Friday, February 18, 2011

Links for Writers, Feb. 18th

The brief stuff is what's always the hardest for me (loglines/elevator pitch/etc.). After I've spent so much time weaving this great-big story, now I'm supposed to summarize it in a mere sentence or two. Torture. Here are two links to help:

Conquering the logline

How to Write a Back Blurb


I have problems with #2, finishing what I start. I must have 100 orphaned stories laying around.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Writers


And all these years I thought I was just flighty. I have all those orphaned stories because I'm a Renaissance Soul (that's my story, and I'm sticking to it).

Are You a Renaissance Soul?


Excellent advice on making your book a "can't put it down" read.

Ending Hooks: Getting Your Reader to Turn the Page


Good post on writer's block.

To Write or Not to Write


And last but not least, an informative newsletter:

Writing World Newsletter


Have a great weekend!

3 comments:

  1. Hi Brenda! I'm here from the She Writes Hop, and I'm bookmarking all of these links. Very helpful, thanks for sharing. :)

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  2. Very helpful post! Thanks :)

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  3. Hi Julie and Samantha! Glad you enjoyed the links.

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

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