Links of Interest

OVERVIEW OF GENRE SALES NUMBERS:

WOMEN'S LIT.:

http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2010/12/genre-sales-2-womens-literature-part-7.html

ROMANCE:

http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2010/12/genre-sales-2-romance-part-8-of-8.html

THE VILLAIN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GOOD GUY:

http://clarissadraper.blogspot.com/2010/12/stephen-tremps-villain-series-villains.html

VILLAINS: A good series of blogs on the bad guy which starts here:

http://stephentremp.blogspot.com/2010/12/let-villain-series-begin.html

STEAMPUNK RESOURCES:

http://www.tor.com/blogs/2010/12/steampunk-links-and-resources

CRIME AND PSYCHOLOGY: Getting it right.

http://murderby4.blogspot.com/2010/12/are-you-getting-psychology-right-in.html

FORENSICS: The 10 most incriminating types of evidence.

http://writersforensicsblog.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/guest-blogger-10-most-incriminating-types-of-evidence/

IN DEFENSE OF ROMANCE: An interesting article on romance studied in academia.

http://yaleherald.com/arts/in-defense-of-romance-proving-the-stereotypes-wrong/

THAT MOMENT OF REALIZATION AND HOW TO MAKE IS STRONGER:

http://www.genreality.net/the-pie-in-the-face-writing-method

FINDING EXPERTS FOR RESEARCH:

http://www.therenegadewriter.com/2010/12/09/7-tips-for-finding-the-best-real-people-sources/

BLOGGING: Making your blog stand out.

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/5-ways-to-make-your-blog-stand-out-from-the-crowd/

CREATING AN EMAIL SIGNATURE:

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/7255/Create-a-Social-Media-Optimized-Email-Signature

FACEBOOK ENHANCEMENT:

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/26-tips-for-enhancing-your-facebook-page/

NAILING THE TEEN VOICE:

http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2010/12/nailing-your-teen-voice.html

PROMOTING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA:

http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/12/09/9-practical-ways-to-start-attracting-an-audience-to-your-new-social-media-account

PROMOTING THROUGH AMAZON:

http://authorculture.blogspot.com/2010/12/making-most-of-amazon.html

HOW TO HAVE A POPULAR WRITING BLOG:

http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-to-blog-part-duh-13-steps-for.html

THRILLER DOS AND DON'TS:

http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Thriller+Writing+The+Dos+The+Donts+And+The+Dont+Even+Think+About+Its+And+A+Free+Book+Giveaway.aspx

PROMOTION ON AMAZON:

http://www.publetariat.com/7-ways-get-your-book-discovered-amazon

CREATING A BOOK READERS CAN'T PUT DOWN:

http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2010/12/creating-book-readers-cant-put-down.html

THE BOOK PROMOTION PRESS RELEASE:

http://bookmarketingmaven.typepad.com/book_marketing_maven/2010/12/press-release-for-a-book.html

CREATING THE FACEBOOK FAN PAGE (VIDEO):

http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2010/12/02/how-to-create-a-facebook-fan-page-for-your-book-or-author-brand

WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR BOOK IS PUBLISHED:

http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/5+Things+Writers+Should+Do+BEFORE+Release+Day.aspx

TYPES OF BOOK OPENINGS:

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/types-of-book-and-chapter-openings/

SCENES: 10 THINGS TO CHECK YOUR SCENES FOR.

http://www.darcypattison.com/revision/scene-30-scene-checklist/

MAGICAL AND SUPERPOWERS: When to use them, when not to.

http://www.superheronation.com/2010/12/04/how-to-keep-your-storys-superpowers-andor-magic-extraordinary/

WHAT'S AT STAKE FROM HIGH TO LOW:

http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/12/up-up-and-away-raising-stakes.html

THE SECOND DRAFT: What you need to do before you start it.

http://writerunboxed.com/2010/12/14/7-tasks-to-bridge-your-first-and-second-drafts/#more-6192

PUBLISHING LAW LINKS:

http://circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/publishing-law.html

CREATING A STRONGER STORY:

http://storyfix.com/your-story…-on-steroids

EXPRESSING EMOTION IN A SCENE:

http://storyflip.blogspot.com/2010/12/re-write-wednesday-do-you-think-he.html

EDITING AND THE YA MARKET:

http://writerunboxed.com/2010/12/15/qa-editing-and-the-ya-market/

PRO PUBLICIST ON SOCIAL PROMOTION:

http://www.ninc.com/blog/index.php/archives/meet-rebecca-crowley2

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Marilynn's Workshop Schedule and Information Links

http://marilynnbyerly.com/workshopschedule.html

Writing the First Chapter, January 3-31, 2011.

Drawing a reader into the first chapter of your novel is more than an exciting beginning, more than a “cute meet,” more than a sexy hero and a feisty heroine. Step by step, I'll show you the craft needed to draw the reader into your novel and make her eager to keep reading. I'll also show you how to set up the goals for the main characters and for the novel.

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Writing in the Moment, April 11-May 8, 2011

How to get your voice, viewpoint, and craft so perfect that you disappear and your story comes alive. Lots of worksheets.

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The Blurb: Mother of All Promotions July 25-August 7, 2011

A blurb is the pithy description of your novel in a query letter, the short "elevator pitch" used at a writer's conference, the log line for online promotion, and the all important back cover copy for a published novel. Without a great blurb, a novel won't be noticed by agents and editors.

Marilynn Byerly--creator of a blurb system used by university publishing courses, publishers, and many authors-- will show you how to create that perfect blurb for your novel. The course will include a number of worksheets and in-class blurb analysis.