Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/24/16
Traci Kenworth
Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF:
- https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/busy-busy-busy/ A course in horror.
- http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/10/what-is-fantasy-and-why-do-we-write-it.html Why do you pick up a fantasy novel?
- https://www.sfwa.org/2016/10/horses-not-machines-writing-steeds-fantasy-fiction/ Tips on equines.
MG/YA:
Scary:
- http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-115-john-f-d-taff-on-dialogue-full-time-writing-and-emotional-horror/ Bram Stoker award winning author.
- http://blog.karenwoodward.org/2014/06/17-ways-to-write-terrifyingly-good.html Give them a reason to do something stupid—something like worrying about their dog outside.
- https://dayswiththeundead.com/2016/10/19/howtosurvivethezombieapocalypse-bakingsoda/ Need deodorant?
Mysteries/Thrillers:
- https://killzoneblog.com/2016/10/add-a-character-up-your-word-count.html For Nano or the middle of your novel.
- http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/10/20/tee-morris-five-things-i-learned-about-my-writing-career-while-running-a-half-marathon/ Finish the book.
Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas:
- https://legendsofwindemere.com/2016/10/15/ravens-game-part-15-horror-halloween-thriller/ The horror is escalating!!
- https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/the-paranormal-bar-and-grille/ Stories to check out.
Indie:
- https://janefriedman.com/9-tips-to-building-the-book-cover-design-you-always-wanted/ Put great reviews on the cover.
- https://silverthreading.com/2016/10/18/how-to-perfect-your-storytelling-arc-5-tips-now-novel/ Plan that storytelling arc using the 5ws.
- https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/10/book-promotion-do-this-not-that-october-2016/ Book stores should be contacted six months in advance.
Craft:
- https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/got-a-personal-story-to-tell-should-you-make-it-into-a-novel/
- http://www.magicalwords.net/gail-martin/67-posts-so-far-100-sci-fifantasy-authors-share-personal-stories-about-depression-ptsd-for-holdontothelight/ Mental health awareness.
- https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/finish-nanowrimo-plan-to-succeed-with-the-tools-to-get-there/ A toolkit to help.
- http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/10/19/prepper-tips-mia-bishop/ Survivor items.
- http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/10/settings-contain-emotional-value/ Which emotions are at play in your scene?