Linkspam!

If you only click one link today, click on The Bloggess. She's flipping hilarious. Somewhat NSFW.

Oh, wait. Wait. If you only click on one link today, click on The League of Extraordinary Writers. Because dude. It's already made of win, just by the awesome other contributors. Also: Elana Johnson keeps giving away stuff on her blog for it. So, there's that.

On to publishing and other relevant topics!

Who should you be following on Twitter?

• Paulo Coelho. He's full of inspiring quotes that would be cheesy if not coming from him. He makes me want to be a better person, not just a better writer. 
• If you're a fan of The Hunger Games (*snort* as if there's anyone who's not a fan), you should be following Scholastic, which tweeted photos of the Mockingjay presentation.
• Finally: OMGFacts. Cause did you know the weight of all the ants in the world is about the same as all the people? I did. Cause I follow OMGFacts.

Writing

• Writing advice, with a hint of sarcasm. Also: a glass of water.
• PS: it's OK for you to write about non-white characters, even if you're white!
• It's OK if your character doesn't poop. Just sayin'.
• Rules on writing.  Heh. Rules.
• What's taking so long? THIS THING TAKES AWHILE. Chill.
• Kiersten White had a fab theme week about romance in YA.

Publishing

• Is your book publishable? Now with a handy flow-chart!
• Is it hard to get published? YES DEAR GOD YES.
• What an editor thinks when s/he sees your work.
• Actually, don't click here. It will depress you.
• Read this instead! It will make you hurrah!
• The Legalese: how the Google Book Settlement is important to you.

Fun

• This is why writing sci fi = fun.  I assume this would just fix every plot hole ever? Probably.
• Would it be wrong if I did this to my book when it comes out? It feels wrong. But it also feels right. (Found via Jamie Harrington)
• Awesome first lines in YA books.
• This came from In Which a Girl Reads and makes me feel badass for being a writer:

PS: I've said it before and I hate whiney "I can't blog now" posts, but...I'll be spotty on blogging for a bit during the end of the school year/beginning of the writing career thing. Which means that I'm not just being spotty on blogging here, but spotty on reading/commenting on your blogs. I still love you hardcore. I'll make it up to you! Possibly with cupcakes.