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26. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e March 11th, 2016

Posted on 3/11/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Pinning KidLit to the Mat (Margaret Dilloway)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/03/11/pinning-kidlit-to-the-mat/

The Worst Part of an Agent’s Job: Rejections (Rachel Kent) www.booksandsuch.com/blog/the-worst-part-of-my-job-rejections/

Getting Readers to the End and Making Them Glad They Came (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/07/its-over-getting-readers-to-ending-and.html

The Shocking Truth About Info Dumps (Lisa Cron)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/03/10/the-shocking-truth-about-info-dumps/

Surviving Submissions: Donning Your Chain Mail (Sarah Callender)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/03/09/donning-your-chain-mail/

Writing a Novel: 5 Lessons From One Author’s First Book Deal (Karan Bajaj)
www.thewritelife.com/writing-a-novel-5-lessons/

Ten Tips on How to Pitch Your Book to Review Bloggers and Not Get Ignored (Riki Cleveland)
https://litreactor.com/columns/ten-tips-on-how-to-pitch-your-book-to-review-bloggers-and-not-get-ignored

That All-Important First Line (Rachelle Gardner)
www.rachellegardner.com/that-all-important-first-line/

Query No-Nos (Marie Lamba)
https://marielamba.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/agent-monday-query-no-nos/

Literary Agents: 10 important things to know (Linda Epstein)
http://theblabbermouthblog.com/2016/03/07/literary-agents-10-important-things-to-know/
by way of Marie Lamba

The Trouble With Reactive Protagonists (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/03/the-trouble-with-reactive-protagonists.html

192 Publications That Actually Pay Freelance Writers (Marisol Dahl)
www.thewritelife.com/publications-that-pay/

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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27. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e March 4th, 2016

Posted on 3/4/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

How Much Should Writers Pay To Be Published? (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/03/02/how-much-should-writers-pay-to-be-published/

Rethinking the Mentor (Donald Maass)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/03/02/rethinking-the-mentor/

Plot Elements Matter (Joe Moore)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/plot-elements-matter.html

Secrets to Writing a Captivating Ending (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/secrets-writing-captivating-ending/

A Successful Writer’s Many Roles (Kerry Gans)
https://authorchronicles.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/a-successful-writers-many-roles-how-to-have-it-all/

Dig Deeper for Ideas (Marie Lamba)
https://marielamba.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/agent-monday-dig-deeper-for-ideas/

10 Tips on How To Find or Form the Critique Group of Your Dreams (Riki Cleveland)
https://litreactor.com/columns/10-tips-on-how-to-find-or-form-the-critique-group-of-your-dreams

Being a Stickler for Rhythm and Rhyme (Mary Kole)
www.kidlit.com/2016/02/29/being-a-stickler-for-rhythm-and-rhyme/

Bestselling Feet And Other Thoughts (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)
www.kriswrites.com/2016/03/02/business-musings-bestselling-feet-and-other-thoughts/

Top 10 Reasons to Publish Through Amazon (Diana Hurwitz)
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2016/03/top-10-reasons-to-publish-through-amazon.html

Why Pay Authors for School Visits Anyway? (Caroline Starr Rose)
www.carolinestarrrose.com/why-pay-authors-for-school-visits-anyway/
by way of Donna Galanti

Behind the Scam: What Does It Take to Be a ‘Best-Selling Author’? $3 and 5 Minutes (Brent Underwood) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]
www.observer.com/2016/02/behind-the-scam-what-does-it-takes-to-be-a-bestselling-author-3-and-5-minutes/

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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28. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e February 26th, 2016

Posted on 2/26/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

5 Common Problems With Endings (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/5-common-problems-with-endings.html

28 Resources, Tools and Tips for Self-Publishing Your Next Book (Marisol Dahl)
www.thewritelife.com/28-resources-tools-and-tips-for-self-publishing/

Get Me Rewrite! 4 Tips to Start (Michelle Ule)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/get-me-rewrite

Your Ultimate Guide to Writing Contests (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/

A Former Book Publicist’s Advice to Traditionally Published Authors (Andrea Dunlop)
https://janefriedman.com/prepare-to-launch/

5 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Query Letter (Kathryn Lilley) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/5-mistakes-that-will-kill-your-query-letter.html

How Much Will You Give Away? (Kathryn Craft) http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/02/how-much-will-you-give-away/

Let’s Address a Common Misunderstanding About Author Websites (Jane Friedman)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/02/22/author-websites/

Pinterest for Authors: A Beginner’s Guide (Kirsten Oliphant)
https://janefriedman.com/how-authors-can-use-pinterest/

A Kinder, Gentler Perspective on Story Structure (Larry Brooks)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/a-kinder-gentler-perspective-on-story-structure.html

Four Keys To Writing A Publishable Novel (Mark Alpert)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/four-keys-to-writing-a-publishable-novel.html

What is Your Character’s Driving Force? (Laurie Schnebly Campbell)
http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/02/the-driving-force/

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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29. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e February 19th, 2016

Posted on 2/19/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Scream It Until Their Ears Bleed: Pay the [expletive] Writers (Chuck Wendig) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/02/18/scream-it-until-their-ears-bleed-pay-the-fucking-writers/

Part 5 [The First lot Point] (Larry Brooks)
www.storyfix.com/part-5-of-a-10-part-101-on-the-craft-of-writing-a-novel-that-works

Is it true you have to write what you know? (April Henry)
http://aprilhenry.livejournal.com/1153797.html

5 Common Problems With Middles (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/5-common-problems-with-middles.html

Sell-in, Sell-through, Earn-out, and Returns (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/sell-in-sell-through/

High Stakes Are Tricky (Mary Kole)
www.kidlit.com/2016/02/15/high-stakes-are-tricky

Great Book Promo Tips (Miriam Glassman)
https://marielamba.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/agent-monday-great-book-promo-tips/

A Trick That Will Tame Your Crazy Writing Stress (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/a-trick-that-can-tame-your-crazy-writing-stress.html

Termination Fees in Publishing Contracts: Why They're Not Just Bad for Authors (Victoria Strauss)
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2016/02/termination-fees-in-publishing.html

5 Famous Bestsellers That Were Rejected (And 50 More) (Michael David Wilson)
https://litreactor.com/columns/5-famous-bestsellers-that-were-rejected-and-50-more

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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30. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e February 12, 2016

Posted on 2/12/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Where Real Drama Comes From (Lisa Cron)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/02/11/where-real-drama-comes-from/

Author Earnings Report: Amazon’s Ebook, Print, and Audio Sales (Writer unknown)
www.authorearnings.com/report/february-2016-author-earnings-report/

Secondary Characters (Mary Keeley)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/the-power-of-a-secondary-character/

5 Common Problems With Beginnings (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/5-common-problems-with-beginnings.html

Sure, you can do your own thing, but not if you want to sell books (Kathryn Lilley)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/sure-you-can-do-your-own-thing-but-not-if-you-want-to-sell-booksyou-can-write-it-the-way-you-want-but-if-you-want-to-actually-sell-books.html

7 Steps to Writing Success (Marie Lamba)
https://marielamba.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/agent-monday-7-steps-to-writing-success/

Before You Pitch Literary Agents, Watch Out For This One Dangerous Trait (Aine Greaney)
www.thewritelife.com/before-you-pitch-literary-agents/

Are Paid Book Reviews Worth It? (Jane Friedman)
https://janefriedman.com/paid-book-reviews/

The Most Important Moment in Your Story (Larry Brooks)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/the-most-important-moment-in-your-story.html

Ten Penalties All Writers Must Avoid (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/ten-penalties-all-writers-must-avoid.html

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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31. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e February 5th, 2016

Posted on 2/5/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

13 Productivity Apps to Help Keep Your Writing Goals on Track (Jett Farrell-Vega)
www.thewritelife.com/13-productivity-apps-writing/

Adding Conflict to Your Scenes (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/11/find-your-plot-fridays-forcing-issue.html

Filling the Silence (Donald Maass)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/02/03/filling-the-silence/

Why These 6 Catchy Headlines Work — And How to Re-Create Them (Nicole Dieker)
www.thewritelife.com/why-these-6-catchy-headlines-work/

How Research Amps Up Your Story (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/how-research-amps-up-your-story/

Reading the Market (Wendy Lawton)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/reading-the-market/

Finding Comparable Books (Rachelle Gardner)
www.rachellegardner.com/finding-comparable-books/

Research is the Spice of Life (Aimie K. Runyon)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/31/research-is-the-spice-of-life/

The Ten Events of the Highly Successful Writer (James Scott Bell) [Jon’s Pick of the week]
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/01/the-ten-events-of-the-highly-successful-writer.html

The Fair Contract Initiative (Victoria Strauss)
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-fair-contract-initiative.html

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

If you have a particular favorite among these, please let the author know (and me too, if you have time). Also, if you've a link to a great post that isn't here, feel free to share.

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32. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e January 29th, 2016

Posted on 1/29/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Finding Your Best Beta (Liz Michalski)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/29/finding-your-best-beta/

10 Places to Find Awesome Free Stock Photos for Your Blog (Marian Schembari)
www.thewritelife.com/7200-2/

Surviving Writer Envy (Heather Webb)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/28/the-haves-and-the-have-nots-surviving-writer-envy/

Stay Focused (Meg Dowell)
www.thewritelife.com/stay-focused-4-ways-to-delete-writing-distractions-from-your-life/

Indie Contracts (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)
www.kriswrites.com/2016/01/27/business-musings-indie-contracts/

When to stop redoing (Jennifer R. Hubbard)
http://yaoutsidethelines.blogspot.com/2016/01/when-to-stop-redoing-jennifer-r-hubbard.html

How to Talk with Publishers and Agents (Rachelle Gardner)
www.rachellegardner.com/talk-with-publishers-and-agents/

25 More Hard Truths About Writing And Publishing (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/01/25/25-more-hard-truths-about-writing-and-publishing/

Self Publishing as a Lemonade Stand (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/01/self-publishing-as-a-lemonade-stand.html

10 Mistakes (Almost) Every Rookie Writer Makes (Susan DeFreitas)
https://litreactor.com/columns/10-mistakes-almost-every-rookie-writer-makes

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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33. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e January 22nd, 2016

Posted on 1/22/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Amazon Pushing Quality Control (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3877/amazon-pushing-quality-control/

To Blog or Not To Blog, That is the Question (Rachelle Gardner)
www.rachellegardner.com/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-2/

Writing Advice for Children and Teens (Jane Friedman) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]
https://janefriedman.com/writing-advice-for-children-and-teens/

What to Expect From Your First Writing Residency (Ben Shattuck)
www.thewritelife.com/what-to-expect-first-writing-residency/

Should Published Authors Attend Conferences? (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/authors-attend-conferences/

The Perils of Self-Publishing (Dave King)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/19/the-perils-of-self-publishing/

10 Ways to Do Over Your Story or Novel (Alissa Grosso)
http://yaoutsidethelines.blogspot.com/2016/01/10-ways-to-do-over-your-story-or-novel.html

What Are Your Characters Ashamed Of? (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/01/what-are-your-character-ashamed-of.html

How to Find and Work with Beta Readers (Kristen Kieffer)
https://janefriedman.com/find-beta-readers/

A Day in the Life of an Agent (Janet Kobobel Grant)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-agent-2/

Who Are You Trying To Delight? (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/01/9150.html

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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34. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e January 15th, 2016

Posted on 1/15/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

6 Common Punctuation Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) (Laurisa White Reyes)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/01/6-common-punctuation-mistakes-and-how.html

How to Start Writing a Book: Use This Trick to Find the Time (Anita Evensen)
www.thewritelife.com/7080-2/

Edit Your Book to Perfection (Mary Keeley)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/edit-your-book-to-perfection/

Business Musings: Authors Guild 2016 Letter (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)
www.kriswrites.com/2016/01/13/business-musings-authors-guild-2016-letter/

Five Storytelling Lessons From The Force Awakens (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/01/13/five-storytelling-lessons-from-the-force-awakens/

Pardon Me, But Your Modifier is Dangling (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/01/writing-basics-pardon-me-but-your.html

Instead of Bugging Your Family and Friends, Try These Writing Critique Groups (Meryl Williams)
www.thewritelife.com/instead-of-bugging-your-family-and-friends-try-these-writing-critique-groups/

What You Need to Know About Show, Don't Tell (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-show-dont.html

The $30* Four Hour Writing Workshop (Larry Brooks)
https://killzoneblog.com/2016/01/the-30-four-hour-writing-workshop.html

Obtaining Reversions of Publishing Rights: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly (Susan Spann)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/10/obtaining-reversions-of-publishing-rights-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/

Blog Basics: 5Ws and an H (Michelle Ule)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/blog-basics-5ws-h/

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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35. Care to promote your writing conference?

Posted on 1/13/2016
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I'm a big fan of writing conferences. Sure, some meet our personal budget and current needs better than others, and not everyone you encounter leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy about your future potential, but if you go along with an open mind, the positives far outweigh any negatives.

If you know of a writing conference taking place this year, please share a link to its homepage in a comment. I'll upload it into the main post here.

FEBRUARY

SCBWI Winter Conference
Fri-Sun, February 12-14 2016 - New York, New York

Farpoint Convention
Fri-Sun, February 12-14 2016 - Timonium, Maryland

MARCH

Create Something Magical Writers & Readers Conference
Sat-Sun, March 19th - 20th, 2016 - Iselin, New Jersey

APRIL

The Write Stuff Conference
Thurs-Sat, April 9th - 11th, 2016 - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Pikes Peak Writers Conference
Fri-Sun, April 15th-17th, 2016 - Colorado Springs, CO

Malice Domestic
Fri-Sun, Apr 29th - May 1st, 2016 - Bethesda, Maryland

DFW Writer's Conference
Sat-Sun, April 23rd-24th, 2016 - Dallas, Texas

MAY

Penn Writers

PennWriters Conference
Fri-Sun, May 20th - 22nd, 2016 - Lancaster, PA

Balticon
Fri-Mon, May 27th - 30th, 2016 - Baltimore, Maryland

JUNE
Philadelphia Writers' Conference
Fri-Sun, June, 2016 (exact dates tba) - Philadelphia, PA

NJ scbwi

SCBWI NJ Chapter - Summer Conference
Sat-Sun, June, 2016 (exact dates tba) - Plainsboro , New Jersey

JULY

IWWG Summer conference
Thurs-Mon, July 15th - 22nd, 2016 - Litchfield, CT

Shore Leave
Fri-Sun, July 15th - 17th, 2016 - Hunt Valley, Maryland

                              AUGUST
Deadly Ink
Fri-Sun, August 5th – 7th, 2016 - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Killer Nashville
Thurs-Sun, August 18th – 21st, 2016 - Nashville, Tennessee

                            SEPTEMBER
Women Who Write (Men are also welcome at the conference)
Saturday, September, 2016 (exact dates tba) - Madison, NJ

                               OCTOBER

NJRW

Put Your Heart in a Book
Fri-Sat, October 2016 (exact dates tba) - Iselin, NJ

Magna Cum Murder
Fri-Sun, October 2016 (exact dates tba) - Indianapolis, Indiana

NOVEMBER
Philcon 2016
Fri-Sun, November 2016 (exact dates tba) - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Crime Bake
Fri-Sun, November 2016 (exact dates tba) - Dedham, Massachusetts

DECEMBER

SOME FUN, CONFERENCE-RELATED LINKS:

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to an Agent During an In-Person Pitch

The Agent Pitch: 10 Responses You Don't Want to Hear

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36. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e January 8th, 2016

Posted on 1/8/2016
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

The Reactive Business Model (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)
www.kriswrites.com/2016/01/06/business-musings-the-reactive-business-model/

How to Become an Author: Your Complete Guide (Jerry Jenkins) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]
www.jerryjenkins.com/how-to-become-an-author/

Have more FUN writing. (Mary Kole)
www.kidlit.com/2016/01/04/new-years-resolution-2016/

Take Your Luck, Make Your Luck (Greer Macallister)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/04/take-your-luck-make-your-luck/

Considering Self-Publishing? You Might Want to Do This First (Chuck Sambuchino)
www.thewritelife.com/considering-self-publishing/

Reducing Stress as a Writer (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3818/reducing-stress-as-a-writer/

Overcoming Fear (Jo Eberhardt)
www.writerunboxed.com/2016/01/02/overcoming-fear/

The “Why?” Behind the Inevitability of Story Structure (Larry Brooks) [Jon’s other Pick of the Week]
www.storyfix.com/the-why-behind-the-inevitability-of-story-structure

5 Industry Issues for Authors to Watch in 2016 (Jane Friedman)
https://janefriedman.com/top-5-industry-issues-for-authors/

Bad Advice from Good Authors (Janet Kobobel Grant)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/bad-advice-good-authors/

How to Survive When Discouragement Slaps You in the Face (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/how-to-survive-when-discouragement-slaps-you-in-the-face/

Is Your Description Helping Your Story or Holding it Back? (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/03/is-your-description-helping-your-story.html

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2015, and last week’s list.

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37. Interesting blog posts about writing: Jon's Pick of 2015

Posted on 12/30/2015
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2015 was another great year for wisdomous words about writing. As always, I had a hard time narrowing the list of great blog posts down to just twelve, but I finally managed it.
Here's my personal selection of the best writing-related blog posts from 2015:

DECEMBER
Spinning Hope From Rejection (Larry Brooks)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/11/spinning-hope-from-rejection.html

NOVEMBER
The Dark Side Of The Publishing Industry: How To Avoid Scams (Rob Hart)
https://litreactor.com/columns/the-dark-side-of-the-publishing-industry-how-to-avoid-scams

OCTOBER
Magnanimous (Donald Maass)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/14/magnanimous-2/

SEPTEMBER
Don't be THAT Author Some Things I've Learned at Book Festivals (Alissa Grosso)
www.yaoutsidethelines.blogspot.com/2015/09/dont-be-that-author-some-things-ive.html

AUGUST
I Smell Your Rookie Moves, New Writers (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/08/26/i-smell-your-rookie-moves-new-writers/

JULY
Surviving the Space Between: A Writer’s Journey (Heather Webb)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/07/25/surviving-the-space-between-a-writers-journey/

JUNE
The 4 Hidden Dangers of Writing Groups (Jenny Nash)
www.janefriedman.com/2015/06/25/dangers-of-writing-groups/

MAY
Everything You Need to Know About Writing Successfully—in Ten Minutes (Stephen King)
www.jerryjenkins.com/guest-blog-from-stephen-king/

APRIL
The 5 Essential Steps to Getting a Literary Agent (PeterHogenkamp)
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-5-essential-steps-to-getting.html

MARCH
REAL TALK: $ix Figure Book Deal$ (Jennifer Laughran)
http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2015/02/real-talk-ix-figure-book-deal.html

FEBRUARY
Novelists: Two Empowering Little Mind-Models That Just Might Change Everything For You (Larry Brooks)
http://storyfix.com/novelists-two-empowering-little-mind-models-just-might-change-everything

JANUARY
How Not to Fumble Your Social Media Presence (James Scott Bell)
http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-not-to-fumble-your-social-media.html

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38. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e December 18th, 2015

Posted on 12/18/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

When should I give up? (Jane Lebak)
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2015/12/when-should-i-give-up.html

Writing is Hard (Dave King)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/12/15/writing-is-hard/

The Myth of the Everyreader (Rebecca Faith Heyman)
https://janefriedman.com/the-myth-of-the-everyreader/

How to Use Facebook Contests & Giveaways to Build a Fan Base (Chris Syme)
https://janefriedman.com/facebook-contests-giveaways/

Do Men Receive Bigger Book Advances Than Women? (Jane Friedman)
https://janefriedman.com/book-advances-by-gender/

"When" Are You Telling? The Trouble with When Statements (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/11/when-are-you-telling-trouble-with-when.html

Editorial Marks, Explained! (Fran Wilde)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/12/10/fran-wilde-editorial-marks-explained/

Business Musings: Gamblers and Artists (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)
www.kriswrites.com/2015/12/09/business-musings-gamblers-and-artists/

Strengths and Weaknesses (Mary Keeley)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/strengths-and-weaknesses/

Handling Contradictory Feedback (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/contradictory-feedback/

The Redemptive Arc (David Corbett)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/12/08/the-redemptive-arc/

Control and the Self-Published Writer (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3772/control-and-the-self-published-writer/

Once Again, The Future of Publishing (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/12/once-again-the-future-of-publishing.html

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39. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e December 4th, 2015

Posted on 12/4/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Boosting Sales For a Book (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3764/boosting-sales-when-weve-got-only-one-book/

Meanwhile, Back at Square One (John Vorhaus)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/12/03/meanwhile-back-at-square-one-2/

10 Sneaky Overwriting Traps to Avoid (Daniela McVicker)
www.thewritelife.com/writing-fiction-10-sneaky-overwriting-traps-to-avoid/

The Current (Donald Maass)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/12/02/the-current/

Timing the Reveal (Wendy Lawson)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/timing-the-reveal/

Why You Should Never Give Up (P. J. Parrish)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/12/why-you-should-never-give-up.html

Why Agents Don’t Submit Your Proposal Right Away (Janet Kobobel Grant)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/why-agents-dont-submit-your-proposal-right-away/

Spinning Hope From Rejection (Larry Brooks) JON’S PICK OF THE WEEK
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/11/spinning-hope-from-rejection.html

Three Common Mistakes Made by Newer Writers (Leona Hinton)
www.storyfix.com/three-common-mistakes-made-by-newer-writers

The Agent’s Role in the Digital Age: A Conversation with Jessica Faust (Sangeeta Mehta)
https://janefriedman.com/agent-role-self-publishing/

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40. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e November 27th, 2015

Posted on 11/27/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Business Musings: What Market? (Kristine Kathryn Rusch)
www.kriswrites.com/2015/11/25/business-musings-what-market/

18 Signs You Were Destined to be a Writer (Marian Schembari)
www.thewritelife.com/18-signs-you-were-destined-to-be-a-writer/

Free Advice for Writers (Joe Moore)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/11/free-advice-for-writers.html

Elevator Pitches (Wendy Lawton)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/elevator-pitches/

The Big Reason Why Agents and Editors Often Stop Reading (Paula Munier)
https://janefriedman.com/narrative-thrust/

Surviving Submission (Kim English)
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2015/11/surviving-submission.html

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41. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e November 20th, 2015

Posted on 11/20/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Is Backstory Killing Your Book’s Plot? (C. S. Lakin)
www.thewritelife.com/is-backstory-killing-your-books-plot-heres-how-to-fix-it/

Further Thoughts On Your Story’s Midpoint, Starring Darth Vader (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/11/18/further-thoughts-on-your-storys-midpoint-starring-darth-vader/

Signing Away Your Rights: Arbitration Clauses in Book Contracts (Victoria Strauss)
http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2015/11/signing-away-your-rights-arbitration.html

3 Elements of Every Successful Social Media Post (Michael Rogan)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/11/3-elements-of-every-successful-social.html

Why 9 Out of 10 Writers Quit (And How to Be the 1 Who Finishes) (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/writers-quit/

What a Critique Group Can…and Cannot…Do For You (Kathryn Lilley)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/11/critique-groups-the-good-and-the-bad.html

3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Chances with an Agent (Rebecca Faith Heyman)
https://janefriedman.com/sabotaging-your-chance-with-agent/

What You Need to Know About Publicity Before You Self-Publish (Chris Well)
www.thewritelife.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-publicity-before-you-self-publish/

What is “Bad Writing?” (And How Can We Avoid It?) (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/11/what-is-bad-writing-and-how-can-we.html

Public Speaking for Writers (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3718/public-speaking-for-writers/

Your Novel’s Greatest Danger (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/11/your-novels-greatest-danger.html

5 MORE Twitter Mistakes Writers Make and How to Avoid Them (Annie Neugebauer)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/11/14/ask-annie-5-more-twitter-mistakes-writers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/

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42. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e November 13th, 2015

Posted on 11/13/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Time Savers for Writers (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3703/time-savers-for-writers/

The Dark Side Of The Publishing Industry: How To Avoid Scams (Rob Hart) Jon’s Pick of the Week
https://litreactor.com/columns/the-dark-side-of-the-publishing-industry-how-to-avoid-scams

5 Common Reasons Agents Give for Rejecting Novels (And What They Really Mean) (Susan DeFreitas)
https://litreactor.com/columns/rejection-letters-deciphered-5-reasons-common-reasons-agents-give-for-rejecting-novels-and-w

Your Self-Published Book Needs a Cover. Here’s How to Create It (Kristen Pope)
www.thewritelife.com/your-self-published-book-needs-a-cover-heres-how-to-create-it/

What Grabs Readers: The Inside Story (Lisa Cron)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/11/12/what-grabs-readers-the-inside-story/

The Basics of Point of View for Fiction Writers (Joseph Bates)
https://janefriedman.com/point-of-view/

3 Qualities of Writers Who Finally Get ‘er Done (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/how-to-finish-a-book/

Suspense: To Be Exciting,You Need To Be A Little Dull (P. J. Parrish)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/11/suspense-to-be-excitingyou-need-to-be-a-little-dull.html

What Not to Share (Wendy Lawton)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/what-not-to-share/

Help! Someone Is Publishing Your Idea! (Mary Kole)
www.kidlit.com/2015/11/09/help-someone-is-publishing-your-idea/

Can You Promote a Book without Making Yourself Miserable? (Ed Cyzewski)
https://janefriedman.com/can-you-promote-a-book-without-making-yourself-miserable/

How to Use Twitter Polls–and Hearts (Janet Grant)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/how-to-use-twitter-polls-and-hearts/

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43. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e November 6th, 2015

Posted on 11/6/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

What I’ve Learned in the Last 4 years as an Agent (Katie Shea Boutillier)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/11/06/what-ive-learned-in-the-last-4-years-as-an-agent/

The Martian… Deconstructed (Larry Brooks)
www.storyfix.com/the-martian-deconstructed

Are Book Trailers a Marketing Must-Have? (Marisol Dahl)
www.thewritelife.com/are-book-trailers-a-marketing-must-have/

The Do’s and Don’ts of Editing (Anna Elliott)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/11/05/the-dos-and-donts-of-editing/

So You Want to Write for Television? (Greg White)
https://janefriedman.com/write-for-television/

Amazon Goes Brick And Mortar (Peter Derk)
https://litreactor.com/news/amazon-goes-brick-and-mortar

Positivity and Protagonists (Donald Maass)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/11/04/positivity-and-protagonists/

The Key to Surviving and Thriving as a Writer (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/thriving-as-a-writer/

Story Structure and the Self-Published Home Run (Larry Brooks)
www.storyfix.com/story-structure-and-the-self-published-home-run

The Product and the Pitch, Part Two (Mary Kole)
www.kidlit.com/2015/11/02/the-product-and-the-pitch-part-two/

If you found these useful, you may also like my personal selection of the most interesting blog posts from 2014, and last week’s list.

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44. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e October 30th, 2015

Posted on 10/30/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

How to Put Your Manuscript on a Diet (Liz Michalski)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/29/losing-the-word-weight-how-to-put-your-manuscript-on-a-diet/

What If (Mary Keeley)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/what-if/

How to Publish an E-Book: Resources for Authors (Jane Friedman) Jon’s Pick of the Week
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-publish-an-ebook/

First Sentences: a Dive into Worldbuilding hangout summary (Juliette Wade)
http://talktoyouniverse.blogspot.com/2015/10/first-sentences-dive-into-worldbuilding.html

13 Things Book Covers Can Learn From Horror VHS Covers (Peter Derk)
https://litreactor.com/columns/13-things-book-covers-can-learn-from-horror-vhs-covers

Positive Thinking for Writers (Barbara O'Neal)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/28/positive-thinking-for-writers/

Crafting a Compelling Novel Concept (Larry Brooks)
https://janefriedman.com/compelling-novel-concept-2/

Back to the Drawing Board (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/back-to-the-drawing-board/

Why You Should Do NaNoWriMo… And Why You Shouldn’t (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/10/27/why-you-should-do-nanowrimo-and-why-you-shouldnt/

Hooking Your Reader in 3 Easy Steps (Sally Apokedak)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/10/hooking-your-reader-in-3-easy-steps.html

The One Thing Every Protagonist Must Have (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/10/the-one-thing-every-protagonist-must-have.html

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45. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e October 23rd, 2015

Posted on 10/23/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Copying Others and Failing vs. Forging Your Own Path (Dan Blank)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/23/copying-others-and-failing-vs-forging-your-own-path/

5 Reasons You’re Experiencing Writer’s Block (Susan Reynolds)
https://janefriedman.com/reasons-for-writers-block/

Arcs and the Synopsis (Mary Keeley)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/arcs-and-the-synopsis/

How Libraries Acquire Books (Rob Hart)
https://litreactor.com/columns/how-libraries-acquire-books-because-most-people-including-digital-piracy-advocates-dont-seem

Nobody Writes a Great First Draft (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/great-first-draft/

Get Smart (David King)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/20/get-smart/

4 Ways to Avoid Floating Head Syndrome! (Bryn Donovan)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/10/writing-dialogue-4-ways-to-avoid.html

When the Publishing Business Just Isn't Into You (Kim English)
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2015/10/when-publishing-business-just-isnt-into.html

The Product or the Pitch, Part One (Mary Kole)
www.kidlit.com/2015/10/19/the-product-or-the-pitch-part-1/

The Power of Voice (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/10/the-secret-power-of-voice.html

The Dumbest Mistakes New Authors Make (Bill Ferris)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/17/the-dumbest-mistakes-new-authors-make/

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46. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e October 16th, 2015

Posted on 10/16/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Feeling Like an Old Geezer at the New Social Media Party (Jane Friedman)
https://janefriedman.com/feeling-like-an-old-geezer-at-the-new-social-media-party/

How to Use Periscope to Build Your Writing Brand (Williesha Morris)
www.thewritelife.com/how-to-use-periscope-to-build-your-writing-brand/

Five Things I Learned Writing Take On Me (Minerva Zimmerman)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/10/15/minerva-zimmerman-five-things-i-learned-writing-take-on-me/

Beware of Bloodsuckers (Amy K. Nichols)
http://yaoutsidethelines.blogspot.com/2015/10/beware-of-bloodsuckers-amy-k-nichols.html

Sometimes You Have to Stop and Smell the Research (Linda Castillo)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/10/sometimes-you-have-to-stop-and-smell-the-research-guest-linda-castillo.html

Cultivating a Writer’s Eye (Michelle Ule)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/cultivating-a-writers-eye/

How to Market Yourself as an Author Before You Have a Book to Sell (Chuck Sambuchino)
www.thewritelife.com/how-to-market-yourself-as-an-author-before-you-have-a-book-to-sell/

Oops! Your Exposition is Showing (Jessi Rita Hoffman)
www.storyfix.com/oops-your-exposition-is-showing

Magnanimous (Donald Maass) [Jon’s Pick of the Week]
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/14/magnanimous-2/

When Should You Stop Revising? (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/01/when-should-you-stop-revising.html

Is Your Manuscript a Monster? (Elspeth Futcher)
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2015/10/is-your-manuscript-monster.html

Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published (Jane Friedman) [Jon’s other Pick of the Week]
https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-get-your-book-published/

How to Create Unforgettable Characters (Jerry Jenkins)
www.jerryjenkins.com/how-to-create-unforgettable-characters/

3 Reasons to Write What Scares You (Shonell Bacon)
http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2015/10/3-reasons-to-write-what-scares-you.html

The Introvert’s Guide to Conferences (Rachelle Gardner)
www.rachellegardner.com/introverts-guide-conferences/

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47. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e October 2nd, 2015

Posted on 10/9/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Why Book PR Needs Lead Time. Lots of it. (Sharon Bially)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/09/why-book-pr-needs-lead-time-lots-of-it/

Four Tips on Adding a New Twist to an Old Plot (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/04/you-look-familiar-four-tips-on-adding.html

Writing the Cozy Mystery–Common Pitfalls (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3407/writing-the-cozy-mystery-common-pitfalls/

Polishing the All-Important First Fives (Riki Cleveland)
https://litreactor.com/columns/polishing-the-all-important-first-fives

The Unspoken Pinch Point: Your Climax (David Villalva)
www.storyfix.com/the-unspoken-pinch-point-your-climax

NaNoWriMo is Coming: 5 Tips for Preparing to Write Your Novel (Anita Evensen)
www.thewritelife.com/5-tips-for-preparing-to-write-your-novel/

Do It Right, Write Plotless Reviews (Peter Derk)
https://litreactor.com/columns/do-it-right-write-plotless-reviews

It’s All About People (Wendy Lawton)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/its-all-about-people/

Why Skipping Writing Conventions Hurts Your Career (Nicole Dieker)
www.thewritelife.com/skipping-writing-conventions-hurts-your-career/

Pressure, Perception, and Probability: The Holy Trinity That Stymies the New Writer (Grace Wynter)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/05/pressure-perception-and-probability-the-holy-trinity-that-stymies-the-new-writer/

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48. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e October 2nd, 2015

Posted on 10/2/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

Writing the Cozy Mystery–Whodunit? (Elizabeth Spann Craig)
www.elizabethspanncraig.com/3390/writing-the-cozy-mystery-whodunit/

5 Things To Do Before Hiring a Freelance Editor (Rachelle Gardner)
www.rachellegardner.com/hiring-a-freelance-editor-2/

The 6 Most Common Marketing Mistakes Made by Authors (Jon Bard)
www.writerunboxed.com/2015/10/01/the-6-most-common-marketing-mistakes-made-by-authors/

9 Book Marketing Mistakes to Avoid (Abs Farah)
www.thewritelife.com/9-book-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/

Interview with Chuck Sambuchino: The Keys to Publishing Success (Jane Friedman)
https://janefriedman.com/interview-with-chuck-sambuchino/

Why Every Plot Needs A Ticking Clock (Janice Hardy)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/09/why-every-plot-needs-ticking-clock.html

How to Effectively Handle Time Shifts in Your Story (Lisa Lenard-Cook)
https://janefriedman.com/time-shifts/

Insights into the Dreaded First Page (Clare Langley-Hawthorne)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/09/insights-into-the-dreaded-first-page.html

How Important is a Writer’s Social Media Presence? (Janet Kobobel Grant)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/how-important-is-a-writers-social-media-presence/

First Page Jitters… and a Model of Excellence (Larry Brooks)
www.storyfix.com/first-page-jitters-and-a-model-of-excellence

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49. Interesting blog posts about writing – w/e September 25th, 2015

Posted on 9/25/2015
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Here’s my selection of interesting (and sometimes amusing) posts about writing from the last weekabout writing from the last week:

5 New Ways to Choose Perfect Character Names (Rachael Ann Mare)
www.thewritelife.com/5-new-ways-to-choose-perfect-character-names/

Fool's Gold II: Why Indies Should Question Marketing “Rules” (Dario Ciriello)
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/09/fools-gold-ii-why-indies-should.html

How To Scare Your Reader: 11 Tips From 11 Horror Writers
(Michael David Wilson)
https://litreactor.com/columns/how-to-scare-your-reader-11-tips-from-11-horror-writers

The Financial Realities Of The Writer’s Life (Chuck Wendig)
www.terribleminds.com/ramble/2015/09/23/peaks-and-valleys-the-financial-realities-of-the-writers-life/

Beware of Byline Snatchers: How to Protect Your Freelance Writing Identity (Samantha Stauf)
www.thewritelife.com/how-to-protect-your-freelance-writing-identity/

Targeting Readers with a Traveling Show (Cara Lopez Lee)
www.bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2015/09/targeting-readers-with-traveling-show.html

12 Habits of Unhappy Authors (Rachelle Gardner)
www.booksandsuch.com/blog/habits-of-unhappy-authors/

9 Writing and Grammar Rules Worth Breaking (Jade Phillips)
www.thewritelife.com/9-writing-and-grammar-rules-worth-breaking/

7 Things Every Query Letter Must Have (Patrick ?)
www.querytracker.blogspot.com/2015/09/7-things-every-query-letter-must-have.html

The Best Way to Sell Books: Follow This Marketing Rule (Jon Bard)
www.thewritelife.com/the-best-way-to-sell-books/

Little Writing Speed Bumps (James Scott Bell)
https://killzoneblog.com/2015/09/little-writing-speed-bumps.html

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50. Doctor Who: Season 9

Posted on 9/19/2015
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Looking forward to the new season of Doctor Who tonight.

Apparently though, the previous Doctor hasn't been completely forgotten.

How about you?

What show(s) are you looking forward to in TV's Fall season?

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