Writing Roundup, May 28
Linked In for Writers 101
A great post on Kristine Meldrum Denholm’s blog with specific ideas of how to use Linked In to increase your profile as a writer. Are any of you using Linked In? Do you have any other tips?
E-book Sales Jumped 252% in the First Quarter, AAP Reports
Yeah, these ebook things will probably never catch on.
New Media, Old Media
Results of a Pew Research study comparing the differences between hot topics in new media and traditional media. Do the differences prove that traditional media ignores the stories people actually care about? Is our system of gatekeepers flawed? I think the decisions about which stories are covered are affected too much by the need for ratings/readers rather than a need to serve the public good and create an informed populace. Also read “Journalists Won’t Report News Unless It Can Drive Page Views.”
How to Cope
Some ways to help you deal when you don’t feel like you can deal anymore.
Criticism Is Never Personal
A good reminder that criticism is not of YOU but of an action or circumstance. Remember that when someone offers you some feedback.
Courage
Bob Mayer discusses the fears we writers have and the courage we need to continue writing in the face of them.
Getting to Write
We know that we need to write everyday. We know that the more we write, the better we will write. But how do we make the time to do it? How do we juggle our myriad responsibilities so that we can write? For one thing, you have to love it. (Personally, I love writing more than housework, yard work, or cooking, but not more than sleeping or cuddling with my dog.)
The Importance of a Critique Group
Why you need a group of writers to review your work.
Writing Gone Rogue: 7 Writing Rules to Break on the Web
I love when writers are given a little latitude to make their work their own, whether it fits into the established rules or not.
How to Write Dialect
I’ve mentioned before that when I’m doing my revisions on my WIP, I need to make the characters sound more distinct. So, I love that I keep finding tips to help me do that.
How to Write a 250-Word Summary
Writing a short summary can help you clarify your vision for your book and guide your revisions. Plus, it can help you formulate a great query once you are ready for that step. This post will help you create that summary.
Oregonian Reporter Fired after Diane Downs Story Appears in Glamour
This is a good reminder for those of us who balance a freelance career with a day job: follow the rules of your employer while you further your own business.
Writing for Online Magazines: How to Find Work on the Web
Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen answers reader questions about how to find writing gigs with online magazines.
Write and Sell Fillers to Fill Your Wallet
Looking for some quick writing gigs? Try your hand at fillers. This piece by Oregon writer Melissa Hart gives you some good advice on how to get started, including finding ideas in some unexpected places. As a side note, fillers are also recommended by Christina Katz in Writer Mama. They are a great way to break into a new market or publication at low risk to the editor. Well-crafted shorts can lead to feature assignments in the future.
5 Simple Steps to Getting Your Business on Twitter
A great step-by-step piece to get you started on Twitter. One of the best tips is taking care to use your one bio link wisely.
10 Ways to Build Social Media Clout
Once you’re on Twitter, you need to increase your profile so that you can leverage the relationships to help sell your writing. These tips will help you do that.
7 Tips on Book Publicity
Apparently, this is the week for numbered lists. Use these tips to build your marketing plan.
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