…

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