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More great blogs and bloggers

8/29/2019

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10 Kinds of Critique Groups that Can Drive You Bonkers
https://annerallen.com/2019/09/critique-groups-can-drive-you-bonkers/ via @annerallen 
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First ​Monday Sept 2019 – do you need a muse or only coffee?                            https://valerieparv.wordpress.com/2019/09/01/first-monday-sept-2019-do-you-need-a-muse-or-only-coffee/ via @wordpressdotcom 

How To Use Story Stakes To Keep Readers Turning The Pages #writingtips                            https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/30/writing-tips-how-to-use-story-stakes-to-keep-readers-turning-the-pages/                                   via @thecreativepenn 
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Incidental Writing: How To Write When Life Keeps You From Your Keyboard https://kmallan.com/2019/08/29/incidental-writing-how-to-write-when-life-keeps-you-from-your-keyboard/ via @KMAllan_writer

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8/26/2019

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Podcasting Goes Mainstream. How Can Authors Benefit? #podcastmovement #PM19                        w/ @thecreativepenn #podcasting
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/28/podcasting-goes-mainstream-podcast-movement-2019/ via @thecreativepenn

 When Is a POV Error a Problem? 
​https://lindasclare.com/2019/08/when-is-a-pov-error-a-problem/ 
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Writing a Memoir? Avoid These Common Mistakes
https://nybookeditors.com/2017/05/dont-make-7-mistakes-penning-memoir/ via @NYBookEditors 

​Navigating Changes In The Publishing Industry With @MikeShatzkin #publishing #indieauthors          https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/26/navigating-changes-in-the-publishing-industry-with-mike-shatzkin/ via @thecreativepenn 
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Deep POV: What IS It & Why Do Readers LOVE It So Much?                  https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/08/deep-pov-fiction/ via @KristenLambTX 

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8/24/2019

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Self-Publishing: The Carnival of the Indies Issue #107                                    https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/08/self-publishing-the-carnival-of-the-indies-issue-107/ via @jfbookman There is a ton of stuff in the collection! Thank you, Joel! 
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How to Write a Page Turner: Master the 7 Rules of the Cliffhanger
https://annerallen.com/2019/08/7-rules-cliffhanger/ via @annerallen 

The Ebook Author's Guide To Images
https://www.kotobee.com/blog/the-ebook-authors-guide-to-images/ via @kotobee 
There is some good information here, especially if you haven't done this before. 
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The Big Memoir Pitfall to Avoid
www.janefriedman.com/the-big-memoir-pitfall-to-avoid/                                                  via guest post @JaneFriedman    

Tips for Writing Great Dialogue
https://nybookeditors.com/2017/05/your-guide-to-writing-better-dialogue/ via @NYBookEditors 

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Universal Book Solutions: Anatomy of a Book-to-Screen Scam                                                  https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2019/08/universal-book-solutions-anatomy-of.html#.XWFbqSoen7U.twitter 

The Writer’s Alibi: My Terrible, Dreadful, Hope-the-FBI-Doesn’t-Look-at-This Search History | Writer's Digest https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-writers-alibi-my-terrible-dreadful-hope-the-fbi-doesnt-look-at-this-search-history#.XWCXoTihxOI.twitter via @WritersDigest 

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8/23/2019

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How To Turn Your Novel Into A TV Series w/ @Tim_Hawken #writing #screenwriting                  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/23/how-to-turn-your-novel-into-a-tv-series  @thecreativepenn  

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4 Signs You're No Longer A Beginning Writer
​https://kmallan.com/2019/08/23/4-signs-youre-no-longer-a-beginning-writer  via @KMAllan_writer 

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8/9/2019

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6 Goals for Your Newsletter Welcome Emails
https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/08/6-goals-for-your-newsletter-welcome-emails via   @jfbookman 

   https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/21/artificial-intelligence-and-the-indie-author  @thecreativepenn @ornaross #AI #creativefuture  
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Business Musings: The Decision Tree (Rethinking The Writing Business Part Eight)                                 https://kriswrites.com/2019/08/21/business-musings-the-decision-tree-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-eight/ via @KristineRusch

​Pitch Perfect: Can You Sell Your Story in ONE Sentence? https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/08/pitch-sales-log-line-story/ via @KristenLambTX 
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Pen Names: How And Why To Use Them
​https://blog.bookbaby.com/2019/08/pen-names-how-and-why-to-use-them  via @BookBaby Blog ​

Book Promotion as a Public Service                    https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/08/book-promotion-as-a-public-service  @jfbookman 
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Is a "Personal Relationship" with Authors What Readers Want?
​https://annerallen.com/2019/08/what-readers-want via @annerallen 


ALERT! From the Philippines, Not With Love: A Plague of Publishing and Marketing Scams                       https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2019/08/from-philippines-not-with-love-plague.html#.XVidGjnnc0U.twitter
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What to do with bad feedback! @KMAllan 
https://kmallan.com/2019/08/16/what-to-do-with-bad-feedback/ 

How I Stopped Sabotaging My Writing Goals: Confessions of a Late Bloomer                                                https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/how-i-stopped-sabotaging-my-writing-goals-confessions-of-a-late-bloomer#.XVYNnmd8ky8.twitter via @WritersDigest 

​How to Pitch a Story: 9 Insider Tips for Contacting the Right Editor                                              https://thewritelife.com/pitch-the-right-editor/#.XVXFLUAb1NA.twitter via @thewritelife

Romance ripoff: as self-published fiction flourishes, so does plagiarism | CBC News                         https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/plaigiarism-in-romance-1.5220734?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

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Book Promotion: Do This, Not That – August 2019
​https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/08/book-promotion-do-this-not-that-august-2019             via @jfbookman


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7 Tips for Creating An Online Course For Writers w/ @SaraRosett #learntowrite #onlinecourses              https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/14/7-tips-for-creating-an-online-course-for-writers    via @thecreativepenn

​Business Musings: Expect Success https://kriswrites.com/2019/08/14/business-musings-expect-success/ via @KristineRusch
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The Ebook Author's Guide To Images https://www.kotobee.com/blog/the-ebook-authors-guide-to-images  via @kotobeeofficial   #illustrations #pictures #cover #art #publishing 

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In It to WIN It: How Committed Are You ​to Being a Successful Author?            https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/08/win-committed-successful-author via @KristenLambTX   

Writing Your Story’s Set-up  https://lindasclare.com/2019/08/writing-your-storys-set-up 
Transitioning To A Full-time Creative Career #creativity #writinglife w/ @blairepalmer #entrepreneur  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/12/transition-creative-career-blaire-palmer  via @thecreativepenn

How to Come Up With the Perfect Title for Your Novel https://nybookeditors.com/2017/02/coming-perfect-title-novel   via @NYBookEditors

Here are the top 14 resources for eBook publishing designed to help you publish your eBook so you can actually take it to market! https://kimgarst.com/resources-for-ebook-publishing/ via @kimgarst

How to Create a Standout Book Cover (For Beginners) - NY Book Editors                                               https://nybookeditors.com/2016/10/create-standout-book-cover-beginners  via @NYBookEditors

Hometown Book Marketing: How to be a Star Author in your Hometown                                          https://annerallen.com/2019/08/hometown-book-marketing   via @annerallen  

Amazon Publishing: The Road to Conquest & How Bezos Razed New York                                   https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/08/amazon-publishing-bezos/ ​

The Decline of Mainstream Fiction: Why Authors Need a Genre in Today’s Fragmented Publishing World.
https://annerallen.com/2019/08/decline-mainstream-fiction  via @annerallen


Kiss Library: Pirate Site Alert for authors!           
https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2019/08/kiss-library-pirate-site-alert.html#.XU8ADs9YiOU  
@lynneguist: grammar is relationships                                                           https://separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com/2019/08/grammar-is-relationships.html

Managing A Diverse Creative Career With @TimChizmar #creativity #entrepreneur                          https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/07/15/diverse-creative-career-tim-chizmar                            via @thecreativepenn 

Co-Writing Across Distance: Improve Your Non-Fiction Ideas, Clarity, and Writing Speed with                  @johannarothman and @mkilby #writingtips #collaboration                                    https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/09/co-writing-across-distance-improve-your-non-fiction-ideas-clarity-and-writing-speed   via @thecreativepenn 

​Writing Your Novel’s Opening  https://lindasclare.com/2019/07/writing-your-novels-opening  

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Some of my favorite blogs and bloggers

8/4/2019

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Flash Fiction And Making A Living As A Writer With @brickcommajason #writing #flashfiction                  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/07/22/flash-fiction-and-making-a-living-as-a-writer-with-jason-brick  via @thecreativepenn
5 writing ideas to transform a boring scene!
https://kmallan.com/2019/08/09/5-writing-ideas-to-transform-a-boring-scene
How To Build Your Own Home Sound Booth For Audiobooks And Podcasting #audiobooks                         #soundbooth #bootstrapping
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/07/build-your-own-audio-sound-booth  @thecreativepenn
Business Musings: Licensing Everywhere (Rethinking The Writing Business Part Seven)                               https://kriswrites.com/2019/08/07/business-musings-licensing-everywhere-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-seven   via @KristineRusch
How to Write Your First Freelance Invoice
​https://thewritelife.com/how-to-create-your-first-invoice-as-a-freelancer   via @thewritelife
​Writers Beware: Micro-managing  https://lindasclare.com/2019/08/writers-beware-micro-managing
A Beginner’s Guide to Working With a Professional Editor
​https://nybookeditors.com/2017/03/make-working-professional-editor   via @NYBookEditors
Creating Memorable Characters #writingtips #writingfiction w/ @DarlingAxe                                           https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/08/02/writing-tips-creating-memorable-characters          via @thecreativepenn
Business Musings: Art (Rethinking The Writing Business Part Six)                                          https://kriswrites.com/2019/07/31/business-musings-art-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-six  via @KristineRusch
Embed Words in Your Photos for Discovery
https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/08/embed-words-in-your-photos-for-discovery       
​via @jfbookman Another possible income stream!
Business Musings: Triage (Rethinking The Writing Business Part Five)                                              https://kriswrites.com/2019/07/24/business-musings-triage-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-five  via @KristineRusch
How to Write a Novel in One Year 
​https://nybookeditors.com/2017/01/guide-writing-novel-one-year  via @NYBookEditors
Turn your book into a TV or Streaming Series 
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8 Reasons Why Your Manuscript May be Getting Rejections                                                                https://annerallen.com/2019/07/rejections-8-reasons-why  via @annerallen
How to Waste Money When Self-Publishing a Book                                                                  https://annerallen.com/2019/07/self-publishing-money-wasters   via @annerallen
Secret Method to Choosing the Best Amazon Categories updated!  [2019]                                                        https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category
The Top Software for Writers of 2019 + [Coupons and Extra Resources]                                              https://kindlepreneur.com/software-for-writers   
A Beginner’s Guide to Working With a Professional Editor                                                                     https://nybookeditors.com/2017/03/make-working-professional-editor   via @NYBookEditors
Book Promotion: Do This, Not That – July 2019       https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/07/book-promotion-do-this-not-that-july-2019    via @jfbookman
Business Musings: The Story (Rethinking The Writing Business Part Three)                                                     https://kriswrites.com/2019/07/10/business-musings-the-story-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-three   via @KristineRusch   This is blowing my mind!
Why Self-Publishing Authors Should Consider Establishing Their Own Imprint                               https://www.janefriedman.com/why-self-publishing-authors-should-consider-establishing-their-own-imprint   via @JaneFriedman   This makes a lot of sense to me.
Attraction Marketing And Tips For Creative Business With Andre Chaperon #entrepreneur                        #bookmarketing  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/07/08/attraction-marketing-and-tips-for-creative-business-with-andre-chaperon    via @thecreativepenn
Book Marketing: Voice Search For Authors With @miralsattar #voicefirst                                  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/05/13/voice-search-for-authors   via @thecreativepenn
9 Ways That Artificial Intelligence #AI Will Disrupt Authors And The #Publishing Industry                         https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/07/01/ai-disruption-publishing-authors  @thecreativepenn #4 is the biggest issue for me.  
Declutter that Novel! Is it Time to Marie Kondo Your WIP?                                                                 https://annerallen.com/2019/07/declutter-that-novel   via @annerallen Good stuff!
Your Guide to Branding Yourself as an Author - NY Book Editors                                                                https://nybookeditors.com/2016/09/guide-branding-author   via @NYBookEditors
Book Marketing: How To Make Your Blog Work For Books And Author Brand w/ @amyshojai                     #bookmarketing #indieauthors                                                                            https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/07/03/book-marketing-how-to-make-your-blog-work-for-books-and-author-brand   via @thecreativepenn
DIY Your Edit: 10 Tips to Shape Up Your Manuscript - NY Book Editors                                                 https://nybookeditors.com/2016/08/diy-edit-10-tips-shape-manuscript   via @NYBookEditors
Mobile Payments, Reaching Chinese Readers, And #AI For Voice                                                         https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/07/01/mobile-china-ai-voice   via @thecreativepenn
How to Write a Novel with Multiple Points of View - NY Book Editors                                              https://nybookeditors.com/2016/09/write-novel-multiple-points-view   via @NYBookEditors
​Whether you’ve had a group for a while or are just getting started, these 21 strategies are sure-fire ways to increase your Facebook group engagement! https://kimgarst.com/facebook-group-engagement/ via @kimgarst
Business Musings: Rethinking The Writing Business (Part One)                                          https://kriswrites.com/2019/06/26/business-musings-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-one  via @KristineRusch   Hint: THINK BIG!
Book Marketing: How To Sell More Books At Author Events w/ @JohnSibleyWill1 #bookmarketing           #indieauthors  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/06/28/book-marketing-how-to-sell-more-books-at-author-events   via @thecreativepenn 
Self-Publishing: The Carnival of the Indies Issue #105                                                                                       https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/06/self-publishing-the-carnival-of-the-indies-issue-105  via @jfbookman There is so much good stuff here! 
We're all Bozos on this Bus: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Blogging                                                https://annerallen.com/2019/06/10-lessons-10-years-blogging  via @annerallen
How Writing Short Stories Can Help You Become a Better Novelist - NY Book Editors                                https://nybookeditors.com/2016/07/writing-short-stories-can-help-become-better-novelist    
​via @NYBookEditors
How Predatory Companies Are Trying to Hijack Your Publisher Search, Part 2                                                https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-predatory-companies-are-trying-to.html#.XQ0J0puZzxE  
Business Musings: Inventory (Rethinking The Writing Business Part Four)                                 https://kriswrites.com/2019/07/17/business-musings-inventory-rethinking-the-writing-business-part-four  via @KristineRusch
3 Dos for Getting Reviews (and 4 Don’ts) https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2019/06/3-dos-for-getting-reviews-and-4-donts   via @jfbookman
Authors on submission — you need to read this post. #WritingCommunity                                        ​https://dianaurban.com/submission-publishers  
From Grammarly to ProWritingAid: A Review of 6 Automatic Editing Tools                                            https://thewritelife.com/automatic-editing-tools  via @thewritelife
Two Punctuation Blunders that Puzzle Readers and Irk Editors https://annerallen.com/2019/06/two-punctuation-blunders  via @annerallen
Tips about how to get your books into libraries, including academic and public w/ @esimmonsauthor       #indieauthors #bookmarketing  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/06/12/book-marketing-how-to-get-your-book-into-libraries   via @thecreativepenn
Why Self-Publishing Authors Should Consider Establishing Their Own Imprint                                           https://www.janefriedman.com/why-self-publishing-authors-should-consider-establishing-their-own-imprint  via @JaneFriedman
How can authors copyright their work? - http://publishingpush.com/blog/copyright-be-original     via @publishingpush
​Business Musings: Here It Comes https://kriswrites.com/2019/06/05/business-musings-here-it-comes via @KristineRusch This could mean a lot of money over the long term.
The #1 Mistake New Self-Publishers Make That Leaves Them Vulnerable to Publishing Scams https://annerallen.com/2019/06/1-mistake-vulnerable-publishing-scams  via @annerallen
Each one of these tools can help you become a better writer. These 18 apps will help you be a better writer  via @nybookeditors
​6 simple ways to format your eBook like a pro and have it perfectly formatted for every popular device without the stress, confusion or overwhelm! https://kimgarst.com/format-ebook-for-publishing       via @kimgarst
A helpful guide to selling on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo 
​https://www.kotobee.com/blog/major-ebook-retailers  via @kotobeeofficial
​Here is a very informative article about Net Galley reviews. The discount may or may not be available. https://kindlepreneur.com/netgalley-review
Storyteller: Audiobook Narration Tips With @LoreleiKing #audiobooks #publishing #narration                https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/06/24/storyteller-audiobook-narration-tips-with-lorelei-king
10 Questions to Ask Before Committing to Any E-Publishing Service                                          https://www.janefriedman.com/10-questions-epublishing
Checklist for Promoting Ebooks on Social Media in 2019 https://www.kotobee.com/blog/checklist-promoting-ebooks-social-media-2019
How To Crush Your Writing Fears Right Now https://rachelintheoc.com/2019/06/how-to-crush-your-writing-fears-right-now
Resources for Writers https://annerallen.com/writing-tools-books-2
Indie Authors and Copyright Debates - Alliance of Independent Authors: Self-Publishing Advice Center - https://go.shr.lc/2VCcAKU
Scan the Market Before Marketing Your Book - Alliance of Independent Authors: Self-Publishing Advice Center - https://go.shr.lc/2WQIdki
  A great post about contracts! https://www.bananaip.com/ip-news-center/reading-between-the-lines-book-publishing-contracts-copyrights-and-writers-part-9 This information may or may not apply where you live. 
Here is a really good post about Copyright reversion! https://www.sfwa.org/2012/04/the-importance-of-reversion-clauses-in-book-contracts/ …
This is a good collection of information for writers.                                               https://inventingrealityeditingservice.typepad.com/inventing_reality_editing/2018/06/indie-authors-murky-biz-advice-gray-legal-issues.html 
Why You Should Have An Agent And How To Get One                                                     https://kmallanblog.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/why-you-should-have-an-agent-how-to-get-one
The Importance Of Self-Editing And Why You Need To Read Your Publishing Contracts With Ruth Ware https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/04/08/self-editing-publishing-contracts-ruth-ware         This blog covers a lot of good ground for authors new and old. 
​Aggregators might be an author's best friend! https://www.kotobee.com/blog/everything-need-know-aggregators/
 ​Exclusivity vs Publishing Wide For Ebooks, Print, And Audio w/ @thecreativepenn #selfpublishing  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/05/06/exclusivity-vs-publishing-wide                                  via @thecreativepenn  This can make a big difference in your bottom line.
Your Intellectual Property rights are the key to your future! Business Musings: Learning, The Future, and CES (Contracts/Negotiations) https://kriswrites.com/2019/02/13/business-musings-learning-the-future-and-ces-contracts-negotiations  via @KristineRusch
How to fight the piracy of your work!  https://kinsta.com/blog/dmca-takedown-notice
How To Pitch Your Book For TV and Film With @djwilliams316 #screenwriting #indieauthors  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/04/22/how-to-pitch-your-book-for-tv-and-film-with-dj-Williams   via @thecreativepenn
Beware Bogus Writing Contests! Look for These 8 Red Flags.
​ https://annerallen.com/2019/05/beware-bogus-writing-contests/ via @annerallen

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