Links of Interest

SPY GADGETS: Gadgets currently available to the public for spying.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/201699/spies_like_us_spy_gear_for_your_inner_secret_agent.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl

PROMOTION: The use of niche marketing.

http://www.alanrinzler.com/blog/2010/07/26/boost-your-book-sales-with-the-magic-of-niche-marketing/

CRAFT: 10 things a story must have.

http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2010/07/10-steps-to-better-story.html

MARKETS: Short story, novel, and short nonfiction markets mainly in sf/fantasy.

http://pbackwriter.blogspot.com/2010/07/sub-op-ten.html

GRAMMAR: Misplaced modifiers. A very common mistake for most writers.

http://clarissadraper.blogspot.com/2010/07/grammar-guide-misplaced-modifier-words.html

PACING: Recommended how-to reads.

http://scribesisters.blogspot.com/2010/07/whats-involved-in-pacing.html

RESOURCES: Online writer resources, mainly databases of names, dictionaries, etc.

http://thewritersalleys.blogspot.com/2010/07/treasure-chest-of-resources.html

THE ELEVATOR PITCH: How to give a verbal short description of your novel.

http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2010/07/mastering-elevator-pitch.html

THE LIFE OF THE WRITER: Changing your plans and keeping your courage so you can succeed.

http://www.genreality.net/pitching-the-johnny-cash-way

CRAFT: What those weak adverbs are telling you during your rewrite. Excellent advice.

http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/07/re-write-wednesday-overcoming-adversity.html

SELF-PUBLISHING RESOURCES: Links to some excellent books and websites on self-publishing.

http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/07/re-write-wednesday-overcoming-adversity.html

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