Week in Short

That's right! Now that classes are officially over, Week in Shorts are making a comeback. I may also start posting five days a week instead of three, but I'm going to give it a couple weeks to see how this goes before I make the switch.

It's been an interesting week back. I honestly feel like I've been dreaming the last nine months. The high point of my week was the season finale of Castle. I won't spoil it for anyone, but I will say BEST SEASON FINALE EVER. 

Song of the Week: For You by Keith Urban (This is one of those songs that deserves to be blasted full-volume and sung as loud as you can.)

OH MY GOSH THEY'RE REAL. Old yearbook photo shows Harry, Hermione, and Ron. (Also, is it just me or does the guy above Ron to the left look kind of like Neville?)

Must Reads:
YAHighway: How to make a series bible 

News:
Rachelle Gardner is looking for guest bloggers

Blood Red Pencil: 
Grammar ABCs: Lie or Lay  
10 lies you might tell yourself while editing and 10 more lies 

Curiosity Quills: 
Guest blogger etiquette

Nathan Bransford:
How to Keep Writing When the S*** Hits the Fan 

Novel Rocket: 
Riding the review rollercoaster

Rachelle Gardner: 
What if your agent doesn't like your second book? 
9 ways to outwit writers' block  

Veronica Roth:
Copyediting errors: Why they happen and how to better avoid them

Write It Sideways: 
How to draw in your reader 

I'm off to stare at my mailbox and wait for the mailman. Insurgent and City of Lost Souls are going to be here ANY MINUTE. Everyone have a great weekend!

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