WYMJ Weekender July 12
Life with Words:
Writing is my lover….from Writing Roads
The Art vs Craft Gap – A Writer’s Paradox
How to Reap the Rewards of Online Collaboration from Collective Inkwell, has me thinking (again, I know). My attempt at collaboration is turning into a solo effort and I’m not sure what to do about that.
Here are some words of wisdom from my friend Cassie’s mom. It’s great to see such support, and the words are very wise for writers and artists of all types.
Advice on creativity from Charles Bukowski, via Lateral Action. Does this concept divide or unite writers? Hopefully it will foster good discussion.
Method & Process:
Amber talks about what attracts us to villains. She’s right, I like the complicated villain much more than the stereotyped.
Unclogging Your Creative Space is going to cause me trouble. Seriously. I’m looking around the den I share with my husband, eyes narrowed in speculation. And the dear man is clueless.
Reading Influencing Writing: Common Tastes provides food for thought.
5 Things You Absolutely Need to Know Before Writing a Novel, from Men with Pens
Do You Really Want to Clean Up Your Writing? from Terri Tiffany…an observation of common writing/grammar mistakes.
Industry:
Despite criticism, “free” is very powerful, from Brad’s Reader
For writers and bloggers: Being Compelling
Indie Publishing vs Indie Music, Part II
Resources:
I’ve watched this blog for a while, and now want to recommend it to new writers of crime, mystery, and procedurals (the established writers already know him). The Graveyard Shift is helmed by a veteran police investigator who is integrated into the writing community.
eReads Ten: Ten things with free eReads from PBW
Tidbits:
Mindfulness and task persistence: Not all self-awareness is a good thing.
I’m gonna have to tell mum that she made your post! Very cool
Great links! I love The Graveyard Shift. It’s a great blog. Thank you for sharing once again.