Nuggets for October

If you're a member of a critique group or if you just have a writing buddy, this is a great post on how to give feedback
http://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/2013/03/feedback-humility-and-the-sword-of-truth.html

An outstanding post about punctuating dialog
http://theeditorsblog.net/2010/12/08/punctuation-in-dialogue/

Writing a fight scene is never easy. This might help.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/5-essential-tips-for-writing-killer-fight-scenes

Battle scenes are especially challenging. This post might help.
http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2014/10/writing-epic-battle-scenes.html

Trying to decide on writing in past tense or present tense? This should help.
http://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/2014/02/past-and-present-tense-which-why-when-and-how.html

Are you an Indie author who wishes you could get your books on Netgalley without having to mortgage your first born male child? Well, maybe you can. There's a thing called Netgalley co-ops.
But be aware that there's a possible downside. Check out the 8/27/14 comment on this kboards post.
http://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,193248.0.html