Ciao, amici! Happy Friday! I’m glad you’re here. I know it’s sometimes hard coming back to a full week of work after a holiday, and by day five, you’re exhausted. So thanks for sticking it out and visiting today.
I got a lot done this week. New words written. Outlines completed. Documents edited. I admit, I feel like I could always do more, but I’m trying to be pleased with the things I do accomplish. And who loves their work more than writers? We have the best jobs in the world. Which brings me to today’s quote by Truman Capote.
To me, the greatest pleasure of writing
is not what it’s about,
but the inner music that words make.
Ah, that’s beautiful, isn’t it? And, today and always, that’s my wish for you—an abundance of inner melodies.
And now, this week’s writing links:
Posts by me, about my work, or at sites I contribute to:
Me
- Bad Boys: 3 Questions
- Book Review: The Whisper Man by Alex North
- Book Reviews: The Stillhouse Lake Series by Rachel Caine
Story Empire
- Scrivener Project Targets | Harmony Kent
- The Egg Scene | C.S. Boyack
- Friday Book Share: Stillhouse Lake | Me
Posts by others in the industry:
- Opening Scenes that Hook Readers | Writers in the Storm
- Writing Gripping Internal Narrative | Helping Writers Become Authors
- Conflict Thesaurus: Earlier Deadline | Writers Helping Writers
- Plotting that Worst Case Scenario | Fiction University
- Writing Endings | The Write Practice
- Weaving Romance into Your Novel | Live Write Thrive
- 9 Ways AI Will Disrupt Authors | The Creative Penn
- Using Lyrics in Books | BookBaby
- Every Novel Needs a Little Fear | Writers Helping Writers
- Transgressive Fiction | Standout Books
- Dialogue Tips | Ingram Spark
- Word Count and Genre | Just Publishing Advice
- Muse Boards | Romance University
- Plotting Made Easy | Fiction University
- 30-Day Cliff (10K Sales) | Joseph Malik (Note: this one uses colorful language.)
- Opening Sentences of Bestsellers | Now Novel
- Find and Fix Purple Prose | Fiction University
- All About ISBNs | Apex Authors
- Story and Character Goals | Jami Gold
- Best Software for Writers | Kindlepreneur
To make you smile:
- A Little Sarcasm | The Storyreading Ape
- Caturday Funnies | Bluebird of Bitterness
- Summer Funnies | Legends of Windemere
- Sunday Funnies | Bluebird of Bitterness
- Monday Funnies | The Storyreading Ape
- Puppy Love | Bluebird of Bitterness
- Dog Days of Summer | Bluebird of Bitterness
- How to Be a Bestselling Author in 3 Days or Less | Yada Darcy Yada
- Twiggy and Lucy See Some Action | John W. Howell
And when you’re done with these links, don’t forget to check out the sidebar, where you’ll find more links to some of my favorite sites.
Have a great weekend! Arrivederci!
I love that quote from Capote. He was such a brilliant man. Thank you for providing us with another broad menu of resources.
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The quote really spoke to me, too. Thanks, Rob.
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I so intensely agree with it. It was a joy to see. 🙂
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I love it when something on my site resonated with a friend. Even if I wasn’t the one who wrote it.❤️
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Ooh, I do love that quote! 🙂
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Thanks, Kevin. It really spoke to me, too.
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It’s nice when a good quote resonates with us. 🙂
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This week was all about down time for me. I didn’t accomplish much writing-wise and have been on a mini vacation (just now returning). Now I’m fired up and ready to tackle a new week and new writing commitments. My muse is re-energized!
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Sounds like the downtime did you a lot of good! Can’t wait to see what comes of it.
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Staci, I feel like a wilting flower but your week has inspired me and with all these amazing links to visit, I needed some boosting, thank you.
And thank you so much for including my link, https://yadadarcyyada.com/2019/07/07/how-to-be-a-bestselling-author-in-3-days-or-less/ I hope despite it’s tongue-in-cheek style people felt the hope vibe I was sending out. 🙂
Hope the next week is as productive as the last and also filled with peace, love, laughter and understanding.
Thank you kindly for including me, I’m in fantastic company!
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Glad to have included your link. I really enjoyed your post.
I hope you’re having a wonderful and productive week!
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It makes me tired just reading what you’ve accomplished, lol. I’ve been under the weather this week- summer colds are the worst!- and haven’t achieved much at all. Hoping next week goes better!
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Summer colds are the worst. Hope you feel better soon!
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Thanks 🙂
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Looks like you got a lot done. Yay! I did some, but like you say, we never thing we do enough.
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Take the win where you can, Michele. 🙂
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That is truly a beautiful quote! I totally embrace it! Congrats on such an accomplished week. Mine has not been nearly as productive, but still all good!
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Every little bit counts, Jan. Celebrate even the little things.
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Delighted to hear you enjoyed a productive week, Staci. Cheers! 🙂
The quote is new to me but resonates deeply. Thanks for sharing it and all the awesome posts. Have a fabulous weekend! 🙂
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I loved the quote when I first saw it. I’d like to see it every day before I sit down to work. (Maybe I should make it my screensaver.) Thanks, Natalie.
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I have never heard that Truman Capote quote but it explains a lot. I do love the feeling I get inside when the right words find each other.
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It’s magical, isn’t it? Thanks, Jacqui.
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Love the quote, Staci. I agree it is lovely work. Thank you for the link. The girls are pleased.
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Glad to include it. I adore Lucy and Twiggy. (And you. 🙂 )
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Aw. ♥️
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Well, you know what I did this week. That’s a weight off my shoulders. Have a great weekend, Staci!
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You met a difficult deadline. That’s cause for celebration! 🥂
Enjoy your trip, Teri. You earned the break.
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
Check out Staci Troilo’s Author Inspiration & This Week’s Writing Links post. Another great recap, filled with good stuff! Thanks, Staci! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Well, another week, another great recap post from you. Thanks, Staci! So wonderful to have these on hand to browse when I find a few extra minutes. Another nice job! Love the quote, too. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Marcia.
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Last week was unusual for me. I worked Monday and Tuesday, was off Wednesday and Thursday, then went back to work Friday. so working five days this week has been hard but time passed quickly. Glad you had a productive week!
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Well, I bet the two days last week were nice. Sorry this was a rough one. I hope next week is better.
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It hasn’t been too bad. Just busy. But that’s nothing unusual.
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Wait, hang on I’m still laughing . . . you find the most hilarious funnies. Bluebird of Bitterness got me this time! The Now Novel link was instructive, thanks.
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I need those weekday smiles. I’m glad they amuse you like they do me. (Glad the pro links are helpful, too.)
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I think I’m going to have that quote made into a plaque. Great post, Staci.
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I know how you feel, Mark. I think I’d like it on a coffee cup. I certainly need to read it every day. It’s a great reminder. Thanks.
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Um, that would be book 3, not week … evidently, I need more coffee!! 🙂
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Laughing with you, Harmony!
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LOL
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I’ve had an epic week of … wait for it … total pantser me … planning out a three-book series, lol! I still can’t believe I’ve done it. Well, books 1 and 2 are outlined. Today, I start on week three. Then I’m gagging for that Friday evening feelling, lol. Thanks for the links, Staci, and I love that quote. After all that planning, I’m itching to get writing! Have a lovely weekend. Reblogged on: https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-12/
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I love that you’ve been outlining. I have, too, and I’m so ready to get back to writing. I have an edit to complete first, though. Enjoy that Friday-evening feeling! (It’s got to be getting close for you by now.)
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It is harder to get going after a holiday, I agree! I didn’t get much done this week…next week! Love the quote it is amazing to be a writer and create that inner music:)
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Post-holiday weeks are hard. Rooting for you next week. 🙂
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