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August 20, 2013Leave a comment

A few good links for a Tuesday afternoon:

A great article that’s been making the rounds about how female characters can be more than just “strong.”
Are you dooming books on your TBR pile?
Fellow ’14-er Michelle Krys debunks writing/publishing myths like how your idea is completely original.
Yep, definitely not going to see the Ender’s Game movie.
I probably shouldn’t have been surprised to learn that some public libraries receive no state funding.
Emma Watson’s got lit style.
Well I know what bookends I need now. (Wahoowa!)
Famous authors and their favorite writing tools. In fifty years, will we be listing different computer models and word processing software?
Very helpful post on how to read a royalty statement.
Good news for authors and readers–Barnes and Noble and Simon & Schuster have resolved their dispute.
Love the idea of an anti-resume for all the jobs/publications/grants/fellowships/etc. that you didn’t get. (via Emily Kaye Lazzaro)

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August 14, 20135 Comments

Lots of good links for today:

Your work is not a horcrux, and other lessons learned from art school.
Love these artistic takes on Roald Dahl covers.
Gotta admit–the Atticus Finch lawyer business card got me kind of teary.
Might have to copy these book-inspired outfits. (For more book fashion, check out Looks and Books!)
Obviously I dig YA books that deal with mental health.
If YA were real, we’d all have cooler first date experiences and be responsible for saving the world in a post-apocalypse landscape.
Excellent post on what separates the pretty good writing from the great writing.
This YA collection of humorous stories about cultural identity sounds awesome.
It’s WriteOnCon! If you can tear yourself away from the forum action, check out awesome posts like diversity in writing,what writers can learn from contemporary YA, and writing sibling relationships.
Friend and fellow 2014 debut YA author, Christa Desir, is trying to give a voice to survivors of sexual violence. You can help!

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August 6, 2013Leave a comment

Lots of good links for today:

Just try not to get all the feels reading through this list of things that happened after Harry Potter. Also, lots of awesome fan art!
And speaking of Harry Potter, here’s an interview with the artist behind the new covers. I’ve loved seeing the new releases.
Challenge yourself to read all the of the NPR top 100 sci-fi and fantasy books. (Confession: I saw Watership Down on this list and thought “Wait, why is this listed? That’s not fantasy.” Rabbit society is totally real, guys.)
And speaking of NPR, check out their top 100 books for kids 9-14. Try not to read through and say “I loved that one! And that one! Aw, and that one!”
Fighting librarian stereotypes with Legos.
We totally need more YA womances.
You don’t have to be “the next JK Rowling” to have a seriously awesome debut novel.
Love the simplicity of this poem.
I want to read/reread all of these great kid lit end-of-summer reading suggestions.
When TV and books intersect, it’s cool to read.
Such an interesting look at the design of Lolita covers and what that means for readers/our society. Might have to make this my next “major literary works” read.
The Scholastic Book Club revamped as the Scholastic Reading Club, brings back flood of elementary school fangirl memories.
Great guide to YA novels with LGBTQ characters, including my current read, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

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July 31, 2013Leave a comment

A few more links for your afternoon:

Nova Ren Suma talks about author events and overcoming shyness. (As someone who gets way stressed before public speaking, I was so happy to read this post.)
Flying can be stressful; libraries are here to help with that.
Chocolate + books = bliss (at least until all my money is gone).
The etymology of “please” and “thank you.”
GUYS THERE COULD BE A JELLICOE ROAD MOVIE, I WILL HAVE ALL THE FEELS.
The Luckys share their submission stats.
Writing is like playing video games because it’s hard to level up.
Exposition rooster and other literary techniques via Disney movies.
Happy Harry Potter’s Birthday! Celebrate with a little movie trivia.

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July 26, 20132 Comments

A few links to round out the week:

In case you’re still looking to flesh out your summer reading list.
Jane Austen is so money.
Love the Books on the Underground project. (via Book Riot)
Rapunzel Syndrome sounds way less creepy than it actually is.
I bet the letters of Roald Dahl are fascinating.
Lots of useful online resources for writers.
What to say when people tell you YA is automatically less thoughtful or well-written than adult literature.
Surprised not to see The Fault in Our Stars on this list of book titles taken from Shakespeare.
You’re never too old for fairy tales and their adaptations.

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July 17, 20133 Comments

Lots of mid-week link goodness:

Take some pointers about writing thrilling stories from the guy who brought you ghosts, revenge, and wacky sibling hyjinks.
Chris Crutcher’s graduation speech to a charter school includes “Do not use the word “perfect,” and “Do not root for the Washington Redskins.”
Excellent post about how exciting/terrifying the debut process is. Will be rereading this one a lot.
Surprised not to see Mango Street on this list of authors’ favorite fictional streets. (I’d have to choose Jellicoe Road.)
Even quiet stories need stakes.
Judy Blume on being categorized as YA, Friday Night Lights, and where you can find the Tiger Eyes movie.
I had no idea about how important preorders are.
Yes, it is ironic.
New England fan of good books and good music? Stop by Books on the Square on Saturday to hear about Bruce Springsteen and the history of rock.
It’s your last chance to ask me questions for my very first Q&A video! Example topics I’m prepared to talk about: writing, reading, gifs, chocolate, singing incorrect song lyrics.

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July 11, 20132 Comments

Some great links for your afternoon:

At least now we have someone to blame when stuck in seemingly endless revisions.
Need inspiration for your opening? Check out this list of great first lines.
One reason I love YA: it pushes boundaries like gender norms.
Great collection of diversity-related YA links.
Still sad that the Golden Compass film was such a failure, but I’m glad they never tried the rest of the series.
Also sad about the Harper Lee lawsuit. Anyone who can take advantage of an author of this stature while she’s in a compromised state of health is on my hate list.
Even though the idea of being a full-time writer is great, it’s good to remember that keeping a day job might lead to less life stress overall.
My friend Jill talks about changes going on in academia and academic publishing, and why she’s concerned about content.
Great post about why kids join gangs, and why blaming that on “dark” YA novels is absurd.
Awesome infographic about when readers give up on a book.
Attention word nerds: Stephanie found a fun way to challenge your vocab skills.
These summer jams + beach reading + beach house = ideal summer.

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July 1, 2013Leave a comment

Lots of great links to start your week:

“You should put THIS in your book!” and other things not to say to YA authors.
Great post by Libba Bray on the despair of writing or, as I like to call it “BURN IT ALL, EVERYTHING SUCKS.”
A little history on the paperback.
Ellen Oh and Tanita Davis have excellent posts up about the sad state of diversity in children’s books (both in terms of authors/illustrators and characters). More posts on this important issue at bookshelves of doom.
Also at bookshelves of doom, kickbutt YA heroines without a major romantic plotline; make sure to check out the comments for all the great suggestions.
I would fully support a Dalloway Day.
New favorite Tumblr: Actual Teen vs. Adult Teen. (Because Dawson’s Creek gave me unrealistic expectations about how high school guys look.)
Interesting look at what makes a great speech and how that’s changed (or hasn’t) over time.
Roundtable on the strange, compelling story of The Little Mermaid.
English majors know how to analyze and communicate. So many jobs can benefit from those skills.
I love seeing original bad reviews for classic novels.
How to use secondary characters and make them feel as real as your main characters.
Going to keep this post in mind when people ask “Your book still isn’t out yet?“
Love the idea of a ReReadathon! It’s been a while since I read Harry Potter…
These childhood drawings by famous authors are adorable. (My childhood drawings would feature a lot of rainbows, unicorns, and people without necks.)
Now that it’s a classroom staple, it’s funny to see the initial horrified response to Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery.”
Bad spelling doesn’t make you a bad writer–just ask these beloved authors.
Like dystopian societies, internet memes, rice, and being prepared for the end of the world? Of course you do! Then you should donate to two awesome shoes–Paper City Phoenix by Walt McGough and The Burden of Not Having a Tail by Carrie Barrett. Both shows are going up this summer and I can’t wait to see them.

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June 19, 20131 Comment

Lots of great links to get you through the week:

Nodding and laughing at all of these stealth cliches.
All the literary Tumblrs you could ever want to follow.
Penguin wallpaper, for those bits of wall that aren’t already covered by bookcases.
Gotta start mapping out my promotion timeline.
Are you serif or sans serif?
It’s hard to imagine these writers without their pen names.
Writers talk about why they’re glad they joined SCBWI. (See if you can spot my critique group!)
There’s a new Editor-in-Chief at One Teen Story.
Coffee, don’t listen to them. They’re just jealous.
Great post about why we need more Native American characters in YA.
Find your local library on this map of US public libraries.
Any titles you’d add to this list of mid-year Printz and Morris predictions?

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June 11, 20132 Comments

All the links I’ve been hoarding:

Awesome YA heroines who know how to get stuff done.
Avoid info-dump and weave in your backstory.
Reading Rainbow celebrates 30 years of helping kids connect with stories.
Even Shakespeare was inspired by current events.
Great glimpse into the editorial process with Sarah Dessen and her editor, Regina Hayes.
Grammar is going to the dogs.
Just Add Hot Water and other ways to achieve the writer’s work-life balance.
Thoughtful look at best friends in YA.
This Printz book club warms my heart.
In case you need to fill up your summer reading list.

Annie Cardi

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