Link Feast For Writers, vol. 34
Writing blogs are a great way to learn about the craft and marketing our work. Enjoy the posts I’ve hoarded, some older, some recent.
Next week I’ll be spending holidays with the family, and Link Feast is on a break. So I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2013.
If You Have Time For Only One Thing
Social Media Overload: How Do Authors Reach Readers by Roni Loren
On Writing
Breaking Out of Numb by Lynette M. Burrows
Protect Your Wrists: Excercises For Writers by Jami Gold
Your Creative Superpowers: The 7 Different Mindsets (PDF. Randy Ingermanson’s eZine)
How to Write Smart, Not Fast by Danny Iny
The Benefits of Handwriting by Karen Woodward
Why We Are All Artists: Seth Godin in Conversation – Part 1 (Write to Done)
Taking on Insecurity and Kicking It to the Ground by Veronica Sicoe
Tormented by Toothless Writing Goals? Try These Tools by Jan O’Hara
Productivity For Writers and Taking Writing Seriously by Joanna Penn
9 Types of Heroes by Matt Bird
Now Meet the Villains by Matt Bird
The Villain’s Plan Should Actually Benefit the Villain by Matt Bird
7 Strategies Villains Use to Trick Their Victims by Marcy Kennedy
Male Authors, Discover Your Feminine Side by Matthew Turner (these tips also work for ladies writing gents)
Mary Robinette Kowal and the Mysteries of Outlining by Karen Woodward
Not Saving the World? How Does That Even Work? by Jo Walton
How to Keep Your Story on Track? Chart Who Knows What, When by Lisa Cron
How to Manage Expectations: Set the Mood by Matt Bird (first scene advice)
Ten Techniques For Getting Tension on Every Page by Jody Hedlund
How to Manage Expectations: Drop One Shoe, Then Wait by Matt Bird
How to Manage Expectations: More Fun With Foreshadowing by Matt Bird
How to Structure a Killer Novel Ending by Larry Brooks
Unleashing the Internal Editor: Self-Editing Checklist by Jody Hedlund
Editing: Telling Words That Often Spell Trouble by Janice Hardy
Beta Readers – Why You Want Them, Why You Need Them by Orly Konig-Lopez
Creative Writing Prompts For the End of the World by Kathy Steffen
Talking to Non-Writers This Holiday Season by Pepper Phillips
Carrie’s Analysis of Urban Fantasy Part II: When Things Go Wrong by Carrie Vaughn (annoying tropes)
The Structure of Short Stories by Karen Woodward
The Structure Of Short Stories: The Elevator Pitch by Karen Woodward
Twenty-Sided Troubadours: Why Writers Should Play Roleplaying Games by Chuck Wendig
Book Marketing
How to Avoid Cold-Feet Killing Your Progress by Chris Garrett
Build a Great Audience, Not Just a Great Idea by Dan Blank (2:37 mins video) [Who does your book appeal to?]
The Secret Ingredient to a Strong Author Platform by Justine Musk
Why Do We Read or Which Marketing Strategies Work on Readers by Story Addict
A Year Of Book Buying in Review: Did Social Media Influence My Choices? by Roni Loren
A Promotional Strategy For Overwhelmed Introverts by Robin LaFevers
Marketing Your eBook: Making the Most of Your Time by Lyn Horner
Authors Who Say “I Don’t Have Time For Promotion” Are Doomed to Fail by Toni at DuoLit (eat the elephant one piece at a time)
16 Voice Values in Action: What They Think, Do and Say by Abby Kerr
(Btw, it’s worth signing up for Abby’s newsletter just to have access to the Voice Values freebie. The newsletter itself is good stuff too.)
(Self-)Publishing
The New World of Publishing: Goals and Dreams by Dean Wesley Smith
The Business Rusch: Writing Like It’s 2009 by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Getting a Traditional Book Deal After Self-Publishing by Judy Mandel
Fan Fiction to a Published Book: A Case Study by Jami Gold
Copyright Basics for Co-Authors, Ghost-Writers, and Illustrators: How to Avoid an Ownership Dispute by Maria Crimi Speth
Blogging
Why Blogging Isn’t Going Anywhere by Beth Hayden
5 Essential Elements of Every Successful Blog by Patrick Molone
A Content Marketer’s Guide to Curiousity by Russ Henneberry
How to Solve the “Creativity Problem” and Stand Out in a Crowd by Chris Garrett
Tying Mainstream Content Into Everything You Write by Andrew Kardon (Batman’s Resume Guide etc.)
Learning, Assemble! What the Avengers Can Teach Us About Our Writing by Andrew Karton
Does Your Blogging Leave an Impact? by Brandon Cox
11 Ways to Write an Irresistible Intro to Your Blog Post by Mary Jaksch
How to Get More Bookmarks and Better Links by Chris Garrett
5 Things to Do Before Your Big Guest Post Gets Published by Kristi Hines
5 Tips to Highlight the Best Content on Your Blog by David Kendall
Does Your Website Need a Refresh? by Steve Lazuka
Social Media
102 Proven Social Media Headline Formulas by Chris Garrett
The Ultimate Social Media Image Sizing Cheat Sheet by Dan Wilkerson
Dealing With Offense – When Is It Okay To Lecture to Others by Kristen Lamb
When Facebook Sucks by Jennette M. Powell
How to Find Influential People With Social Media by Russ Henneberry
How to Promote Your Book on Twitter: An Intermediate’s Guide to Tweeting by Chris Robley
Is It Possible to Have Too Many Twitter Followers? by Janice Hardy
The Art of Getting ReTweets [Infograpgic] by Fransisco Rosales
Getting to Grips With Goodreads: 6 Actionable Ideas by Laura Pepper Wu
10 Creative Ways to Use Pinterest for Marketing by Susan Gunelius
5 Interesting Pinterest Marketing Campaigns by Todd Wasserman
Pinterest’s New Secret Boards: Why They Matter by Shanna Mallon
Collected Wisdom
Blog Treasures by Gene Lempp
Twitterific by Elizabeth S. Craig
Friday Features by Yesenia Vargas
Deep Stuff
Girl Boner Resolutions: 25 Sex Goals Worth Setting by August McLaughlin
Where Ideas Come From and Conspiracy Against Nothingness by Karen Woodward
The Get Off Your Ass Manifesto: How to Motivate Yourself to Actually Achieve Your Goals by Thorin Klosowski
Building Your Resiliency Part III: Taking Control of Your Life by Brett & Kate McKay
The Truth About Good Listening Skills by Penelope Trunk
Historically Authentic Sexism In Fantasy: Lets Unpack That by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Fun Stuff
Tor.com Reviewers’ Choice 2012: The Best Books We Read This Year
Something Else Like… Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga by Jo Walton
A Princess of Spain by Carrie Vaughn (a short story of Catherine of Aragon with a twist)
Are All Big Franchise Films Essentially the Same Now? by Ryan Britt
Reopening the X-Files: Pilot by Meghan Deans (nostalgy trip to 1993)
13 Weapons Every Writer Must Have For the Zombie Apocalypse by Veronica Sicoe
Man of Mystery: Santa Claus by K.B. Owen
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About Reetta
I'm a Finnish fantasy / urban fantasy writer who loves reading, roleplaying and all things medieval. 
Thanks very much for the mention! Great list you put together here!
Andrew Kardon recently posted..Tecca.com Shutting Its Doors Today – I Has a Sad
Thanks for the mentions here Reetta! You’ve rounded up some great articles here!
Thank you, Reeta!
Plenty of material here for over the Chrimbo hols.
CC MacKenzie recently posted..THE END IS NIGH?
Thanks CC. My holiday reading is your Run Rosie Run 🙂
Wow, what a great list — as usual, you brought some very interesting blogs together, Reetta!
And thank you very much for including my posts as well, I’m glad you found them worthy. 🙂
Veronica Sicoe recently posted..Top 5 Things I Want To Do With My Fiction
Wow, I am honored to make Link Feast – thanks, Reetta! And thanks again for collecting all this good stuff for your readers. When I need a break and just want to read something I can learn from, this has become my one-stop shop. Enjoy your break and have a great Christmas & New Year’s!
Jennette Marie Powell recently posted..Dancing with Suspense and Romance, and ROW80 Wrapup
Once again you amaze me. I have fallen way behind. I hope to catch up on some great posts over Christmas break. Thanks to you I can find the ones I want to read the most.
Debra Kristi recently posted..Dealing In The Face of Loss and Sorrow
Great list as ever Reeta. I especially like Jami’s on protecting your wrists – mine are hurting more as time goes by.
Hope you’re doing well. Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year 🙂
Cheers!
Hey Reeta,
Impressive roundup, as always. Thanks for including some BookBaby stuff!
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