can't help telling stories
A group of us were discussing pros and cons of releasing material online as promotions. We were thinking about publishing short stories to build interest in novels. Here are some thought about blogging a novel. The idea could apply to any book, I suppose, from memoir to how-to.
Blogging Your Novel
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6900490
I’ve said it before. I love science fiction. And, much as I love scifi novels, I think I love short stories more. I used to buy every short story collection as soon as it came out in paperback. If you don’t think you like or could learn anything from scifi, this collection might convince you otherwise.
18 Perfect Short Stories That Pack More Of A Punch Than Most Novels
http://io9.com/18-perfect-short-stories-that-pack-more-of-a-punch-than-1692442650
I love finding articles that describe types of people. It’s like finding a character waiting to be dropped into a situation. It may or may not be a main character, but lesser characters need some depth, too. Here’s an example that offers counterposed characters — good boss and bad boss. Could also be good or bad roomie, good or bad sibling. Consider the possibilities.
10 Signs Your Managers Are Controllers But Not Leaders
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/10-signs-your-managers-are-controllers-but-not-leaders.html?ref=tp&n=1
You’ve thought about it before, but now you’re ready to make the decision. Here are seven questions from Nathan Bransford to consider when it’s time to publish your book.
Nathan Bransford, Author: Should you self-publish or traditionally publish? 7 questions to ask yourself
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2015/03/should-you-self-publish-or.html?m=1
When you feel stuck on a project, sometimes writing something else can loosen your brain. Here is a list of last survivors that could serve as prompts.
15 Last Survivors of Famous Events
http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=62219
sharon p. lynn 