Our weekly roundup of links we hope you’ll find interesting and useful:
• From writer Gwenda Bond on secret writing cabals. Follow the links for great posts and comment conversations.
• Author Justine Larbalestier helps you learn to love bad reviews.
• The New York Times considers why writers abandon novels (hat tip to Maria). NOTE: May require free account registration to access site.
• Author Ann Crispin posts an extensive and very useful look at internet book promotion.
• Want to keep the reader hooked? Writer Nicola Morgan advises to pay attention to your characters’ goals and obstacles…
• … and writer Darcy Pattison gives you tips on effective narrative summaries.
• Can you make a million dollars self-publishing? Writer Nathan Bransford does the math, and continues the conversation in a follow-up post…
• … or consider the story of Steve Almond’s success.

Enjoy your weekend. Write something wonderful!

Posted by: Kelley