This will be my last Twitter Tip Thursday for 2010. Enjoy!
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I've put up my tree |
EVERYONE SHOULD CONSIDER THIS: Is your blog linked to your user profile? Have you checked lately? If you're not linked, you're missing out...
http://t.co/1ga2guT @RachaelHarrie
On writing:
Great point made on my blog by @
JosVolpe:“start the story right in action” does not mean starting in the VERY MIDST of the inciting incident @HollyBodger
Basics 101 : Character Creation: Given life, characters pursue experiences you would never dare.
http://bit.ly/htRcEK @4KidLit
Plot Road Blocks: how do you break through?
http://bit.ly/eKCDfz @juliemusil
If you are using dialogue—say it aloud as you write it. Only then will it have the sound of speech. JOHN STEINBECK @AdviceToWriters
#writers of #kidlit specifically YA and MG -- contractions are your friend. @Georgia_McBride
How do you know when your book is ready?
http://bit.ly/icJWwH via @ElanaJ @juliemusil
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Hung some lurvely decorations |
Planning a Series Can Be Dangerous: Think of ways to expand instead of planning.
http://bit.ly/dR6A5X @4KidLit
Tweeting newbie writing advice today. Why? Cause I don't feel like blogging. Original post
http://bit.ly/9OTMfT @Georgia_McBride
Active vs. Passive Voice in Writing - blog - ourlittlebooks:
http://bit.ly/gpgVkc @4KidLit
Check it out: @
finesarah discusses YA characters with emotional and mental disorders:
http://tinyurl.com/22r4uzg @KOrtizzle
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Awwww |
Don’t Do As They Do: How many times have you read a bestselling novel and let it influence your writing, but wh...
http://bit.ly/dUX6YU @StinaLL
Revising:
Revisions Week - Outlining & Plans: Another option -- outline after drafting.
http://bit.ly/fLc6Vl @4KidLit
#writers--when revising, consider how adding/removing impacts story, characters, scenes, etc. Changes may need to happen in several places. @Georgia_McBride
Friends Don't Let Friends Overwrite*: Seven things to look for in your own writing.
http://bit.ly/hjKGLK @4KidLit
#writers -- watch not only for repetitive words but phrases, ideas. No need to hit reader over head with same idea, word. We get it. @Georgia_McBride
On the blog: Some thoughts on line-editing, and especially Imaginary Readers:
http://bit.ly/ff4QMN @chevalaque
Re-Write Wednesday: Send up the (Red) Flag: Words That Often Spell Trouble: FANTASTIC post that will ...
http://bit.ly/fUsckw @4KidLit
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How cute are these snow penguins! |
Critiquing:
RT @jkoyanagi In which I express my corny gratitude & offer advice on soliciting & receiving beta critiques:
http://bit.ly/gaj52V @cvaldezmiller
A Question of Betas: Where to find them and what makes them right.
http://bit.ly/fqntlK @4KidLit
Although writing is a solitary endeavor, the path to publication is not. It's essential to find & accept feedback on our work. @JodyHedlund
Need a critique partner? 4 tips for finding a workable partnership:
http://bit.ly/fjKVIX @JodyHedlund
Picture Books/Early Readers/Chapter Books:
Resource for Picture Book Writers:
wp.me/pIkHt-Xe @scubacor
Announcing my brand new blog series: How I Got My Agent (for picture book writers)
http://wp.me/pIkHt-XL @jafhedlund
Book Reviews:
RT @malindalo: I think that if you want an author to read your review of their book, you should email the link to them. << YES @ElanaJ
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Presents anyone??? |
Blogging:
How To Keep Blogging From Being a Popularity Contest:
http://bit.ly/gFAImO @JodyHedlund
Tweeting:
12 Ways to Scare Away Twitter Followers:
http://bit.ly/eQSVnp (via @
RoniLoren) @JodyHedlund