Category: Writing and Poetry

February 22, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/22/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/22/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/faith-hunter/the-beginning-of-the-end-part-3-the-small-press/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/navigating-the-eight-emotions-part-4-disgust/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-immortals/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/best-of-ayap-editing.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/secrets-lies-mistakes-and-wounds-three.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/on-patience-in-publishing-by-amber.html Horror: http://annieneugebauer.com/2016/02/15/8-authors-to-follow-the-women-in-horror-edition/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-080-v-h-leslie-on-writing-residencies-the-benefits-of-writers-retreats-and-writing-routine/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-15-february-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/02/17/firewatch-what-it-tells-us-about-storytelling/ https://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/survival-tips-for-a-pandemic-aka-zombies/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/02/e-my-editing-typo-goofs.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: https://janefriedman.com/find-book-publicist/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/02/judy-baker/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/to-hire-help-or-do-it-yourself.html#more Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/5-important-ways-storytelling-different-books-vs-movies/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/15/how-to-write-a-fight-scene-in-11-steps/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/15/publishing-advice-practices-principles/ http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/02/why-scripts-are-rejected-10-screenwriting-errors-to-avoid/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/oh-grow-up-unfriending-part-2/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers, Writing and Poetry
February 20, 2016

Writerly Things…2/20/16

Photo by Joanna Kosinka at Unsplash Writerly Things…2/19/16 Traci Kenworth I’ve learned more tools for my craft kit. First, that P.O.V. means what ONLY the viewpoint character KNOWS. They can’t for example know that the horse is around the corner unless they put it there earlier. Now, they can see A horse around the…

Writing and Poetry
February 16, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/16/16

Photo by Alejandro Escamillo at Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/16/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/02/authors-google-plus-google-awful.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/02/decision-time-for-indecisive-writer.html http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/02/11/pubcrawl-podcast-romances-and-love-interests/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/books-on-sports-to-fill-the-void/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/one-thing-every-writer-needs/ http://www.stevelaube.com/you-might-as-well-face-it-youre-addicted-to-input/ Historicals: http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/02/11/10-tips-for-being-an-actively-engaged-reader/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/02/get-me-to-church-on-time-changing.html http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/02/saint-willehad-trouble-in-saxony.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/quick-tip-tuesday-do-not-fear-the-scoop/ Mysteries/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/crime-fiction-news-break-23/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/coming-to-your-smartphone-books-that-are-unprintable.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/ten-penalties-all-writers-must-avoid.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/diane-duane-author-of-games-wizards.html http://ingridsundberg.com/2016/02/08/creating-compelling-character-descriptions/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/secrets-lies-mistakes-and-wounds-trick.html Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://keithgarrettpoetry.com/2016/01/10/the-stars-are-faded-2/ Indie: http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/self-publishing-part-2/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/is-indie-gold-rush-over-does-it-matter.html http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/02/63714/ Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/ocd-writer-nearly-ruined-career/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/09/three-crucial-writing-practices-writing-forward/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/02/10/first-pages-of-best-selling-novels-the-girl-on-the-train/ https://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/seven-keys-to-unforgettable-characters-2/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/5-common-problems-with-beginnings.html

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February 15, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/15/16

Photo by Carli Jean at Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/15/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/02/09/on-sentence-fragments-and-other-stylistic-jibber-jabber/ http://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/02/10/guest-post-plontser-the-happy-medium-writer/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/books-for-fantasy-authors-xviii-poetics/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/this-month-for-writers-january-2016.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/will-mcintosh-author-of-burning.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/02/find-great-middle-grade-novels/ Horror: http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/how-to-sell-books-at-conventions-part-2/ http://www.briankeene.com/2016/02/09/a-little-warmth-against-the-winter/ http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2016/02/how-long-would-you-wait.html Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/seducing-your-readers.html http://www.suecoletta.com/eastburn-murders-expose-a-loophole-in-the-law/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/the-most-important-moment-in-your-story.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/02/07/story-length-again/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/you-have-right-to-remain.html https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/the-opposite-of-writers-block/ Indie: https://janefriedman.com/writers-consortiums-coops/ https://janefriedman.com/selling-books-internationally/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/02/why-indie-authors-need-a-business-hat/ Craft: http://www.publishing-hub.com/2016/02/in-life-of-agent-reflections.html https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/a-culture-addicted-to-free-how-free-is-poisoning-the-internet-killing-the-creatives/ http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2016/02/new-years-resolutions-that-actually-work.html http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/02/beccas-post-of-wonderment/ http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/02/on-writing-realistic-dialogue.html

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers, Writing and Poetry
February 12, 2016

Writerly Things…2/12/16

Photo by Alexander Soludukhin at Unsplash Writerly Things…2/12/16 Traci Kenworth This week, I learned the importance of a good book and why finding one can inspire you to great things in your writing. In blogs a few days ago, I read a book called The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper. I had been…

Craft, Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
February 3, 2016

Reading Links…2/3/16

Reading Links…2/3/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/01/mini-review-truthwitch-by-susan-dennard/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/01/the-leaning-pile-of-books-248/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-ginger-star/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/kingfisher/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/01/review-of-the-changeling-sea-by-patricia-a-mckillip/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-ghost-in-machine-guest-post-by.html https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2016/01/29/ashes-inthesky-chapter-reveal-and-giveaway-from-month9books/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/lioness-rampant/ MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/01/27/mg-book-review-alistair-grims-odditorium-by-greg-funaro/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/01/thief-of-lies-trailer-belated-reveal/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/talk-about-a-couple-of-ya-authors-jack-croxall-interviews-zoe-markham/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/01/sister-act-12-middle-grade-novels-sisters-love/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-out-for-ride-the-dark-county-by-benedict-jones-and-cassildas-song/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/01/27/zer0es-now-on-audio/ http://www.briankeene.com/2016/01/28/birthdays-and-badlands/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/elizabeth-haynes-behind-closed-doors-blog-tour/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/liz-currently-loves-missing-presumed-by-susie-steiner/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/dead-pretty-meet-the-characters-with-david-mark/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/talking-blood-tracks-interview-with-matt-hilton/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/a-little-taste-of-fear/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/white-lies-by-zoe-markham-my-first-wow-moment-in-a-while/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/01/murder-obsession-and-iwsg-anthology.html http://shirley-mclain.net/2016/01/30/let-me-introduce/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/what-she-left-by-t-r-richmond-out-now-in-the-us/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/01/28/invasive-cover-reveal/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft: Photo by JessicaGale at morguefile.com

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February 1, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/1/16

Photo by ttronslien at morguefile.com Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/1/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/01/25/25-more-hard-truths-about-writing-and-publishing/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/01/26/its-never-too-soon/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-ghost-in-machine-guest-post-by.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/01/the-magic-of-setting-intentions-by.html http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2016/01/pro-and-con-of-expectation.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/01/melissa-gorzelanczyk-author-of-arrows.html Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-25-january-2016/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-22-january-2016/ http://www.briankeene.com/2016/01/25/i-still-want-to-believe/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/01/26/the-regulars-2/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/01/c-criminals-4-teasers.html https://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2016/01/29/attacking-the-ambush-conquer-your-greatest-fear-as-a-writer/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.suecoletta.com/emerging-evil-flashfiction/ https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/saphira-short-story-for-the-coffee-break/ Indie: https://janefriedman.com/shepherding-a-self-published-picture-book-to-success/ https://janefriedman.com/5-april-eberhardt/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/01/author-groups-to-help-you-write-publish-and-promote-your-books/ Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-write-realistic-fight-scenes-2/ http://writeonsisters.com/the-road-to-publication/style-sheets/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/01/27/first-pages-of-best-selling-novels-cinder/

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January 29, 2016

Writerly Things…1/29/16

Photo by JessicaGale at morguefile.com Writerly Things…1/29/16 Traci Kenworth So, I’ve started on my third draft on my YA fantasy horror book and it’s going—slow. That’s because last month, I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand. I’ve adapted to the brace I have to wear for it, but…

Craft, fantasy, horror, Writing and Poetry
January 27, 2016

Reading Links…1/27/16

Reading Links…1/27/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/only-the-stones-survive/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/newts-emerald/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/blood-meridian/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-bands-of-mourning/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-star-beast/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-secret-of-sinharat-people-of-the-talisman/ http://lynnvroman.com/2016/01/22/huge-energy-series-sale/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/01/wtf-friday-battle-for-alien-relish-by.html http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/01/spfbo-review-what-remains-of-heroes-by.html http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/01/waiting-on-wednesday-fall-of-light-by.html MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/01/dream/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/01/18/the-hottest-books-to-movie-in-2016/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/01/parasite-by-k-t-hanna-cover-reveal/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/01/indie-spotlight-oblong-books-music-rhinebeck-millerton-ny/ https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/cover-reveal-month9books-presents-genesis-girl-by-jennifer-bardsley/ Horror: http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/01/18/horror-and-hangovers-the-existential-dread-of-homer-simpson/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/01/18/jonathan-winn-eidolon-avenue-the-first-feast-review/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/between-two-fires/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/01/19/32218/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/01/20/frank-julius-palumbo-shares-a-trailer-for-the-enochian-wars-armageddon-unleashed/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/01/20/sam-joyce-tongues-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/01/20/garrett-cooks-a-god-of-hungry-walls-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/01/22/john-carpenters-tales-for-a-halloweenight-volume-1-review/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/a-little-taste-of-fear/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/talking-blood-tracks-interview-with-matt-hilton/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/the-enemy-series-rob-sinclair/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft: Photo by pippalou at morguefile.com

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers, Writing and Poetry
January 25, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…1/25/16

Photo by Acrylic Artist at morguefile.com Writing Links in the 3s and 5…1/25/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/faith-hunter/making-money-mondays-the-beginning-of-the-end-part-one/ http://www.magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/quick-tip-tuesday-finding-balance-between-plotting-and-pantsing/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/01/20/some-thoughts-for-you-mid-career-writers-out-there/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/01/the-search-for-unexpected-key-to-voice.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/01/alexander-gordon-smith-on-chucking-your.html http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2016/01/write-what-you-know.html Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-076-simon-strantzas-on-best-weird-fiction-the-secret-to-a-good-life-and-british-horror/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-18-january-2016/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-15-january-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/01/i-was-wrong-you-do-need-to-write-every-day.html https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/its-like-a-dream-come-true/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: https://janefriedman.com/long-term-marketing-models-for-self-published-authors/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/01/20/kill-it-with-fire/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/01/editing-tips-for-the-indie-author.html Craft: https://janefriedman.com/find-beta-readers/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/01/18/31-travel-magazines-and-websites-that-pay-freelance-writers-the-write-life/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/brain-games-are-you-unwittingly-killing-your-book-biz/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/01/20/first-pages-of-best-selling-novels-the-martian/ http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/01/20/adrenaline-a-simple-guide-for-writers-guest-post-by-toni-pike/

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