Writing Roundup, March 19
Today, the roundup is late and short. The motherboard on my HP laptop died seven days after my warranty is up. So far, HP has not been particularly interested in helping me out with this problem, unless I pony up pretty much the cost of a replacement laptop for them to fix mine. I have to wait until Monday or Tuesday to hear from one of the Quality Case Managers to discuss the issue further. But I digress from the real reason you are here. Let the links begin.
Expectations of a Disgruntled Reader
With the number of books being published and the scarce resources of the average reader, we writers had best keep the readers’ needs at the forefront. Katie shares some reactions to recent books that could be instructive as we craft our own works.
Letters from the Query Wars
A set of query do’s this week.
Status Updates
More query do’s, this time focused on the request for an update on the status of your query.
I Am My Own Boss
Christi Craig discusses the things that keep her personally accountable, even though she is not writing under contract. What keeps you writing?
The Organized Writing Process Resource Post
Looking for tools to help you work through your writing process? Look no further, as Jessie Haynes provides the steps and some tools to help you.
Is the Business of Freelance Writing Too Bitter and Twisted?
This is a nice piece that addresses the grumbling of we writers who don’t like seeing the value of writing decline in the Internet world. It provides strategies for building a career.
5 Ways You Can Improve Cash Flow with Your Invoices
Freelancer Thursday Bram shares good tips on ensuring that your invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.
Learning about Promotion
Tricia Schneider shares some good resources to help you promote yourself and your writing.
How Magazines Use Social Media to Boost Pass-aLong, Build Voice
PBS hosts this discussion of the ways magazines are making social media work for them. How can you adapt their methods to build your writing business?
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