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1. Congrats Natalie!!!

By: GreenBeanTeenQueen, on 4/13/2013
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CONGRATS NATALIE!!!!

My wonderful book friend, Natalie Lloyd, has sold her debut novel! Here's the news from Publisher's Weekly:

Mallory Kass at Scholastic has acquired world English rights to a debut novel by Natalie Lloyd, called A Snicker of Magic. In the book, a 12-year-old girl moves to a Southern mountain town, sets out to break a century-old curse and bring back a forgotten magic, and finds a home for her wandering heart. It will be published in spring 2014. Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary & Media held the two-book auction.

If you don't know Natalie, you need to meet her right now! Check out Natalie's blog and learn all about how awesome she is! She loves to read middle grade and YA, loves Harry Potter, has awesome taste in music (she was the one who told me about The Civil Wars) and she has an adorable dog who helps her write!

So go befriend Natalie and tell her congrats on her book!

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2. Best Articles This Week for Writers 4/1/11

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 4/1/2011
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Book Reviews, Craft of Writing, Self-Editing, Congrats, To Market, Add a tag

After the Sale

Your Marketing Plans for Your Book [Buried in the Slush Pile] Identify your marketing plans now for after the sale.
Authors Must Learn to Sell What They Write [Writers in the Sky E-zine] Promoting a book is like owning a business. Here are thirteen ways you can invest in it.
Book Marketing: Your Online Press Kit [www.publetariat.com] GREAT list of what to put together for your online media kit.

Book Reviews

Book Review: Plain Kate by Erin Bow [Candace's Book Blog] High marks for beautiful, dark fantasy PLAIN KATE by Erin Bow.
The Liar Society Blog Tour of Awesome WINNNERS!!! [Lisa and Laura Write] Have you seen the trailer for THE LIAR SOCIETY?
Why I Love YA [Paranormal Point of View] Ten things that sets YA books apart.
So, you want to read THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER? [The Michelle Show] Look! Preview the excellent 1st chapter of THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER via @MichelleHodkin.
Book Review: Red Glove by Holly Black [Candace's Book Blog] A review for the book we've been waiting for- Red Glove!
Born At Midnight by C.C. Hunter [The Undercover Book Lover (Not Really)] Born at Midnight earns a glowing review.
Book Review: Entwined by Heather Dixon [Novel Novice] High marks for this newly-released novel.
Tantalizing Future YA Releases! [/- LA FEMME READERS -/] Seventeen more books for your To-Be-Read pile!
Shhh; When A Reaction To Your Work Really Means: Shut Up! [Beyond The Margins] Great post about silencing voices, critiques, and bad reviews.
YALITCHAT’s 2011 Made From Awesome Event [Novel Novice] Great giveaways and fantastic opportunities to talk to 17 YA authors at YALITCHAT 2011.
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys [Frenetic Reader] Powerful, emotional, and haunting.
Belated Bookanistas - Going to "Dark and Hollow Places" [Market My Words] So many reasons to love this series!
First Page and Giveaway: ILLEGAL [First Page Panda] Enter by April 6th to win Betina Restrepo's ILLEGAL.
Children of Scarabaeus – release day! [Supernatural Underground] Happy Book Birthd

Janice Gable Bashman said, on 4/1/2011 5:42:00 AM
Thanks for compliling such a fantastic and comprehensive list.
Janice Gable Bashman said, on 4/1/2011 5:43:00 AM
Opps - I meant to say compiling.
Andrea Mack said, on 4/1/2011 6:08:00 AM
Your links are always useful! Thanks for all the effort you put in.
TerryLynnJohnson said, on 4/1/2011 6:21:00 AM
thank you! My one-stop on Fridays!
Natalie Aguirre said, on 4/1/2011 8:17:00 AM
Great links as always. I'm giving away a copy of TerryLynn Johnson's Dogsled Dreams on Literary Rambles and the contest ends tomorrow at midnight.
Carol Riggs said, on 4/1/2011 9:24:00 AM
I always have such fun reading the Congrats section. Very exciting. ;o) Thanks for the usual dizzying list of linkies, girls!
Julie Musil said, on 4/1/2011 9:33:00 AM
Yowza (real word). Thanks for this bounty of linkage!
Lisa Gail Green said, on 4/1/2011 12:58:00 PM
Thanks for the link and all of these other great posts to check out!
Kenda said, on 4/1/2011 2:09:00 PM
Awesome, again! Great place to come for just about everything writing related...thanks so much for all you do to round up these links :-)
Lindsay said, on 4/1/2011 2:48:00 PM
Great links as always. Thank you!
Jemi Fraser said, on 4/1/2011 7:42:00 PM
Another terrific round up! Thanks :)
Raquel Byrnes said, on 4/2/2011 9:48:00 PM
I can always count on up-to-date and relevant links from you. Thanks!
Edge of Your Seat Romance
Tami Veldura said, on 4/3/2011 8:23:00 AM
Wow, this is an impressive list.
I keep scrolling down and began to wonder if I misread 'weekly' and it was really 'monthly'! I'm rather astounded...
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3. Best Articles This Week for Writers 3/25/11

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 3/24/2011
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Book Reviews, Inspiration, Social Media, Issues, Craft of Writing, Self-Editing, Congrats, To Market, This Week for Writers, Add a tag

After the Sale

Book Marketing: Your Online Press Kit [www.publetariat.com] GREAT list of what to put together for your online media kit.
#VAbook: Promoting Like a Pro [Babbling Flow] Eye-opening tips to help you promote your novel from the VA Book Festival and @SaraMcClung.
Why Writers Need Book Bloggers [Guide to Literary Agents]
Using PR and Social Media [Writers in the Sky E-zine] Social media reaches influencers that can help your platform.

Book Reviews

First Page and Giveaway: ILLEGAL [First Page Panda] Enter by April 6th to win Betina Restrepo's ILLEGAL.
First Page and GIVEAWAY: Between Shades of Gray [First Page Panda] AMAZING opening. Read the 1st page and enter by 4/2 to win BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY #yalit
One Sentence Debut Reviews: March [Caroline by line] Love all three quick pitch breakdowns!
Tantalizing Future YA Releases! [/- LA FEMME READERS -/] 17 gorgeous covers and books you won't want to miss.
Miles from Ordinary by Carol Lynch Williams [Frenetic Reader] This little book packs quite a punch.
Spotlight: Fiction First Aid [The Other Side of the Story] One of the great How-To books for writers.
Review- The Dark and Hollow Places [A Blog about Nothing] Creepy and brilliant and not-to-be-read-at-night. GREAT review for @CarrieRyan
An Introdution to The Curse Workers Series by Holly Black [Novel Novice] I completely agree with this great review. White Cat is fantastic.
Guest Post: Phoebe North on Sex Positive YA [Kody's Blog] Three great books and a fascinating question.
Cornucopia of Dystopia [The League of Extraordinary Writers] A month and a half of amazing events!
YA Cafe: Searching for Short Stories [iggi & gabi] Some great YA anthologies. Dive in.
Something Epic. Epic I Tell You. [Some Things I Think...] Release day is Tuesday for Kate's new collaboration!
Guest Post: Monika Schröder on Inspiration and Cross-Culturally Writing a Book Set in India [CYNSATIONS] Love this: Wanting is just another kind of hunger. SARASWATI

salarsenッ said, on 3/25/2011 3:02:00 AM
Great links!
HollyAnn said, on 3/25/2011 4:18:00 AM
This is so great. Thank you!
Kenda said, on 3/25/2011 5:11:00 AM
Fantastic links, again. So many I want to check out! Thanks so much...
TerryLynnJohnson said, on 3/25/2011 5:25:00 AM
thank you! I'm diving in now.
Karen @ Scobberlotch said, on 3/25/2011 6:01:00 AM
Another great list of Friday links. And thanks for the shout out on this list today. :)
Julie Musil said, on 3/25/2011 6:38:00 AM
Holy cow, these links are great. I'll come back after I take my kids to school :D

Thanks so much for the mention!
Carol Riggs said, on 3/25/2011 8:04:00 AM
Victoria Mixon's 5 Pickles to Write Yourself Into (under Craft) was a great article. Thanks for the usual long and informative list of linkies!
Shannon O'Donnell said, on 3/25/2011 8:10:00 AM
It'll take me all weekend to get through these! Awesome! Thanks, ladies - you rock!!! :-)
Angela Ackerman said, on 3/25/2011 9:05:00 AM
So many great links today. You are the sole reason why I sit here still, at 10 am, still in jammies and showerless!

You guys are so wonderful to put this all together. I love picking and choosing what i need most from your categories, and I love seeing all the good news for the people I care about and share the writing path with! Thanks as always!

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Anne R. Allen said, on 3/25/2011 9:16:00 AM
Another cornucopia of posts! Thanks for including mine.
Stina Lindenblatt said, on 3/25/2011 4:43:00 PM
Wow these are awesome. Fortunately my hubbie's making dinner. Now I can read some of these. :D
Jemi Fraser said, on 3/25/2011 5:23:00 PM
Wow - tons of great links again - thanks so much! :)
Newbie Author said, on 3/25/2011 7:52:00 PM
Wow! Way too much to absorb. Bookmarked!

Thanks.
Austin James said, on 3/25/2011 8:35:00 PM
Link overload... Now I have something to read for the next hour (instead of writing) ;) Thanks.
Amy Holder said, on 3/26/2011 5:22:00 PM
Thanks for the congrats (and the fabulous links)!
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4. Best Articles This Week for Writers 3/4/11

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 3/4/2011
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Inspiration, Craft of Writing, Self-Editing, Congrats, To Market, This Week for Writers, Add a tag

After the Sale

Monetizing Your Intellectual Property [A Newbie's Guide to Publishing] Great case study in saavy e-book positioning.
Fans, Friends, and Followers: How to Build a Solid Author Platform That Sells More Books, Part Two [Author Marketing Experts, Inc. » BLOG] Great ideas for building your marketing roll-out.
A Writer Muses On Marketing And Sales, Part I [www.publetariat.com] What is the difference between the two?
And more publishing tips... at Author 101 in LA [About.com publishing] Book publicity 101.
Authors As Salespeople [www.publetariat.com] How much does financial incentive play a role in your author marketing efforts?
Switching Genres [BookEnds, LLC — A Literary Agency] How often do you need to publish for your current readers?
Is Marketing Non-Stop & All-Consuming For All Authors? [Author, Jody Hedlund] 'Self-publishing marketing is NOT equal to the marketing done by traditional publishers.'
Effective use of Twitter [Janet Reid, Literary Agent] Ten-tip guide to help you get the most out of twitter.
Could the Living Room Save the Book Tour? [GalleyCat] A personal touch to building a readership and making contacts.

Book Reviews

CLARITY by Kim Harrington [YA Author Elana Johnson] "Great writing. A fast pace. A tight plot. Get it, read it, love it."
Bookanista Review: Delirium and Why I Almost Didn't Review It [Carolina Valdez Miller] Intriguing review. Definitely going on my TBR list.
Reading Like a Writer: Character in Maggie Stiefvater's LINGER [Through The Wardrobe] Haven't read it yet? You'll want to after reading this.
Cover Love: The Pledge by Kimberly Derting [Confessions of a Bookaholic] Absolutely gorgeous. November 15th is too far away!
Tantalizing Future YA Releases! Holy Cover Heaven! [/- LA FEMME READERS -/] Fantastic roundup of upcoming YA covers.
Review: Please Ignore Vera Dietz [In Bed With Books] 'One of the reasons YA is such an exciting genre.'
Book Review: Clarity [Breaking the Bookshelf] Highest rating for this beautifully crafted suspenseful fantasy.

Carole Anne Carr said, on 3/4/2011 3:30:00 AM

Wow, how do you expect me to get through all this? I'll do my best! :0)

Natalie Aguirre said, on 3/4/2011 3:31:00 AM

Great links. I already checked out a few. And it's great that you posted that Buffy and Miriam got an agent.

LM Preston said, on 3/4/2011 4:19:00 AM

Again a wealthy list of learning. Thanks!

salarsenッ said, on 3/4/2011 5:17:00 AM

Some interesting book reviews to check out!

Buffy Andrews said, on 3/4/2011 6:06:00 AM

Thanks girlfriends for the mention. I'm super excited and want to thank you for your endless support and encouragement. Blessings to everyone and have a great writing weekend.

Stina Lindenblatt said, on 3/4/2011 6:17:00 AM

I could spend hours reading this list. I've already check out a few ones (rethinking my twittering now), and will check out a few (okay, a lot) more later on. :D

Christina Lee said, on 3/4/2011 6:28:00 AM

Your lists are SO awesome! Thank you for the link!

Carolina Valdez Miller said, on 3/4/2011 6:52:00 AM

Oh my word, you have so many amazing links. You're seriously the GO-TO place for writerly link round-ups. Fantastic!

Also, thank you so much for the mentions and links to my posts! Love the show of support--plus, I'm super flattered that you'd find them worthwhile enough to mention. So, many thanks!

Bluestocking said, on 3/4/2011 7:43:00 AM

Another great collection of links (inc. mine :) So happy to be a part of it all. Looking forward to another year of the amazing blog!

Carol Riggs said, on 3/4/2011 7:56:00 AM

Hey, how timely, the link on beginning Twitter! I joined on Sunday and am having fun with it. Hard to believe I really joined 'cuz I said I never would. :) It's only as time-consuming as you let it.

Anne R. Allen said, on 3/4/2011 11:24:00 AM

So many great links, so little time...thanks for including my "10 reasons I'm not..."post.

Adventures in Children's Publishing said, on 3/4/2011 11:28:00 AM

Thank you, everyone! We love getting comments on this post. It's a labor of love, but sometimes feels overwhelming. We really appreciate the encouragement! :D

Martina

Shannon O'Donnell said, on 3/4/2011 11:28:00 AM

Wow. The list is HUGE this week! I'm honored to be on it. Thanks, Ladies! :-)

Kenda said, on 3/4/2011 4:18:00 PM

Thanks once again for a fantastic list--there are so many sites I want to visit and can, because you make it possible. Where else can we get all this good stuff with one click? And thanks for the mention--a pleasant surprise :-)

Carmela Martino said, on 3/4/2011 7:08:00 PM

I just discovered your blog. What an amazing roundup! I'm curious--do you also list giveaways of picture books? We've been celebrating the release of my fellow TeachingAuthor JoAnn Early Macken’s latest picture book, BABY SAYS "MOO!" In honor of the book’s release, this week JoAnn shared five lessons she learned from writing picture books. She is also holding a contest for one lucky reader to receive an autographed copy of her book. Entry deadline 11 p.m. (CST) Monday, March 7, 2011. For details, see: http://www.teachingauthors.com/2011/03/picture-book-lesson-5-book-giveaway-my.html And we'll have more giveaways in the weeks ahead.
Happy blogging!
Carmela
TeachingAuthors

K Bradey said, on 3/5/2011 4:34:00 AM

YAY! Thanks for the mention and the link <3

Karen @ Scobberlotch said, on 3/5/2011 6:58:00 AM

Again, thanks for an uber-informative list!

Rahma Krambo said, on 3/5/2011 10:14:00 PM

What a great list! Thanks for including my 'Choosing your book title' post.

Adventures in Children's Publishing said, on 3/6/2011 9:03:00 AM

Thanks, everyone for the support! Carmella, I just tweeted the contest. Since it will be over before our next round-up, I won't put it in though. We'll only do those that will still be applicable after the day of the round-up. I did just add you to our Google Reader though, so we'll pick up future giveaways and your posts. Looks like a great blog!

Thanks for stopping by, ladies! We're so grateful!

Martina

Carmela Martino said, on 3/6/2011 6:24:00 PM

Thanks for helping to spread the word, Martina. So nice to connect with you.
Carmela

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5. Best Articles This Week for Writers 1/21/11

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 1/21/2011
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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After the Sale

[Let The Words Flow] Understanding the basics of an advance.
Ask Not What Your Publicist Can Do For You -- Jordana Frankel [Lightning + Lightning Bugs - Musings from Weronika Janczuk, Literary Agent] DIY Marketing & Publicity
How to Find a Direct Line to Your Readers [There Are No Rules] First, figure out who they are.

Book Reviews

Bookanista Review: The Liar Society, by Lisa and Laura Roecker--AND AN ARC GIVEAWAY!!!! [Shannon Whitney Messenger] Addictive, hilarious, and a ton of heart.
ROOM by Emma Donoghue [ROOTS IN MYTH] High marks for this emotional novel.
BRILLIANT MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR A SERIES--FREE KINDLE BOOK: DON'T DIE DRAGONFLY by Linda Joy Singleton [Jill Corcoran Books] Get Book 1 of the Seer series free!
Spotlight Wednesday: HEAD GAMES by Keri Mikulski [The Contemps] Tons of praise for this new release!
Book Review: Vesper (Deviants, #1) by Jeff Sampson [/- LA FEMME READERS -/] A thrilling start to a new series!
Bree Despain: In the Fort! [Myra McEntire] Great interview and a new book for the TBR list.
Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings by Hélène Boudreau [The Bookologist] 'A witty, fun, and humorous novel with many cute lessons to learn!'

Congrats

Our First BAKER'S DOZEN Agent Signing! [Miss Snark's First Victim] Yay! Author Monica B.W. has signed with agent Michelle Wolfson.
YA Highway An Agent Query Best Blog [YA Highway] Well deserved congrats on the award from AgentQuery.com!

Contests

Contest for DIVERGENT [Coffey. Tea. And Literary.] Enter to win Veronica Roth's book!
Bookanistas: Sweet XVI...and Signed Book Giveaway [Carolina Valdez Miller] Win Julia Karr's new novel!
Here it is as promised-- Submissions Contest! [Coming Down the Mountain: From Reclusive Writer to Published Author] WiDO Publishing query and sample chapters contest. Enter by 3/1/11.
Some other contests for comparison purposes [Janet Reid, Literary Agent] Good criteria for choosing which contests to enter.
First Page and GIVEAWAY: Change of Heart [First Page Panda] Win a signed copy!
Natalie Aguirre said, on 1/21/2011 3:39:00 AM
Lots of great links here. Thanks.
salarsenッ said, on 1/21/2011 4:21:00 AM
Thanks for the plug, ladies. I really appreciate it. Hope all is well. Enjoy your weekend. Here, we're buried in snow!!
Stina Lindenblatt said, on 1/21/2011 5:27:00 AM
There's a number of great links I want to check out this weekend. Thanks! :D
Lisa Gail Green said, on 1/21/2011 8:27:00 AM
Thanks for the linkage. I've already clicked on several of these... must go click some more!!
Angela Ackerman said, on 1/21/2011 10:19:00 AM
Another stellar job, ladies! Lots of character ones this week, which is what I need.

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Anne R. Allen said, on 1/21/2011 10:21:00 AM
Great list as usual. I'd better get clicking.

People might also want to look at the final post in my "how to blog" series--which you've mentioned in earlier lists--"What happens to your blog when you die." It's a grim subject, but appointing a blog executor is a good idea for all bloggers. "http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-blogcodicil-what-happens-to-your.html"
Lindsay (a.k.a Isabella) said, on 1/21/2011 11:43:00 AM
Great list of links. Looking forward to reading some of the ones I missed this week. :)
Carol Riggs said, on 1/21/2011 1:32:00 PM
Another giveaway, FYI to writers!
Deborah Halverson, award-winning author and former editor, is celebrating the completion of her latest book by offering a MG/YA manuscript critique! Enter the drawing by January 31.
Rules and info at:
Dear-Editor.com
Jemi Fraser said, on 1/21/2011 4:09:00 PM
You ladies are the best!! :)
Carolina Valdez Miller said, on 1/21/2011 5:47:00 PM
Thanks for the mention, guys! What a super list of links!
Kate Hart said, on 1/21/2011 8:43:00 PM
Thanks for all the YA Highway link love!
Julie Musil said, on 1/22/2011 9:32:00 AM
Martina and Marissa, thanks for the mention-- I truly appreciate it. And there are some awesome links in here. I just tried autocrit. It was so cool!
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6. Best Articles This Week for Writers 1/14/11

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 1/14/2011
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Now that I'm back from vacation, we're resuming our regular schedule of round-ups and catching up with the past couple of weeks. I hope you found our "Best of the Best" series helpful! A HUGE thanks to Cam, Cici, and Kara for keeping up with Google Reader while Marissa and I were gone! It's fantastic to come back and catch up with what we missed, especially since we get to share the good stuff with you. Here's to a happy new year of writing!

Inspiration

Have High Expectations for Yourself [There Are No Rules] Love this: Go after what you want, or fail and become the wiser for it.
Writing Rituals, Secrets, and Superstitions, Part I [The Divining Wand] Seven writers share their secrets to success.
Finding Your Way Back From The Depths -- Christine Fonseca [Lightning + Lightning Bugs - Musings from Weronika Janczuk, Literary Agent] Seven lessons to help writers beat the fear of not being good enough.
Writer Milestones: THE ELITE REQUEST!!! [Justine Dell] Putting the steps in perspective.
How to Turn 'F-It' Into 'Effort' -- Kaitlyn Fall [Lightning + Lightning Bugs - Musings from Weronika Janczuk, Literary Agent] Ways to stay motivated.
The 2 Ways Writing Keeps You Off the Streets & Out of the Bars [A. Victoria Mixon, Editor] With a title like this, you've gotta read it.
Storytelling Techniques With Clare Edwards [The Creative Penn] 'Once you’re clear on the why, you can start to add the building blocks.'
Justine's Writing Epiphany ... It's a BIG one! [Justine Dell] Remember the REAL reason you're doing this.
What Are You Afraid Of? [Between Fact and Fiction] Get over it & get writing!
What if You Think Your Fiction is Crap? [Advanced Fiction Writing Blog] Every writer faces this question.
Simple Advice, Hard to Follow [Kidlit.com] 'Spare yourself the paralyzing anxiety of the ticking clock.'
Eight Writing Lessons from Larsson [James Killick's Blog] 'If your story is that good, you can tell it how you want.'
Tip Tuesday #70 [Literary Rambles] Love it- a look in the rearview does a writer good!
Guest Post: G. Neri on Beginning the Journey to a Finished Novel [CYNSATIONS] Some of the best advice we've seen on crafting a novel.
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Mark Mustian [Guide t

Natalie Aguirre said, on 1/14/2011 3:49:00 AM
Great links as usual. Hope you had a good vacation. I'm hoping to take your advice and have some happy writing time.
Kenda said, on 1/14/2011 5:49:00 AM
Once again, some great-sounding articles to check out. Can't wait to get started. Thanks for bringing them to our attention :-)
Angela Ackerman said, on 1/14/2011 6:47:00 AM
Oh Man, I see there are lots of good ones I missed this week. And look at all those contests! I swear, you gals are feeding my blog addiction, providing all this great content!

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Amanda Hoving said, on 1/14/2011 7:46:00 AM
Thanks for doing all of the work...it may take a week to get through this list~
Kelly said, on 1/14/2011 7:55:00 AM
Wow! So many fabulous links. Thanks for the thorough wrap up!
Lisa Gail Green said, on 1/14/2011 8:17:00 AM
Aww, thanks for the congrats! :D Hope you had a nice time.
Robb said, on 1/14/2011 8:24:00 AM
I'm not a children's book writer or editor, so my eyes have always skimmed past your posts and blog, until today. I had no idea you had such an incredible list of resources and excellent articles. This will now be a mandatory stop for me each week.
Transparent Mama said, on 1/14/2011 8:43:00 AM
Wow. That had to be a laborious post to write, but know that I am grateful. You are a great source.
Katie Mills said, on 1/14/2011 11:19:00 AM
Thanks so much for keeping us in the loop! And for including 'what tickles your fancy':) Have a great weekend!
Julie Musil said, on 1/14/2011 11:53:00 AM
I've been sidetracked by all your awesome links! Thanks so much for including one of mine. Now, off to more linkage.
Ghenet said, on 1/14/2011 12:36:00 PM
Another fabulous round up of posts! Thanks for including one of mine :)
Ara Burklund said, on 1/14/2011 3:31:00 PM
Welcome back, Martina! : )
Stina Lindenblatt said, on 1/14/2011 4:57:00 PM
There're so many links I can't wait to check out tonight. And yay, Robin!

Thanks for the shout outs!
Jemi Fraser said, on 1/14/2011 7:17:00 PM
You ladies amaze me! Thanks :)
pensees said, on 1/14/2011 9:09:00 PM
I skim through hundreds of blog posts in my Google Reader until I get to yours. Twenty minutes later, I'm ready to start skimming again. Great job putting all of this together. You guys rock!

Cyndi
Annie McElfresh said, on 1/17/2011 10:03:00 PM
Thanks for linking to my Review!

Annie
Reading, Writing and Waiting

:D
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7. Best Articles This Week for Writers 12/10/2010

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 12/10/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Contests, Inspiration, Social Media, Critiquing, Craft of Writing, Self-Editing, Congrats, To Market, This Week for Writers, Add a tag

Inspiration

Give Your Writing the Gift of Structure & Discipline [There Are No Rules] Hold yourself accountable using this new book.
Put Resilence In Your Writers Toolbox [Guide to Literary Agents] 3 pieces of advice for getting elastic skin.
Blind Spots: A Writer’s Fatal Flaw [GENREALITY] Which ones impede your vision?
Fighting The Green-Eyed Jealousy Monster [Author, Jody Hedlund] An honest post with perspective.
Accountability [Julie Musil] With accountability comes encouragement and support.
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Sheldon Russell [Guide to Literary Agents] Do you really want to do this?
NaNo Now What? [Paperback Writer] Sound advice on where to go from NaNo.
I Hate My Book! [Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent] The good news? That's normal.
Why You Are Not Buffy (But Can Be Veronica) [YA Highway] Read, study, and practice to become a better writer.
Playing to your writing strengths [James Killick's Blog] Are you taking the path of least resistance?
2010 Writing Goals: Your Race to the Finish Line [Write It Sideways] Plus damage control for not meeting your goals.
Writing for Kids: A Three-Quarter Life’s Work [Ingrid's Notes] Advice from master author Gordon Korman.
What Kind of Writer Are You? [Wordplay: Helping Writers Become Authors] Not all writers are created equal.
The Joy of Writing [GENREALITY] Make a list of what (specifically) gives you joy.
The publishing rollercoaster [Supernatural Underground] It only takes one 'yes' amid the rejections.
No Pressure! [Julie Musil] Strive for writing more, with better quality, but not necessarily every day.
Why It’s Good to Write—Even When You’re Writing Poorly [Mystery Writing is Murder] Find at least one redeeming quality in a given scene.

Craft of Writing

Can a First Chapter Be Too Exciting? [The Literary Lab] Good question. What do you think?

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8. Best Articles This Week for Writers 11/12/2010

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 11/12/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Book Reviews

Nevermore by Kelly Creagh [Candace's Book Blog] Added to all-time favorites list. Wow.
Book Review: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly [Novel Novice] A book to make you consider and contemplate.
Book Rec: ENCHANTED IVY by Sarah Beth Durst [ROOTS IN MYTH] 'Crisp, clean plot and a love triangle that's sure to make readers smile.'
SELLING HOPE by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb on Bookanista Thursday [Myra McEntire] Tight writing, great heroine, interesting historical concept. Sounds like a winner.
Blue Fire by Janice Hardy [Writer Musings] Sequel to THE SHIFTER has a spunky, proactive, relucant heroine.
Review- Freefall [A Blog about Nothing] Mindi Scott's novel gets a great review!
Review: You [Buried in the Slush Pile] Charles Benoit conquers the challenge of second person.
Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan [Frenetic Reader] A festive plot and fabulous characters.
Review- Across the Universe [A Blog about Nothing] 'It will grab your attention and won't let go until the end.'
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto [The Undercover Book Lover (Not Really)] 'Vivid, powerful, and meaningful.'
Book Review: JANE by April Lindner [YA Highway] Thumbs up for this page turner!
Long Live Revolution by Katy [YA Muses] 'Complex, studious, beautiful and brilliant.'
A Very Tardy Book Review of Incarceron [YA Muses] 'This is a book I wish I'd written.'
Books For Relaxation (3) [WORD for Teens] Three book suggestions to sweep your stress away.

Congrats

How to sell a short story in 44 easy steps. [Constant Revision] Congrats, Simon! Perseverance pays.
Angie Fox on Taking Charge of Your Career [BookEnds, LLC — A Literary Agency] Congrats to Angie Fox on a 3-book deal. Her advice? Commit yourself to keep writing, and innovating, and growing.
Pop the champagne!! [Babbling Flow] Congratulations Cristin Terrill, who signed with literary agent Diana Fox!
YA Outside the Lines [Holly Cupala, YA Author] Congrats, Holly for joining this awesome blog!
salarsenッ said, on 11/12/2010 4:00:00 AM
Amazing links! Thanks!
Lydia Sharp said, on 11/12/2010 5:37:00 AM
I'm always amazed at the quality of links you provide. Your hard work is very much appreciated. :)
Bluestocking said, on 11/12/2010 8:29:00 AM
Thanks for including mine! I'm proud to be included with such exalted company!
Lisa Gail Green said, on 11/12/2010 8:41:00 AM
Thanks guys! I appreciate the support. :D
Carol Riggs said, on 11/12/2010 8:43:00 AM
I was so excited to see Jess Tudor (a regular commenter here) has signed with Suzie Townsend! Yay, Jess! I went over and congratted her on her blog. Wooo!
Natalie Aguirre said, on 11/12/2010 10:01:00 AM
Great list of links. That's so cool for Jess Tudor!
Tom M Franklin said, on 11/12/2010 11:33:00 AM
Yay Jess!!!

-- Tom
Shannon Whitney Messenger said, on 11/12/2010 12:35:00 PM
Wow--included again. Always such an honor--thank you. Off to check these other amazing links!
Shannon O'Donnell said, on 11/12/2010 2:04:00 PM
I spent hours making my way through these last weekend. I love, love, love this round-up!! And thanks for including my contest. :-)
Jess Tudor said, on 11/13/2010 8:25:00 AM
Hrm. I could have sworn I tried leaving a comment, but it appears to have been eaten.

Thanks for the congrats/linkage, lovelies! You know your pitch contest totally helped me out. :)
TerryLynnJohnson said, on 11/14/2010 8:32:00 AM
Great and helpful once again.
Angela Ackerman said, on 11/14/2010 9:13:00 PM
Holy cow--there are so many good ones this week I don't even know where to start! Nice to see the Plot Whisperer in here, and lots of stuff for the nanoers! Thanks again for mentioning PJ's post, too! :)

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Bekah said, on 11/15/2010 10:57:00 AM
I missed a ton this week! Thanks for the update : )
Julie Musil said, on 11/15/2010 5:19:00 PM
Hey girls, I was out of town for the weekend but I had to come back to my favorite Friday post! Thanks for all the great links AND for the mention!
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9. Best Articles This Week for Writers 11/5/10

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 11/5/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Book Reviews

Adventures in Copyediting [Kiersten Writes] In praise of some unsung heroes.
Review of: The Devouring [Young Adult Books Reviewed] Creepy monsters, scary babies, possessed people...
The Morganville Vampires: Ghost Town [Renae Mercado] Evidently, the excellence continues.
Bookanista Review: Ninth Ward, by Jewell Parker Rhodes [Shannon Whitney Messenger] 'Page-turning, elegant, and unlike most other things I've read.'
The 3 types of negative book reviews [Kirsten Hubbard: YA Author + Travel Writer] Hiding behing the internet can make it easy to be nasty.
Bookanista Thursday: NetGalley [Myra McEntire] Very helpful post that's like NetGalley for Dummies!
PW Best Books 2010: The Eternal City by Kathleen Graber [PWxyz] Poems anyone could love.
Enchanted Ivy [WORD for Teens] 'The writing was perfect. It's clever and funny and I loved it.'
Plain Kate by Erin Bow: Review [Emily's Reading Room] This is a must-read that will stay with you for years to come.
Book Review: Crescendo [Breaking the Bookshelf] 'Becca Fitzpatrick is a writing Goddess.'
Book Review: The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos [THE BOOK BUTTERFLY] 'An eerie plot and intriguing spin on the vampire myth.'
IMMORTAL BELOVED by Cate Tiernan [ROOTS IN MYTH] 'If you love fantasy, paranormal, or the idea of immortality then this one's for you.'
Mostly Good Girls by Leila Sales [Frenetic Reader] 'One of the funniest and most realistic books I've read this year.'
Review- The Mockingbirds [A Blog about Nothing] It meets high expectations.
Book Review: I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore [Novel Novice] 'This is classic science fiction at its very best.'
Book Review: Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan [YALSA] Cool characters and an unlikely romance.
The Duff by Kody Keplinger [The Bookologist] Absorbs readers with it's appealing characters, stupendous plot, and addictive writing.

Contests

Contest: Bloomsbury Prize Pack [The Bookologist] Internati

salarsenッ said, on 11/5/2010 3:22:00 AM
Great book reviews this week. Must check them out. Thanks.
Natalie Aguirre said, on 11/5/2010 4:18:00 AM
Great list. Thanks.
Jemi Fraser said, on 11/5/2010 4:20:00 AM
Awesome list - thanks so much :)
Buffy Andrews said, on 11/5/2010 4:30:00 AM
Lots of great links, as always. And thanks, girlfriends, for the mention. Made my Friday:)
Candyland said, on 11/5/2010 4:57:00 AM
Awesome! How do you find the time to scout all these links?!!!
Thanks for the plug:)
Valerie Kemp said, on 11/5/2010 6:57:00 AM
Yay! Thanks for linking my Sisters in Scribe post on killing your darlings! What a great list to be included in!
Tom M Franklin said, on 11/5/2010 7:28:00 AM
I gotta tell you, I did not like The Duff. At all.

Here's why: http://tommfranklin.blogspot.com/2010/10/snark-duff-and-earning-right-to.html

-- Tom
Bluestocking said, on 11/5/2010 7:37:00 AM
Thanks for including my post in your compendium. Always a badge of honor!
Carol Riggs said, on 11/5/2010 8:40:00 AM
Thanks for the usual great list!
I particularly enjoyed the Dark Angel interview (under To Market) with agent Kathleen Ortiz, since I've been stalking--I mean following--her around cyberspace lately while she has my manuscript. ;o)
Shannon Whitney Messenger said, on 11/5/2010 10:07:00 AM
Wow--I'm on here twice. I feel so unworthy--especially compared to all this awesomeness! Off to check the other links!
Anne R. Allen said, on 11/5/2010 10:18:00 AM
Thanks again for this great weekly round-up. It always makes my Friday when I see my own blog get a mention. Thanks!

Do come over and visit my "writers enemies list" for some insight into how to deal with negative nellies who impede our writing process.

It's lonely to be a blogger during NaNo, isn't it?...a lot fewer comments this week. Sigh.
Elana Johnson said, on 11/5/2010 11:38:00 AM
Awesome lineup!! Happy weekend. :)
Julie Musil said, on 11/5/2010 12:23:00 PM
You two amaze me. Many thanks for the awesome links AND for the shout out!
Stina Lindenblatt said, on 11/5/2010 2:33:00 PM
Wow, there's tons of links I need to check out this week. :D
Christina Lee said, on 11/5/2010 2:54:00 PM
Ummm wow these always amaze me! Thx for the shout-out!
Miranda said, on 11/5/2010 5:04:00 PM
Thanks for mentioning my book deal! I'm super excited. :)
TerryLynnJohnson said, on 11/5/2010 5:27:00 PM
Holy crap! This is a list and a half this week! Whew! You do SUCH a great job of this!
I'll be busy all night checking these out.
also, you did ask if there's anything else - I've got a 6 book giveaway on my blog!
Lisa Gail Green said, on 11/6/2010 8:17:00 AM
Thanks again for including me, and I REALLY hope I can squeeze in some time to make it to half of these great links!!
Kellye said, on 11/6/2010 4:36:00 PM
I love you guys and your blog, but wanted to let you know that when I tried the first 2 links under "Other Weekly Roundups," there were problems. The first one was dated in May. The other was a fail. FYI. Thanks for ALL that you do, which is a ton. xox, k
Tina Haapala said, on 11/7/2010 5:08:00 PM
Great list! Thanks for the mention. I also have a monthly list of writing contests and markets available (I'm not sure if you already receive it). The November list has deadlines out to January. www.excuseeditor.com
Michelle Hodkin said, on 11/8/2010 12:22:00 AM
OMG, thank you SO much for mentioning! I love you guys so super much. <3
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10. Best Articles This Week for Writers 10/22/10

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 10/22/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Book Reviews

Awesome Book News!!! [A Blog about Nothing] Peek at the beautiful cover for Rachel Hawkins' Demonglass.
Andrea Cremer Talks About Werewolves, Gender Issues, & Power Struggles [GalleyCat] Fascinating interview!
Looking through The Marbury Lens [Carol's Prints] 'A work of delicious literary genius.'
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick: Stephanie’s review [Novel Novice] 'A page-turner from start to finish.'
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl [Candace's Book Blog] GREAT review. Can't wait to read this sequel!
Sneaking Around Goodreads (2) [The Bookologist] Two books I have to add to my already toppling TBR list!
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer - Review [Book Crazy] 'I dare you to try to rip yourself away from it.'
Review of: iDrakula [Young Adult Books Reviewed] 'Pulled off in such a creative way you can't help but enjoy it.'
Book Review -- Raised By Wolves -- Jennifer Barnes [My Bloggish Blog Thing] A positive review by Josin L. McQuein.
Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler - Early Review [Candace's Book Blog] 'Clever way to mix a paranormal aspect with a serious topic of an eating disorder.'
Kiersten White's PARANORMALCY [As the Plot Thickens] 'Humor, amazing characters, a healthy dose of the weird, and a splash of romance.'
2010/2011 Steampunk Challenge [WORD for Teens] Six steampunk titles to read this year.
The Frenzy by Francesca Lia Block --Review [Reading, Writing and Waiting] Is this your kind of werewolf book?
THE Clockwork Angel Answer Post [Cassandra Clare's Blog] Here be spoilers -- and great answers from @CassieClare.
QOTW: Favorite Magic System? [Let The Words Flow] Love ALL the books mentioned here.
Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles, #2) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl - Review [Book Crazy] 'Dark, daring, haunting.'
Mary Stewart—An Appreciation [Writer Unboxed] Hear, hear! MS authored some AMAZING books.

Contests

Congratulations PJ! It's your book release day! [Texas

Candyland said, on 10/22/2010 4:32:00 AM
I've got another I HEART JOY LIKE BR80:PART TWO contest going one with cash prizes and concert tix!
Natalie Aguirre said, on 10/22/2010 5:09:00 AM
Great list of links as usual. Thanks.
Stina Lindenblatt said, on 10/22/2010 5:13:00 AM
Oh, wow! I'm listed here twice. :D

Thanks for the awesome round up as usual. There're so many great posts I can't wait to read (and just did).
salarsenッ said, on 10/22/2010 5:14:00 AM
Great list, ladies. I do have news. Not as big as most of your Congrats, but my first freelance article was published (one the front page of the publication!!) I was so excited. Anyway, enjoy your weekend!!
Kristi Bernard said, on 10/22/2010 7:42:00 AM
You always have such great information. I learn something all the time and get to visit really great sites. Thanks for sharing.
Kristi Helvig said, on 10/22/2010 7:46:00 AM
Thanks for linking to our Contest Monday blog. It'll take me all weekend to read these fabulous links. Happy Friday! :)
KarenG said, on 10/22/2010 8:26:00 AM
Amazing list here, thank you for this! You guys are awesome.
Carol Riggs said, on 10/22/2010 8:58:00 AM
Even though this took me 1 1/4 hours to go through (despite TRYing to power thru it), it was well worth the time! So many good articles, from Creating Sympathetic Characters and Boring Middles, to Not Starting With Action and handy tips regarding agents. Thanks so much!
K. M. Walton said, on 10/22/2010 9:46:00 AM
Spectacular...as usual! And thanks for the critique link!!!!
Anne R. Allen said, on 10/22/2010 10:37:00 AM
Thanks for all the great links as usual. And thanks for the shout-out!
Angela Ackerman said, on 10/22/2010 11:02:00 AM
Thanks for the mention and again for compiling these. Without Twitter working right this week, I missed the news of many of these great posts!

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Jemi Fraser said, on 10/22/2010 2:10:00 PM
Wow - great links - thanks so much :)
L.J. Boldyrev said, on 10/22/2010 4:04:00 PM
Thanks for including Sisters in Scribe! Great links, as always!
Carolina Valdez Miller said, on 10/22/2010 6:41:00 PM
Once again, you've astounded me with all of your amazing links. Thank you so much for including my review as well! You guys are amazing!
Shannon Whitney Messenger said, on 10/24/2010 11:46:00 AM
Wow, HOW do you find all these amazing links? Thank you so much for including my post--it's always an honor to be included. Off to check the other links!
Tahereh said, on 10/24/2010 10:05:00 PM
you ladies are incredible. you blow me away every single time.

<3333
Merrilee said, on 10/25/2010 6:58:00 AM
Thanks for the shout out, ladies. What a phenomenal list!
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11. Best Articles This Week for Writers 9/24/10

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 9/24/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Inspiration

How To Make a Point Without Being Preachy [Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent] 'If you want to change the world, write a powerful story.'
Timeless & Core Writing Knowledge: 3 Strengths for Success [There Are No Rules] Regardless of your medium of writing, Jane identifies 3 crucial elements.
Dealing With Rejection [Renae Mercado] Six steps to getting past rejection.
The Big Lie [Julie Musil] You can coach yourself to publication.
Guest Blog Post: How Deliberate Practice Can Make You an Excellent Writer [Writer Beware® Blogs!] Active, critical reflection of your writing process is necessary.
Guest Post: Holly Schindler and the Path to Publication [YA Highway] 'Good rejections will help you revise with purpose.'
Don't let your rituals kill your creativity [James Killick's Blog] 'The key is to focus on flexibility, not rigid systems.'
Inspiration for Writers [Sisters in Scribe] A nice collection of quotes!
Writing Advice. Not mine. Part I. [The Michelle Show] Michelle rounds up inspirational quotes for writers.
A writer who uses a typewriter? (Here's why) [Time to Write] After reading this, you may pull yours out!
Are You a "Happy" Writer? [ELUSIVE SANITY] Post by Nathan Bransford.
The Best Way to Measure Your Growth as a Writer [Write It Sideways] What will you find when you open those old files?
Six New Thoughts That Will Get Your Book Published [BubbleCow] Reality check times six.
Building a Writing Practice That Helps You Realize, Access, and Sustain Your Creativity [How to Plan, Write, and Develop a Book] 'Practice leads to developed skills.'
The Two Kinds Of Inspiration [Writer Unboxed] Getting inspiration in easy ways.
Are You a Writer? [Wordplay: Helping Writers Become Authors] You are a writer! Shout it to the world!
Happy Writers Society: Embracing The Fear [Between Fact and Fiction] 'Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's moving forward despite the fear.'

salarsenッ said, on 9/24/2010 4:37:00 AM

There are so many amazing links here. I just clicked on one about copy editing. Thanks for the hits. Enjoy your weekend, ladies.

Candyland said, on 9/24/2010 4:37:00 AM

Thanks for the shout, ladies!

SusanneWrites said, on 9/24/2010 6:15:00 AM

Thanks for the links! :)

Stina Lindenblatt said, on 9/24/2010 6:25:00 AM

Great links as usual. You're making it a challenge for me to find something you haven't seen.

Good think I like challenges.

Angela Ackerman said, on 9/24/2010 6:53:00 AM

I'm amazed at the links you collect each week! Thanks so much for the hard work, and for mentioning a few of my posts!

Anglea @ The Bookshelf Muse

Lydia Sharp said, on 9/24/2010 7:08:00 AM

Ditto what Angela said. I look forward to browsing these links every Friday. Thank you so much!

Carol Riggs said, on 9/24/2010 9:03:00 AM

Ooooo! In the Craft links, I just read:
TEN TIPS on Pace & Structure of a Thriller [The Kill Zone]

Some excellent stuff there on how to make your plot compelling--I'd never thought of this:
"Action by itself can be boring if you don’t add the right balance of the human struggle and emotion into a story."

Julie Musil said, on 9/24/2010 9:13:00 AM

Another awesome roundup! Thanks so much for the mention.

Natalie Aguirre said, on 9/24/2010 9:48:00 AM

Great links. Glad so many people have good news to report.

Adventures in Children's Publishing said, on 9/24/2010 11:23:00 AM

Thanks, everyone! Glad you enjoy the links -- and Angela, Julie, Lydia and Candyland -- it's our pleasure to include you! Thanks for the great work.

Carol, I like that article, too. You've summed up my favorite part beautifully. In fact, I had that same problem with my ms until this most recent draft. (At least, I hope I've fixed that :D) Rewriting is all about the layers, isn't it?

L.J. Boldyrev said, on 9/24/2010 4:15:00 PM

Another great round-up! Thanks for including Sisters in Scribe!

Renae said, on 9/26/2010 4:02:00 PM

Great links ladies! And thanks for the mention!

Sharon K. Mayhew said, on 9/26/2010 4:36:00 PM

Thanks for all of the hard work Ladies!

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12. Best Articles This Week for Writers 9/17

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 9/17/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Inspiration

When Dreams Become Expectations [Nathan Bransford - Literary Agent] Don't let your dreams float too far from reality.
T3 - Types of Grief, Part 1 [The Character Therapist] LOVE these posts! Thanks for the insight.
Khaled Hosseini likes to read a few lines from a favourite novel before he starts to write [Inkygirl.com: Daily Diversions For Writers - by Debbie Ridpath Ohi] Great way to stay REALLY humble :D.
A Bestseller's Rejection Story [Dystel & Goderich Literary Management] Rejection to bestseller- Tatiana de Rosnay.
You Tell Me: Have You Faced Writer Burnout? How Do You Escape It? [Nathan Bransford - Literary Agent] Need to vent? Recharge? Find solutions? Tell @NathanBransford or see what others have to say.
7 Ways to Avoid Burn Out [.W.I.P. It] Tricks to keep yourself motivated.
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Thomas W. Young [Guide to Literary Agents] Writing lessons from military aviation.
The First One Is Only Practice [The Sharp Angle] Your first novel may never see print, but it teaches you to write the next.
The Bride’s Guide to Manuscript Monogamy [Write It Sideways] Keep writing and resist the temptation to stray.
How to get more of your writing time. [Angels and Demons and Portals. Oh My!] Sit down at least an hour a day. Write, don't edit. Plan on multiple drafts, so don't worry about the first one.
Are Writing Routines Important to Success? [Author, Jody Hedlund] A writing routine can keep your dream on track.
Unconscious Competence [How to Plan, Write, and Develop a Book] Abraham Maslow's famous theory on how people learn and how it applies to writing.
The Hunger Games: Why Is It Such A Fantastic Series And Lessons For Writers [The Creative Penn] What makes the series great and what we can learn as writers.

Craft of Writing

Symbolism Thesaurus: Unity [The Bookshelf Muse] Using symbols to foreshadow unity.
Plot and Predictability [Ingrid's Notes] Words of wisdom from Gail Carson Levine.
Before You Write a Single Word: Develop a Reader Profile [There Are No Rules] Identify what your reader wants.
Natalie Aguirre said, on 9/17/2010 3:39:00 AM
Great list of links. I loved Literary Rambles' word count post. I've been obsessed with the issue lately as I try to figure out the proper word count for my middle grade fantasy. It really helped.
Christine Fonseca said, on 9/17/2010 4:51:00 AM
An AMAZING list list week! THANKS
Renae said, on 9/17/2010 5:18:00 AM
What a great list! Thanks!
Stina Lindenblatt said, on 9/17/2010 5:33:00 AM
Great list as always. Wow, what a lot of giveaways. :D
salarsenッ said, on 9/17/2010 5:46:00 AM
Craft of writing has some real good ones! Thanks.
Andrea Mack said, on 9/17/2010 5:47:00 AM
Wow - your list is great. Now I have lots to read this weekend.
Buffy Andrews said, on 9/17/2010 6:30:00 AM
You girls always do an amazing job. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and passion. You're the best! Have a super weekend. Blessings, Buffy
Carol Riggs said, on 9/17/2010 7:40:00 AM
Thanks again for a great list--still plowing through it, but I did like A. Victoria Nixon's 5 Ways to Make Your Novel's Climax Unforgettable!
Angela Ackerman said, on 9/17/2010 7:44:00 AM
Ohh, lots of good character ones this week. Thanks for gathering them and for including my post on unity too, of course!

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Carol Riggs said, on 9/17/2010 7:49:00 AM
Heeeey! Thanks also for including the Goober Writers Anonymous over at Emily White's blog! with the post of my excruciating-writer-mistake tale.

I'm glad more writers may read that, so they WON'T do what I did! If it helps anyone become published, that would be way cool.
Belle said, on 9/17/2010 9:19:00 AM
Fabulous list! I'll be busy today, I see :)
Bekah said, on 9/17/2010 10:34:00 AM
Aww- thanks again for including me : ) I check every Friday and some how manage to lose myself in these wonderful posts. Thanks for doing this
Julie Musil said, on 9/17/2010 11:53:00 AM
Ta da! Thanks for the list!
Julie Hedlund said, on 9/17/2010 12:09:00 PM
Hey guys,

Thanks (as always) for your awesome list. I'm almost amazed at how much gold you dig up.

Just wanted to throw the post I wrote on the Perfect Pitch in there. It has lots and lots of links to other resources on pitching:

http://writeupmylife.com/2010/09/15/perfect-pitch/

Have a great weekend!
Elana Johnson said, on 9/17/2010 12:39:00 PM
Again, you astound me with your awesomeness. Thank you so much for all you do for the KidLit community! I can't imagine this place without you. *hugs* <3 <3
Adventures in Children's Publishing said, on 9/17/2010 4:05:00 PM
Thanks, everyone for all your kind words! Marissa and I love doing this and you make it fun. And Elana? OMG, the shoe is SO on the other foot!!!

Martina
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13. Best Articles This Week for Writers 9/10/10

By: Adventures in Children's Publishing, on 9/10/2010
Blog: Adventures in YA Publishing (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Inspiration

The soul of a story [Portia Sisco] What grabs you on page one and invites you to keep on reading?
Why YA? Writing about the firsts. [Magical Words] Carrie Ryan on writing about the first experiences that change a teen.
Productivity Can Equal Downtime [Mystery Writing is Murder] Can we find time to let the creative juices flow?
How They Do It: Guest Blogger Cynthia Leitich Smith on Process [The Other Side of the Story] Writing across genres and how the process changes.
IN WHICH I DEFINE WHAT I MEAN BY A DELUSIONAL WANNABE [Help! I Need a Publisher!] You aren't one, but is that enough to get published?
Stop obsessing about publication, start obsessing about writing [James Killick's Blog] 'Learn to love the journey, the act of writing itself, irrespective of what will come of it.'
don't get off the train too soon [Ara's Blog] 'If you don't get off the train too soon--you WILL eventually reach your destination.'
7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Audrey Vernick [Guide to Literary Agents] Audrey Vernick offers advice to writers.
Five Stages of Writer's Block [iggi & gabi] Writers can go through a series of stages before they are ready to write again.
How I Got My Agent: Kirsten Rice [Guide to Literary Agents] How entering a contest turned into a deal.
Help For Climbing the Difficult Hills [Author, Jody Hedlund] Conquering the challenges we face as writers.
Mind Mapping for Writers – How to Mind Map a Story or Article [Quips and Tips for Successful Writers] Interesting approach. Have you tried it?
What Creativity Is—and Nurturing It [Mystery Writing is Murder] Does your creativity expand beyond writing?

Craft

HOW TO PLOT YOUR BOOK [Jill Corcoran Books] Plot Whisperer Martha Alderson offers advice on plot via YouTube.
Seven Keys to Writing Good Dialogue [Nathan Bransford - Literary Agent] 'Great dialogue can make a novel sing. Bad dialogue can sink it like a stone.'
Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Peace/Harmony [The Bookshelf Muse] Read it when you're stuck or just need inspiration.

salarsenッ said, on 9/10/2010 3:26:00 AM

How to Plot Your Book is a great post! Thanks for the others.

You missed my BLOGFEST to be held next Wednesday, Sept. 15th. It's all about supporting your fellow blogger/writer. Come join us!! http://writersally.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-got-u-blogfest.html

Enjoy your weekend!

Erinn said, on 9/10/2010 5:55:00 AM

WOW that was detailed and extensive.
Well done!
I'm off to book mark this page.

Stina Lindenblatt said, on 9/10/2010 6:04:00 AM

Great job as always. There's only a few I've read. Wow, you two must be vampires. That's the only explanation I have for you being able to read all of these blogs (and many more). You just don't sleep (or eat). ;)

Kat Zhang said, on 9/10/2010 7:23:00 AM

I'm in the round up--how exciting! Thank you guys :D
*runs off to check out the great links*

Angela Ackerman said, on 9/10/2010 7:37:00 AM

Great work, ladies! :) Thanks for the inclusion. :) Nice to see so much good news this week, too!

Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse

Carol Riggs said, on 9/10/2010 8:06:00 AM

I enjoyed the 10 Ways to Rock on Social Media & Still Have a Life. Good time management info, because--as your Friday list proves--there's a LOT of writerly advice and information out in cyberspace! Thanks for the links.

Natalie Aguirre said, on 9/10/2010 9:29:00 AM

There are some great links here. Maybe you can do a post someday on how you read so many blogs and still have time to write. Your list is amazing. Thanks.

Julie Musil said, on 9/10/2010 1:26:00 PM

So much awesome stuff! Can you two magicians please add another five hours to the day? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the time you devote to this round up.

Traci Van Wagoner said, on 9/10/2010 2:11:00 PM

I realize I've never commented on these amazing Friday posts. You guys are awesome. This is the first place I visit in blogland (and not just on Fridays). Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the effort you put into providing so much helpful info and inspiration.

Ara Burklund said, on 9/10/2010 4:33:00 PM

Thanks for the link! What an honor in a list of such great resources. : )

Jemi Fraser said, on 9/10/2010 6:30:00 PM

Wow - fabulous links - thanks so much!! :)

Shannon Whitney Messenger said, on 9/11/2010 12:33:00 AM

Aw, thank you for including my post. I feel so honored! Off to check some of these other fabulous links!

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