Useful Links: Productivity, Writing, Reading
Before I get to the monthly IWSG blog hop question, here are some links I wanted to share:
Productivity:
Seven mini-resolutions that will make 2019 your most productive year ever by Laura Vanderkam. (I especially like the idea of making Monday mornings count.)
If you're looking for some tools to make you more productive, check out 10 Tools To Make Every Day More Productive by Adam Connell.
For writers:
WriteOnCon is an online kidlit writing conference starting this Friday. I've contributed a “live blog” about suspense which includes a few techniques to increase tension in your stories. (A live blog is essentially a blog post where you can ask questions and get immediate answers for an hour after it goes live.) Registration costs range from $5-$20.
I've enjoyed writing short stories in between working on novels (including "The Art of Remaining Bitter" in IWSG's Hero Lost anthology). But can short story writing make your longer fiction better? Arthur Klepchukov thinks so: How Writing and Submitting Short Stories Improved My Novel.
For readers:
Children and young adult book awards were announced at the American Library Association midwinter conference. Congratulations to all of this year's the winners! And if you love thrillers and mysteries, Mystery Writers of America recently announced the 2019 Edgar nominees.
Seven mini-resolutions that will make 2019 your most productive year ever by Laura Vanderkam. (I especially like the idea of making Monday mornings count.)
If you're looking for some tools to make you more productive, check out 10 Tools To Make Every Day More Productive by Adam Connell.
For writers:
WriteOnCon is an online kidlit writing conference starting this Friday. I've contributed a “live blog” about suspense which includes a few techniques to increase tension in your stories. (A live blog is essentially a blog post where you can ask questions and get immediate answers for an hour after it goes live.) Registration costs range from $5-$20.
I've enjoyed writing short stories in between working on novels (including "The Art of Remaining Bitter" in IWSG's Hero Lost anthology). But can short story writing make your longer fiction better? Arthur Klepchukov thinks so: How Writing and Submitting Short Stories Improved My Novel.
For readers:
Children and young adult book awards were announced at the American Library Association midwinter conference. Congratulations to all of this year's the winners! And if you love thrillers and mysteries, Mystery Writers of America recently announced the 2019 Edgar nominees.
IWSG Blog Hop
IWSG Every month, the Insecure Writers Support Group poses an optional question that members can answer in their blog posts. Special thanks to Alex Cavanaugh for founding IWSG, and to this month’s helpful blog hop co-hosts: Raimey Gallant, Natalie Aguirre, CV Grehan, and Michelle Wallace. This month's question is:
Besides writing, what other creative outlets do you have?
Pandemic photo from my Instagram account I received my first camera as a gift when I was nine. For years, I loved taking pictures, but it often took a backseat to other activities. When I joined Instagram, I remembered how much I enjoyed photography. Here is one of my Pandemic book photos.
This month, there's a fun Instagram Challenge created by Dahlia Adler called #AuthorLifeMonth. Writers post pics like "biggest distraction," "writing fuel," and "author fashion." Join me in the challenge! I'm on Instagram at @YvonneVentresca.
This month, there's a fun Instagram Challenge created by Dahlia Adler called #AuthorLifeMonth. Writers post pics like "biggest distraction," "writing fuel," and "author fashion." Join me in the challenge! I'm on Instagram at @YvonneVentresca.
Luna wishes you Happy Valentine's day! Here's a sneak peak at an upcoming photo for Instagram. (Luna the Schneagle wishes you Happy Valentine's Day!) Share your own Instagram handle or your blog info in the comments.
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