Sunday's Links to Writing & Marketing Blog Posts

SETTING—ARE WE THERE YET?

By: Writers Write

So often setting is overlooked by writers, when in fact it’s a wonderful colour to add to your storytelling palette. 

Environment shapes character, informs plot and adds mood to your story. From the moral and religious background of your characters, to changing morals and weather, all of these form a crucible to forge out your narrative.

1. Plot

A blinding snow storm can hamper a search for a missing child. A long-held belief could prevent a woman from signing a medical release that could save her husband’s life. An impoverished country’s lack of infrastructure could help the spread of a deadly virus. You just have to scan the news to see how the world we live in changes radically every day—these changes could spark a topical new story.

Try this: Put your characters in a car going to a wedding. List at least 10 obstacles that could stop the car from reaching its destination.

2. Character

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Read the full article HERE!

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If you missed my writing & marketing tweets and retweets yesterday, here they are again:

1. 18 Common Words That You Should Replace in Your Writing http://ow.ly/C12vn
2. DRM: Dumb or Brilliant? | Hugh Howey http://ow.ly/C12B2
3. Setting - Are we there yet? - Writers Write http://ow.ly/C12CI
4. Social Media Etiquette: an Infographic http://ow.ly/C12LM
5. QueryTracker Blog: The Challenges of Writing a Sequel http://ow.ly/C12WR
6. 5 Reasons Why Your Self-Published Book Isn't Selling | Crystal Ponti http://ow.ly/C131I
7. Story Signposts - Elizabeth Spann Craig http://ow.ly/C149I
8. Karen Woodward: Keeping A Writing Journal http://ow.ly/C14Tk
9. Picking a Juicy Secret to Jazz Up Your Character - Writingeekery http://ow.ly/C14XH
10. Anne R. Allen's Blog: 10 Things that Red-Flag a Newbie Novelist http://ow.ly/C151x
11. Should You Price Your Ebooks Differently in Different Countries? | Lindsay Buroker http://ow.ly/C15oF
12. Russell Blake » Craft Tip #2: Senses, Sensei, Senses… http://ow.ly/C15rt
13. Got Friends? Networking 101 for Authors - The Author CEO http://ow.ly/C15us
14. Pen Names: Different names for different genres? | @Belinda_Pollard http://ow.ly/C15w8
15. Should You Be Using a Pen Name? by Helen Sedwick — The Book Designer http://ow.ly/C15wP
16. The Evolving Role of the Literary Agent | Jane Friedman http://ow.ly/C15xZ
17. Examining the Amazon Way | The Passive Voice | http://ow.ly/C15zc
18. Email List Building Series (Part 5): Strategies to Grow Your List, Your Reach and Your Sales | Your Writer Platform http://ow.ly/C15FS
19. The Power of Fandoms (And What That Means For Marketing Your Book) | Wise Ink's Blog for Indie Authors .. http://ow.ly/C15Iz
20. ThrillWriting: Cadaver Dogs: Information for Writers with Kate Flora http://ow.ly/C17n4
21. Kiss Your “As” Goodbye: A Simple Grammar Trick for Better Fiction | Kristen Lamb's Blog http://ow.ly/C17pC
22. Yes, You Can and Should Self-publish (Here's Everything You Need to Know) http://ow.ly/C17Al
23. How to Maintain Focus When Writing http://ow.ly/C17CW
24. 7 Profitable Ways To Upsell From Your Digital Products http://ow.ly/C17I7
25. Building a Website: How People Surf - Marketing Tips For Authors http://ow.ly/C17Jm
26. Ask Denise - How Often Should I Post to Get Visibility? http://ow.ly/C17Mj
27. 4 Steps to Take Charge of Your Book Launch — Self Publishing Team http://ow.ly/C17NY
28. A Viral Recipe for Your Blog - The 4th Ingredient Will Blow Your Mind - Author Media http://ow.ly/C17P4
29. The 10 Books You Should Read If You Want to Write Historical Romance Novels | Jessie Clever http://ow.ly/C1bbq
30. asmsg.com – Multiauthor Box Sets, What’s Hot & What’s Not! http://ow.ly/C1bIg
31. Hot Book Buzz Tips for Authors - Where Writers Win http://ow.ly/C1vbM

Happy writing and running, Kathy