Cool Links Friday

It’s not enough to write a book. If you want to make money in this industry, you need to conduct workshops and be a keynote speaker at national conferences. What, you say you don’t have the confidence to speak in public? No problem. Actress Kristen Stewart (not!) created this educational video. Watch it and you too can speak like Kristen. (warning: do not drink or eating while watching this hilarious video).

Characterization

Does your novel contain a serial killer? The character therapist described the different types so you can ensure you nail your characterizations.

Plot

Author Janice Hardy explains how adding small problems can spice up your plot.

Craft

Which of these types of stories do you tend to write? Each of these factors are found in stories, but which ones you choose to focus on will affect the story you write. 

Emotions

Does your character cry at everything? Check out this post to make sure her endless source of tears isn’t your story’s kiss of death.

Here’s a great post from author Maggie Stiefvater, in which she analyzes one of her scenes for mood. It’s a great learning opportunity. (Thanks Tasha Seegmiller for posting the link) 

Editing

Are you struggling to deal with conflictingfeedback on your story? Agent Natalie Lakosil had the best advice I’ve seen on the topic.

Promotion

Check out this helpful post on running yourown blog tour.

Are you clueless about how to market yournovel? Elana Johnson had this very insightful (awesome) post on the topic. 

Does your book promotion make sense? Check out this agent post from Jessica (I don’t which one) at Bookend Literary Agency.

Have a great weekend everyone!

XOX