Archeology

A new understanding of the Nasca lines in Peru reveals some of the unique methods of communication ancient cultures used:
http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?id=sBGkB+rqR6M=

Promoting

This post on Dawn Rae Miller’s blog gives solid suggestions for building an audience of readers on your blog, something I’ve been thinking about lately:
http://www.dawnraemiller.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=siteContent.default&objectID=98519

Publishing

Something to think about when you have a novel out on submission, or plan to have one:
http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/01/when-to-keep-your-trap-shut-almost.html

Research

A slideshow of clothing from the early 1800s with some description put together by Isobel Carr aka Kalen Hughes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49097059@N00/sets/72157625742274637/show/

Writing

A wonderfully clear explanation from Juliette Wade of how to use word choices and placement to carry the subjective point of view and make it powerful:
http://talktoyouniverse.blogspot.com/2011/01/subjective-point-of-view-expressing.html

A short but sweet post from Carolyn Jewel on the real secret of critique groups, that you learn more by critiquing than being critiqued, and some tips on giving and getting feedback:
http://www.carolynjewel.com/craft/critique.php