Writing and Self-Publishing Links of the Week: July 2

This is a post in our continuing series of writing and self-publishing links of the week.

Writing

• How’s your art of misdirection? by @WritingNoDrama
• 14 Tips for Effective Characterization by @cpatrickshulze
• In praise of a writing journal via @elizabethscraig
• Take the whine out of writing via Mysteries and Margaritas
• How to get the most out of a critique group via Chip’s Blog
• 12 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block via @meghancward
• Improve Your Writing Overnight With “The Rule of 24? via @copyblogger

Publishing (Mostly focusing on indie/self-publishing this week)

• Tips for Potential Self-Publishers via @TheCreativePenn
• Number 1 most important factor for writers considering self-publishing via @SueCollier
• Self-publishing does not necessarily equal slush-pile publishing via @SueCollier
• The Self-Publishing Blueprint via @BubbleCow
• I’m self-publishing with no shame or regrets! via @zerotosold
• Great eye opening post about self-publishing via @BubbleCow
• Self-publishing isn’t a last resort but the best option for some. via @robinhoffman

Promotion

• What Authors Can Learn From the World Cup via @WarrenWhitlock
• Promoting your book by using your natural talents via @SueCollier

Motivation, Inspiration and Resources

• Great long list of articles for writers via @4kidlit
• Those Writer Insecurities via Genreality
• Why Do You Write? via @BubbleCow

A Bit of Fun

• Mark Twain is a Slob by Willa Cather via @goldenwordsmith

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