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by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig
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Business / MiscellaneousTo avoid waste (or disaster), do your non-fiction book tasks in the right sequence: @jbernoffConferences and Events / MiscellaneousThe Research and Scholarly Forum: London Book Fair, March 14: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesBologna Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Illustration Winners: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesUK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesYouth Media Award Winners 2024: The Alex Awards: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesItaly: Bologna Licensing Trade Fair Announces 17th Edition: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesWales’ Dylan Thomas Prize Names Its 2024 Longlist: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesAt Cairo Book Fair: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesEngland’s Comma Press Presents a Manchester Translation Conference: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesCreativity and Inspiration / Goal settingWriting Resolutions: New Year, Same Year: @KMAllan_writerCreativity and Inspiration / InspirationUsing AI Image Generators For Inspiration: @beemweeks @storyempireCreativity and Inspiration / Inspiration / Reading as WritersThe Books That Keep Us Company for Decades: @mollytempleton @tordotcomAgatha Christie’s Most Romantic Murder Mysteries: by LIly Sparks @crimereadsCrime Fiction: In The Spotlight: Chad Taylor’s Blue Hotel: @margotkinberg8 Books that Explore the Power Dynamics of Love Triangles: @sarblakcart @electriclitAll the Books to Read While You’re Not Drinking During Dry January: @ChristianaSpensWhat Do You Want to Know About a Book Before You Read It? @mollytempleton @tordotcomFive Stories Featuring Spooky Phones and Supernatural Communication Devices: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomFive Books That Imagine the Future of Canada: @jamesdnicoll @tordotcomHow a reading list can shape — or hex — a year: @egabbertCreativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Fitting in Writing14 Dos and Don’ts of Time Management for Writers (from a Recovering Over-Achiever): @KMWeilandConsistency For Writers: @SarahRheaWernerCreativity and Inspiration / Productivity / Writer’s BlockBeating Writer’s Block: by Kelli McKinney4 Ways To Cure Writer’s Block: via NovelPad @nanowrimoCreativity and Inspiration / Writing LifeMicro Fiction For Your Writer’s Brain: @jamesscottbellIs Writing a Book Worth It? Why You Should or Shouldn’t Write: @storyhobbit4 Odd Writing Tips That Really Work: by Rose Atkinson-Carter, @ReedsyWriting vs editing: Which is harder? @pubcoachCombatting Confirmation Bias: How Our Brains Impact Our Self-Confidence & Strategies to Improve It: by Kasey LeBlanc @writerunboxedWriting with Purpose & Passion in 2024: by Maggie Smith @rmfwEye Strain: by T.L. BodineSecond Careers and my Supposed Retirement: @jrousuck @womenwriters wkb31Do Your Track Your Writing Projects? @ACW_Author @ediemelsonWrite Like You’re Dying: by Layla Murphy @CleaverMagazineYour Creative Reset (and reaching your ideal readers): @wegrowmedia @danblankGenres / HorrorThrillers and Horror: No Scare if We Don’t Care: @amychristinepar @diymfaGenres / Middle-GradeHook Middle-Grade Readers From The Start: @AuthorChrista @diymfaGenres / MiscellaneousThe 5 Easiest Genres To Plot: @AnthonyEhlers @writers_writeGenres / MysteryLetters from the Victim in Crime Fiction: @margotkinbergGenres / ScreenwritingThe Expanded Ultimate Story Checklist: Does the story’s outcome ironically contrast with the initial goal? @cockeyedcaravanPromo / BloggingHow Bloggers Sustain High Levels of Motivation Over the Long Term: @ninaamirPromo / Book ReviewsThe Most Common Reasons a Book Gets Negative Reviews: by Andrea Moran @theiwsgPromo / MiscellaneousHow to Pitch Your Book to the Media: 5 Steps to Standing Out: by Kleopatra Olympiou @bookbubPromo / Social Media TipsBe Ready to Engage With Readers—29 Ideas for Social Media Updates to Share: @ediemelsonPromo / WebsitesHow to Contact WordPress for Support: 6 Best Ways: @HughRoberts05The New Author Guide to Website Creation: @T_FrohockPublishing / MiscellaneousAcademic Publishing: ResearchGate Expands Sage Journals: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectives2024 Predictions in Publishing by Agent Laurie McLean: @AgentSavant @annerallenPublishing / News / International PublishingGermany’s KulturPass Is Renewed, But With a 2024 Funding Cut: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesChina Bestsellers December: Legal Content Leads Nonfiction: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesReport: Spanish Language Audio Markets See Strong Growth: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesSouth Korea’s Webtoon Adds Aetheon Adaptations: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesFrankfurt Guest of Honor Italy: Trade Sales Up in 2023: @Porter_Anderson @pubperspectivesPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / Pitches10 Tips For a Winning “Elevator” Pitch: @thejkstudioPublishing / Options / Traditional Publishing / QueryingIt’s not your book getting rejected; it’s your query letter: @annerallenPublishing / Process / Book DesignA Cynical View Of Titles & Cover Art: by John GilstrapWhy and How Your Book Cover Is Always Your Business: @FrugalBookPromo wkb58Publishing / Process / Services to AvoidBest of Writer Beware: 2023 in Review: @victoriastraussWriting Craft / BeginningsFlog a Pro: Would You Turn the First Page of this Bestseller? @RayRhamey @writerunboxedWriting Craft / Characters / AntagonistsTo Write Better Antagonists, Have Them Embody the Protagonist’s Struggles: from Burnt-out DaydreamerWriting Craft / Characters / ProtagonistsCan My Non-Emotional Protagonist Be Compelling? by Chris WinkleWriting Craft / DialogueFinessing Dialogue: @StephenGeez @storyempireWriting Craft / DiversityDiversity: Stereotypes & Tropes Navigation: @writingwcolorWriting Craft / EndingsWriting: Your Novel’s Ending: @lindasclareWriting Craft / MiscellaneousHow to Catch the 10 Most Common Editing Mistakes: @colleen_m_storySeven Common Believability Issues: by Chris WinkleThe Expanded Ultimate Story Checklist: Does the story reflect the way the world works? @cockeyedcaravanWhy Your Draft Doesn’t Make Sense (Plus What To Do About It): @bang2writeHow to Avoid Writing a Contrived Plot: by Donna Jo StoneThe Expanded Ultimate Story Checklist: Do all of the actions have real consequences? @cockeyedcaravanMastering Focus: Strategies for Clear and Concise Writing: @TheLeighShulmanDo many small details throughout subtly and/or ironically tie into the thematic dilemma? @cockeyedcaravanCharacter vs Nature: Definition and Examples: by Shane Millar @thestoryeditorFive Elements of Relationship Plotlines: @septcfawkes @onestop4writersEstablishing a Friendly Rivalry: from Writing Questions AnsweredWriting Craft / PacingWhat Sleeping With Jane Eyre Taught Me About Pacing: @heidicroot @JaneFriedmanWriting Craft / Pre-Writing / PlottingPlot Your Story Using the Feynman Learning Technique: @GarryRodgers1Character vs Society: Definition and Examples: @SWMillarAuthorWriting Craft / RevisionSelf-editing Tips: by Arja Salafranca @nownovelWriting Craft / TropesHow To Incorporate Tropes In Your Writing: @MorganHzlwoodWriting Tools / Miscellaneous15 Must-Have Tools for Authors Plus Bonus Downloads: @bookgal
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