tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32886810481294274722024-02-23T19:06:53.726-08:00Writer SitesA place where Deb Cushman organizes her favorite writer websites and blogs. She might even throw in a book review.Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comBlogger292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-46067599971309096082018-02-26T10:44:00.000-08:002018-02-26T10:44:11.793-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">There's no such thing as a <i>nothing scene</i>, but if you think you have one, here's how to turn it into an Invisible Movement!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/blog/the-art-of-invisible-movement/" target="_blank">The Art of Invisible Movement</a> by Maggie Stiefvater <a href="https://twitter.com/mstiefvater" target="_blank">@mstiefvater</a> </span>Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-18431464000185369952018-02-19T10:30:00.000-08:002018-02-25T10:34:09.253-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">Having trouble with your setting? Here are some tips from <a href="https://twitter.com/thebookprofesso" target="_blank">The Book Professor</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">by <a href="https://thebookprofessor.com/" target="_blank">Nancy L. Erickson</a> on the BookBaby Blog. <a href="https://twitter.com/BookBaby" target="_blank">@BookBaby</a></span><br />
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-67571517825175942012018-02-12T13:32:00.000-08:002018-02-25T10:19:14.841-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.janefriedman.com/question-everything/" target="_blank">You can't get to "Once Upon a Time" without "What If?"</a> by <a href="https://www.janefriedman.com/" target="_blank">Jane Friedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JaneFriedman" target="_blank">@JaneFriedman</a> refers to an essay at <i><a href="http://www.glimmertrain.com/" target="_blank">Glimmer Train</a></i> by Danielle Lazarin called <a href="http://www.glimmertrain.com/bulletins/essays/b133lazarin.php" target="_blank">"Question Everything" </a></span><br />
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-33438444895922543312018-02-10T13:24:00.000-08:002018-02-11T10:10:58.603-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">Do you love fractured fairy tales?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/blogfish/why-do-we-love-fractured-fairy-tales" target="_blank">Why do we love fractured fairy tales? </a> by <a href="http://www.brydiewright.com/" target="_blank">Brydie Wright</a> at <a href="http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/blogfish" target="_blank">Children's Book Academy</a></span>Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-83624471015510534442018-02-08T13:20:00.000-08:002018-02-10T07:09:45.026-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">There are some amazing resources at this website!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/childrens_book_blogs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Top 100 Children's Book Blogs and Websites for Parents, Teachers and Kids </span></a><br />
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-15216940971047889462018-02-05T13:00:00.000-08:002018-02-10T07:15:37.722-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">Having trouble with voice in your novel? Here's some helpful advice.</span><br />
<a href="https://kidlit.com/2018/01/08/writing-vocabulary/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></a> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://kidlit.com/2018/01/08/writing-vocabulary/" target="_blank">Using Writing Vocabulary to Streamline Voice</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/Kid_Li" target="_blank">Mary Kole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Kid_Lit" target="_blank">@Kid_Lit</a></span>Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-81661682507574464282018-02-02T09:47:00.000-08:002018-02-04T12:48:56.848-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">Do you use a journal to increase your creativity? If not, this article may change your mind!</span><br />
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-76939397008391588852018-01-27T14:31:00.004-08:002018-01-30T17:31:54.603-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Check out Jon Gibbs' blog post filled with lots of links that writers will find helpful!</span><br />
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from An Englishman in New Jersey <a href="https://twitter.com/JonGibbs" target="_blank">@JonGibbs</a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-58208344533085684922018-01-07T21:14:00.001-08:002018-01-30T17:31:14.182-08:00Links of Interest to Writers<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a couple of articles that I've found of interest this week!</span><br />
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-42771807344717509762017-09-04T11:00:00.001-07:002017-09-04T11:00:21.278-07:00Links of Interest to Writers<div class="MsoNormal">
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<li><a href="http://www.aliventures.com/google-maps-novel-locations/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Aliventures+%28Aliventures%29" target="_blank">Using Google's "My Maps" to Keep Track of All the Locations in Your Novel</a> Aliventures <a href="https://twitter.com/aliventures" target="_blank">@aliventures</a> </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.jerryjenkins.com/dazzling-dialogue/" target="_blank">Dazzling Dialogue: The 9 No's You Must Avoid</a> Jerry B. Jenkins, <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryBJenkins" target="_blank">@jerrybjenkins</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://allwritefictionadvice.blogspot.com/2017/09/should-main-characters-be-flawless_3.html" target="_blank">Should Main Characters be Flawless?</a> A. J. Humpage <a href="https://twitter.com/AJHumpage" target="_blank">@AJHumpage</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-86929843623882946222016-06-25T09:35:00.000-07:002016-06-25T09:35:02.144-07:00Links of Interest to Writers Looking for ways to enrich your writing life? Here are some articles that might help!<br />
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<li>Write to Done: <a href="http://writetodone.com/tips-for-bloggers/" target="_blank">How to Get Your Life Back: 17 Crucial Tips for Bloggers</a> by Janice Wald <a href="https://twitter.com/MrsPaznanski" target="_blank">@MrsPazananski</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WritetoDone" target="_blank">@WritetoDone</a></li>
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<li>The Write Life: <a href="http://thewritelife.com/10-fun-writing-ideas-help-get-creative-summer/" target="_blank">10 Fun Writing Ideas to Help You Get Creative This Summer</a> by Jessica Lawlor <a href="https://twitter.com/jesslaw" target="_blank">@jesslaw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thewritelife" target="_blank">@thewritelife</a></li>
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<li>Kristen Lamb's Blog: <a href="https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/are-you-botching-your-dialogue/" target="_blank">Are you Botching Your Dialogue?</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KristenLambTX" target="_blank">@KristenLambTx</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-62699459989337171722016-06-16T07:00:00.000-07:002016-06-16T19:51:55.856-07:00Links of Interest to WritersGreat writing advice in these articles!<br />
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<li>GalleyCat: <a href="http://www.adweek.com/galleycat/boys-raised-as-readers-earn-more-money/121268" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Boys Raised as Readers Earn More Money</a><i> </i>by Dianna Dilworth<i> </i><a href="https://twitter.com/galleycat" target="_blank">@GalleyCat </a></li>
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<li>Just Write a Book: <i><a href="http://www.justwriteabook.com/blog/write-a-book/write-book-5-minute-plan/" target="_blank">Write a Book: Your 5-Minute Plan</a> </i>by Angela Booth<i> </i><a href="https://twitter.com/angee" target="_blank">@angee</a></li>
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<li><i>Positive Writer: <a href="http://positivewriter.com/how-to-go-after-your-dream/" target="_blank">Be Ambitious! Here's How to Go </a></i><i><a href="http://positivewriter.com/how-to-go-after-your-dream/" target="_blank">After Your Dream</a> </i>by Bryan Hutchinson <a href="https://twitter.com/ADDerWORLD" target="_blank">@ADDerWORLD</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-22259465675743228682016-06-12T14:33:00.004-07:002016-06-12T14:34:40.697-07:00Links of Interest to WritersIf you write, check put these articles for motivation.<br />
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<li>Jamie Gold: <i><a href="http://jamigold.com/2016/06/10-tips-for-making-tumblr-work-for-writers-guest-davonne-burns/" target="_blank">10 Tips for Making Tumblr Work for Writers - Guest: Davonne Burns</a></i> <a href="https://twitter.com/JamiGold" target="_blank">@JamieGold</a></li>
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<li>Helping Writers Become Authors: <i><a href="http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/write-perfect-plot-2-easy-steps/" target="_blank">How to Write the Perfect Plot (in 2 Easy Steps)</a> </i><a href="https://twitter.com/KMWeiland" target="_blank">@KMWEILAND</a></li>
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<li>Elizabeth Spann Craig: <i><a href="http://elizabethspanncraig.com/4496/twitterific-writing-links-120/">Twitterific Writing Links</a> </i><a href="https://twitter.com/@elizabethscraig" target="_blank">@elisabethscraig</a></li>
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<li>Now Novel: <i><a href="http://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-book-series/" target="_blank">How to Write Book Series: 10 Tips for Smash Hits</a></i> <a href="https://twitter.com/nownovel" target="_blank">@nownovel</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-32024721754070451212014-11-11T09:17:00.000-08:002014-11-11T09:18:13.219-08:00Links of Interest to WritersArticles to help your writing soar!<br />
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<li>Bustle: <a href="http://www.bustle.com/articles/48494-heres-the-scientific-reason-why-you-get-lost-in-a-book">Here's the Scientific Reason Why You Get Lost in a Book</a> by Caitlin White <a href="https://twitter.com/caitforestell">@caitforestell</a></li>
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<li>Mashable: <a href="http://mashable.com/2014/11/11/books-that-inspired-writers">9 Writers on the Inspiring Books That Shaped Them</a> by Molly Horan <a href="https://twitter.com/mashable">@mashable</a></li>
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<li>QueryTracker: <a href="http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-survive-writing-through-holiday.html">How to Survive Writing Through the Holiday Season</a> by Stina Lindenblatt <a href="https://twitter.com/StinaLL">@StinaLL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QueryTracker">@QueryTracker</a></li>
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<li>Write to Done: <a href="http://writetodone.com/how-to-keep-writing/">7 Ways to Keep Writing When You Feel Like Giving Up</a> by Alison Breen <a href="https://twitter.com/Alisontbreen">@Alisontbreen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WritetoDone">@WritetoDone</a></li>
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<li>Jody Hedlund: <a href="http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-make-your-book-play-out-like.html">How to Make Your Book Play Out Like a Movie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JodyHedlund">@JodyHedlund</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-72443219404736773432014-08-25T15:35:00.001-07:002014-08-25T15:35:04.476-07:00Links of Interest to WritersWriting advice to get you motivated!<br />
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<li>Babbles from Scott Eagan: <a href="http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/07/adding-depth-to-your-stories.html">Adding Depth to Your Stories</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/greyhausagency">@greyhausagency</a></li>
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<li>Julie Musil: <a href="http://juliemusil.blogspot.com/2014/07/what-to-do-before-youre-published.html">What To Do Before You're Published</a> by C. Lee McKenzie <a href="https://twitter.com/cleemckenzie">@cleemckenzie</a></li>
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<li>Michelle4Laughs: <a href="http://www.michelle4laughs.blogspot.com/2014/08/query-questions-with-jessica-watterson.html">Query Questions with Jessica Watterson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JessWatterson">@JessWatterson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Michelle4Laughs">@Michelle4Laughs</a> (Michelle Hauck)</li>
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<li>Write Into Print: <a href="http://www.writeintoprint.com/2013/02/self-editing-4-fiction-7-interior.html">Self Editing 4 Fiction #7 Interior Monologue</a> posted by Stef Mcdaid <a href="https://twitter.com/WriteIntoPrint">@WriteIntoPrint</a> </li>
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<li><i>What is your character thinking? We really want to know!</i></li>
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<li>Janice Hardy's Fiction University: <a href="http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/08/sharing-spotlight-how-much-time-do.html">Sharing the Spotlight: How Much Page Time Do Your Supporting Characters Need</a> by Janice Hardy <a href="https://twitter.com/Janice_Hardy">@Janice_Hardy</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-47287186573370736792014-08-16T09:17:00.001-07:002014-08-16T09:17:31.318-07:00Links of Interest to WritersI always take time to read a little something about writing before doing the actual writing to get the brain cells activated.<br />
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<li>Live Write Thrive: <a href="http://www.livewritethrive.com/2014/07/21/5-writer-goals-to-help-you-avoid-overwhelm/"> 5 Writer Goals to Help You Avoid Overwhelm</a> by C. S. Lakin <a href="https://twitter.com/LiveWriteThrive">@LiveWriteThrive</a></li>
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<li>BookLife: <a href="http://booklife.com/create/editing/07/28/2014/everyone-needs-an-editor.html">Everyone Needs an Editor</a> by Allison Schiff <a href="https://twitter.com/booklife">@booklife</a></li>
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<li><i>I've read so many books recently that could have benefited from the assistance of a good editor. Don't think you need one? That's why you need to read this article!</i></li>
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<li>The Review Review: <a href="http://www.thereviewreview.net/publishing-tips/how-make-first-cut-writing-contest">How to Make the First Cut in a Writing Contest</a> by Sara Backer </li>
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<li><i>I've judged a few writing contests. The advice in this article is sound. The contests I judged waited until the contest was closed before distributing the submissions, so suggestion number one didn't apply, but I would always assume the opposite when submitting to be safe.</i></li>
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<li>Write to Done: <a href="http://writetodone.com/motivation-to-write-2/">Lost Your Motivation to Write? The One Thing that Helps</a> by Len Markidan <a href="https://twitter.com/LenMarkidan">@LenMarkidan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WritetoDone">@WritetoDone</a> </li>
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<li>Writers Helping Writers: <a href="http://writershelpingwriters.net/2014/07/pulse-pacing-smooth-transitions-keep-story-moving">Pulse on Pacing: How Smooth Transitions Keep Your Story Moving</a> by Angela Ackerman <a href="https://twitter.com/AngelaAckerman">@AngelaAckerman</a> </li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-11995322179028906382014-07-31T10:16:00.000-07:002014-07-31T10:16:23.921-07:00Links of Interest to WritersAfter reading these articles about writing, you can't help but sit down and write!<br />
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<li>Writer's Digest/Guide to Literary Agents Blog: <a href="http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/11-steps-to-finding-the-agent-wholl-love-your-book">11 Steps to Finding The Agent Who'll Love Your Book</a>, Guest Column by <a href="http://www.loriraderday.com/">Lori Rader-Day</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LoriRaderDay">@LoriRaderDay</a>; Blog by Chuck Sambuchino <a href="https://twitter.com/ChuckSambuchino">@ChuckSambuchino</a></li>
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<li><i>Are you looking for an agent? </i><i>Great ideas here.</i></li>
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<li>Publishers Weekly: <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/63351-spring-2015-children-s-sneak-previews.html">Spring 2015 Children's Sneak Previews</a> compiled by Shannon Maughan <a href="https://twitter.com/PublishersWkly">@PublishlersWkly</a></li>
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<li><i>Start your list of books to read next spring! Always fun to see what's ahead.</i></li>
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<li>Highlights Foundation: <a href="http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/3198/alan-gratz-why-you-should-be-outlining/">Why You Should Be Outlining</a> by <a href="http://alangratz.blogspot.com/">Alan Gratz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlanGratz">@AlanGratz</a></li>
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<li><i>Author Alan Gratz offers some interesting ways to include your research in your outline so you can sit down and concentrate on writing your book.</i></li>
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<li>Copyblogger: <a href="http://www.copyblogger.com/content-every-day">The Prepared Writer's Process for Creating Excellent Content Every Day</a> by Katie a.k.a The Wellness Mama <a href="https://twitter.com/wellnessmama">@wellnessmama</a></li>
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<li><i>Ways to assist you in sitting down every day to writer - adaptable to any type of writing.</i></li>
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<li>K.M. Weiland/Helping Writers Become Authors: <a href="http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2014/07/tools-to-make-writers-more-successful.html">10 Best Tools to Make Writing More Successful, Organized, and Effective</a> by Sandra Miller <a href="https://twitter.com/KMWeiland">@KMWeiland</a></li>
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<li><i>Some great apps mentioned in this article that I hadn't head about yet.</i></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-34186324456526758102014-07-24T12:42:00.002-07:002014-07-24T12:42:13.320-07:00Links of Interest to Writers<i><b>Information on writing I've found helpful!</b></i><br />
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<li>TED Talks: <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_success_failure_and_the_drive_to_keep_creating">Success, Failure and the Drive to Keep Creating</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert <a href="https://twitter.com/GilbertLiz">@GilbertLiz</a></li>
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<li><i>Yes, even Elizabeth Gilbert received rejection slips. In this video she shares how she could carry on despite the success of <u>Eat, Pray, Love.</u></i></li>
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<li>The BookBaby Blog: <a href="http://blog.bookbaby.com/2014/07/writing-by-hand-or-typing-when-are-you-most-creative/">Writing by Hand, or Typing: When Are You The Most Creative?</a> by Chris Robley <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrobley">@ChrisRobley</a></li>
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<li><i>Interesting question. I've found that my writing is different when I write by hand versus writing on the computer. I don't know that's it more creative, but I've found it helpful to switch off, especially when I'm stuck or confused about my writing.</i></li>
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<li>Write for Kids: <a href="http://writeforkids.org/2014/07/top-editor-emma-dryden-on-working-with-editors-and-acting-professionally/">Top Editor Emma Dryden on Working with Editors and Acting Professionally</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drydenbks">@drydenbks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Write4Kids">@write4kids</a></li>
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<li><i>I heard Emma Dryden speak at an SCBWI Oregon Retreat. This video has great information about working with an independent editor.</i></li>
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<li>Beyond Paper Editing: <a href="http://beyondpaperediting.blogspot.com/2014/07/25-word-lists-for-writers.html">25 Word Lists for Writers</a> by Corina Koch MacLeod <a href="https://twitter.com/CKmacleodwriter">@CKmacleodwriter</a></li>
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<li><i>Writers love lists! In this blog post, we find links to lists of Needless Words, Craft Words, Genre Words, Words from Other Languages, Misused & Mispelled Words.</i></li>
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<li>Aine Greaney, Writer: <a href="http://www.ainegreaney.com/blog/2014/7/14/k04mgpi7z86kk9gvf9dsfpbht6lkq7">6 Lame Writer Excuses (and 6 Reality Checks)</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AineGreaney">@AineGreaney</a></li>
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<li><i>After reading this, you won't have an excuse not to write today!</i></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-65343780309985796522014-07-14T11:53:00.001-07:002014-07-14T11:53:16.271-07:00Links of Interest to WritersInformation to help you find a new way to look at your writing!<br />
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<li>Jami Gold, Paranormal Author: <a href="http://jamigold.com/2014/07/how-to-use-layers-to-show-intense-emotions/">How to Use Layers to Show Intense Emotions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JamiGold">@JamiGold</a></li>
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<li><i>Emotions connect readers to characters. This is an area I'm always struggling with - to show what the character is feeling, not just what they're doing.</i></li>
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<li>Toby Neal: <a href="http://tobyneal.net/2014/06/23/6-beautiful-ways-recharge-this-summer/"> 6 Beautiful Ways to Recharge This Summer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tobywneal">@tobywneal</a></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span><i>I'm definitely going to put some of these into action this summer. I love the idea of sitting on the patio with my cup of coffee in the morning planning my day. And stretching - oh, yes, the stretching really helps recharge!</i></i></li>
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<li><a href="http://willamettewriters.blogspot.com/">Willamette Writers Blog</a>: <a href="http://willamettewriters.blogspot.com/2014/06/graph-your-novel-seriously-by-amber.html">Graph Your Novel (Seriously!)</a> by Amber Keyser <a href="https://twitter.com/amberjkeyser">@Amberjkeyser</a></li>
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<li><i>I personally know Amber and have found her creatively logical mind to be a inspirational fountain of ideas. Anything she recommends, I'm going to try! I loved graphing equations in school. Why not attempt to graph my novel? </i></li>
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<li><a href="http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/"><i>Scientific American </i>Blogs</a>:<i> </i><a href="http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/2014/06/25/the-controlled-chaos-of-creativity/">The Controlled Chaos of Creativity</a> by Scott Barry Kaufman <a href="https://twitter.com/sbkaufman">@sbkaufman</a></li>
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<li><i>Interesting research into creativity. Hmmm, not sure whether I believe that poetry is more creative than prose.</i></li>
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<li>Wise Ink: <a href="http://www.wiseinkblog.com/planning/the-top-5-free-apps-that-help-you-write-your-novel/">The Top 5 Free Apps that Help You Write Your Novel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Wiseink">@Wiseink</a></li>
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<li><i>I've found Hemingway an especially helpful app for analyzing your writing and I've heard great things about Evernote. Looking forward to trying the others on this list.</i></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-43625161995140905442014-07-07T09:40:00.001-07:002014-07-07T09:40:35.220-07:00Links of Interest to WritersWriting is art, writing is also craft. Here's a little help:<br />
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<li>Jane Friedman: <a href="http://janefriedman.com/2014/06/27/create-first-booktrack-get-2000-new-readers/">How to Create Your First Booktrack (and Get 2,000 New Readers)</a> Guestpost by Laurence MacNaughton <a href="https://twitter.com/LMacNaughton">@LMacNaughton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JaneFriedman">@JaneFriedman</a></li>
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<li>Plot Whisperer: <a href="http://plotwhisperer.blogspot.com/2014/06/emotional-elements-of-plot-stories-that.html">Emotional Elements of Plot: Stories that Last Evoke Emotion</a> by Martha Alderson <a href="https://twitter.com/plotwhisperer">@plotwhisperer</a></li>
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<li>My Book Therapy: <a href="http://www.mybooktherapy.com/great-debate-story-vs-structure/">The Great Debate! Story vs Structure</a> by Rachel Hauck <a href="https://twitter.com/RachelHauck">@RachelHauck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MyBookTherapy">@MyBookTherapy</a></li>
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<li>Julie Musil: <a href="http://juliemusil.blogspot.com/2014/06/stuck-in-your-story-try-roadmapping.html">Stuck in Your Story? Try Roadmapping</a> Guestpost by Laurisa White Reyes <a href="https://twitter.com/lwreyes">@lwreyes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/juliemusil">@juliemusil</a></li>
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<li>Tony Neal: <a href="http://tobyneal.net/2014/06/23/6-beautiful-ways-recharge-this-summer/">6 Beautiful Ways to Recharge This Summer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tobywneal">@tobywneal</a></li>
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<li>Positive Writer: <a href="http://positivewriter.com/3-myths-writing/">3 Myths That Hold Your Best Writing Back</a> by Bryan Hutchinson <a href="https://twitter.com/ADDerWORLD">@ADDerWORLD</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-67811842176848672252014-06-29T08:43:00.001-07:002014-06-29T08:43:41.265-07:00Links of Interest to WritersLove to write? Here are some great articles about writing!<br />
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<li>Writers Helping Writers: <a href="http://writershelpingwriters.net/2014/06/story-midpoint-mirror-moment-using-heros-emotions-transform/">Story Midpoint & Mirror Moment: Using a Hero's Emotions to Transform Them</a> by Angela Ackerman <a href="https://twitter.com/AngelaAckerman">@AngelaAckerman</a></li>
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<li>Mythic Scribes: <a href="http://mythicscribes.com/world-building/names-in-fantasy/">Names in Fantasy - 3 Ways to Invent Names for Characters and Creatures</a> by Grace Robinson <a href="https://twitter.com/StorytellerGRL">@StorytellerGRL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mythicscribes">@Mythicscribes</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/writerscircle">Writer's Circle</a>: <a href="http://writerscircle.com/2013/08/6-free-writing-podcasts.html">6 Free Writing Podcasts</a> </li>
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<li>Charlotte Rains Dixon: <a href="http://www.wordstrumpet.com/2014/06/building-your-fictional-world.html">Building Your Fictonal World</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Wordstrumpet">@Wordstrumpet</a></li>
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<li>Lynnette LaBelle: <a href="http://lynnettelabelle.com/blog/8-things-to-do-before-launching-a-book/">8 Things to Do Before Launching a Book</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LynnetteLabelle">@LynnetteLaBelle</a></li>
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<li>Bestseller Labs: <a href="http://bestsellerlabs.com/10-questions-that-determine-success">10 Key Questions That Can Determine Your Success As a Writer</a> by Jonathan Gunson <a href="https://twitter.com/JonathanGunson">@JonathanGunson</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-42372248575150826602014-06-04T07:03:00.003-07:002014-06-04T07:05:26.311-07:00Links of Interest to WritersClick a link to expand your writing horizons.<br />
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<li>Writer's Village: <a href="http://www.writers-village.org/writing-award-blog/could-this-%E2%80%98magic%E2%80%99-trick-rescue-your-story-"> Could this "Magic" Trick Rescue Your Story?</a> <i>(Write a Frame Story)</i> by John Yeoman <a href="https://twitter.com/Yeomanis">@Yeomanis</a></li>
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<li>Wordserve Water Cooler: <a href="http://wordservewatercooler.com/2014/05/26/organizing-ideas-into-an-outline/">Organizing Ideas into an Outline</a> Christina M.H. Powell <a href="https://twitter.com/dr_christina">@dr_christina</a></li>
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<li>A Brain Scientist's Take on Writing: <a href="http://blog.liviablackburne.com/2014/05/switching-points-of-view-without-losing.html">Switching Points of View Without Losing Your Reader</a> by Livia Blackburne <a href="https://twitter.com/lkblackburne">@lkblackburne</a></li>
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<li>Kidlit.com: <a href="http://kidlit.com/2014/06/02/secrets-to-a-good-logline/">Secrets to a Good Logline</a> by Mary Kole <a href="https://twitter.com/Kid_Lit">@Kid_Lit</a></li>
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<li>Creative Writing with the Crimson League: <a href="http://crimsonleague.com/2014/05/28/two-ways-to-introduce-flashbacks-that-emphasize-very-different-things/">Two Ways to Introduce Flashbacks: That Emphasize Very Different Things</a> by Victoria Grefer <a href="https://twitter.com/vgrefer">@vgrefer</a></li>
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<li>Moody Writing: <a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-escalation-of-complications.html">The Escalation of Complications</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/mooderino">@mooderino</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-17797007837942406732014-05-27T07:09:00.002-07:002014-05-27T07:09:49.621-07:00Links of Interest to WritersReading, writing, reading about writing, writing about reading, reading good writing, repeat!<br />
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<li>Social Media Today: <a href="http://socialmediatoday.com/SMToolbox/mastering-google-plus-ecosystem-tips-tools-martin-shervington-expert">SMTookbox: Tips and Tools for Mastering Google Plus from Martin Shervington</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinSherv">@MartinSherv</a> Posted by Steve Rayson <a href="https://twitter.com/steverayson">@SteveRayson</a> </li>
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<li>Mary Carroll Moore: <a href="http://howtoplanwriteanddevelopabook.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-keep-your-writing-in-your-over.html">How to Keep Your Writing in Your Over-the-Top Busy Life: Helpful Techniques from the Experts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/writeabook">@writeabook</a></li>
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<li>Beyond Paper Editing: <a href="http://beyondpaperediting.blogspot.com/2014/05/why-editors-use-word.html">Why Editors Use Word--Authors Can Harness Word's Powers, Too! </a>by Corina Koch MacLeod <a href="https://twitter.com/CKmacleodwriter">@CKmacleodwriter</a></li>
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<li>Social Media Just for Writers: <a href="http://socialmediajustforwriters.com/8-tips-writers-using-pinterest/">8 Tips for Writers Using Pinterest</a> by Frances Caballo <a href="https://twitter.com/CaballoFrances">@CaballoFrances</a></li>
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<li>The Narrative Breakdown: <a href="http://www.thenarrativebreakdown.com/archives/646">Character Goals and Philosophies [Podcast]</a> with Matt Bird, Cheryl Klein, and James Monohan @chavelaque</li>
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<li>iO9: <a href="http://io9.com/the-universal-shapes-of-stories-according-to-kurt-vonn-1526559996">The Universal Shapes of Stories According to Kurt Vonnegut</a> by Robert T. Gonzalez <a href="https://twitter.com/rtg0nzalez">@rtg0nzalez</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/io9">@iO9</a></li>
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Deb Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13564044064322450488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3288681048129427472.post-27926703365914523652014-05-20T06:44:00.001-07:002014-05-20T06:49:24.385-07:00Links of Interest to WritersDo a little reading about writing to get you in the mood!<br />
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<li>The Write Now! Coach: <a href="http://www.writenowcoach.com/blog/?p=2388">5 Ways to Use a Journal to Boost Writing Productivity</a> by Rochelle Melander <a href="https://twitter.com/WriteNowCoach">@WriteNowCoach</a></li>
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<li>The Purple Crayon/Harold Underdown: <a href="http://www.underdown.org/chchange.htm">Who's Moving Where?</a> News & Staff Changes at Children's Book Publishers <a href="https://twitter.com/HUnderdown">@HUnderdown</a> <i>This frequently updated page on The Purple Crayon website keeps you in the loop on changes at publishing houses!</i></li>
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<li>Unleaded - Fuel for Writers: <a href="http://unleadedwriting.com/2014/05/06/no-outlining-involved-5-pre-story-time-saving-tips-for-pantsers">No Outlining Involved: 5 Pre-Story Time Saving Tips for Pantsers</a> by Linda Maye Adams <a href="https://twitter.com/lindaadamsva">@lindaadamsva</a> </li>
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<li>The Review Review: <a href="http://www.thereviewreview.net/publishing-tips/21-things-i-wish-id-known-i-started-writing-">21 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Writing: Must-Read Advice for Writers at All Levels</a> by <a href="http://robinblack.net/">Robin Black</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/robin_black">@Robin_Black</a></li>
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<li>Writers Helping Writers: <a href="http://writershelpingwriters.net/2014/05/fair-image-usage/">Get the Scoop on Fair Image Usage</a> by Doug Langille <a href="https://twitter.com/douglangille">@douglangille</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/beccapuglisi">@beccapuglisi</a> </li>
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<li>Bad Language: <a href="http://www.badlanguage.net/copyright-cleared-images">16 Go-To Sources for Copyright-Cleared Images</a> by by Katelyn Piontek <a href="https://twitter.com/KatelynPiontek">@KatelynPiontek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mstibbe">@mstibbe</a></li>
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