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Style_Matters

  1. Looking forward to reading A Creator’a Guide to Transmedia Storytelling. What’re you looking forward to this summer? amazon.com/gp/aw/d/007179…
  2. Writers: Do you follow any specific Pinterest pinboards for inspiration?
  3. Should there be swearing in #YAlit? bit.ly/Mj7Ssk
  4. Citations, academia, and publishing. I do not envy the tasks assigned to the assistant managing editor: chronicle.com/blogs/linguafr…
  5. Stumbled on this collection of book art and decor via Pinterest. Especially love the book wallpaper. thisiscolossal.com/2011/09/booooo…
  6. Great overview of persuasive writing techniques: ow.ly/bj7cQ (via @copyblogger)
  7. A great example of why everyone needs a good copyeditor! ow.ly/bj5LT #amediting
  8. So you've sent out your query letters. Now what? ow.ly/bj57F
  9. One of our fave authors, @SJApaliski, is hosting a #BeatingAsthma Twitter chat at 9pm ET to discuss how #asthma affects your family.
  10. "Your job is to figure out ways to help your audience find you." - Great post from Hudson Mohawk Press - bit.ly/Lh7THX
  11. RT @WiredGeekDad: Typing Two Spaces After a Period? You’re WRONG! bit.ly/NfCt6M
  12. The 10 Most Iconic Accessories of Famous Authors: ow.ly/belGB
  13. To run-on, or not to run-on: ow.ly/bel26
  14. 50 Tips on How to Write Good: ow.ly/bekSz
  15. 7 Great Websites for Writers: ow.ly/bekK9
  16. Hey, writers! Have you used Pinterest to develop your stories or aid your creative process? Tell us how!
  17. Think you can skip working with a copyeditor on your manuscript? Here's why you should reconsider: ow.ly/b9OBb (via @JFbookman)
  18. The 2012 #socialmedia marketing industry report is out! It's definitely worth a look: ow.ly/b9NUf (via @smexaminer)
  19. Good news for self-pubbers! Check out these new stats from Lulu: ow.ly/b9KY8 (via @GalleyCat)