After my weekend away, and a busy week readjusting to my work routine, I have an overflowing Google Reader and plenty of starred Twitter posts. Here’s a sampling of what I’ve come across this week to help me (and you) get those words on paper and in front of an audience.

What are you planning to work on this weekend? Whether it’s a big project or a small one, I hope these links will provide some inspiration and support to get you to the finish line.

The Biz

• When finding an agent, it’s the fit that matters: Fit vs. Genre (I also recommend browsing around this agent’s blog and checking out her interview at the Writer’s Digest Guide to Literary Agents blog. You’ll find a lot of great insider information.)
• Give your clients a reason to keep hiring you: Adding Value
• Does competition scare you? 5 Reasons You Need to Stop Worrying About Your Competition
• Considering the trade publication market? 7 Tips for Writing for Trade Magazines
• What’s your platform? Reaching Your Audience – Nonfiction and 3 Steps to Start Author Platform Building

The Writing Life

• Conferences are a big draw for writers, but: Should You Go to a Writers’ Conference? (If you’re planning to attend one, check out my posts on Making the Most of a Writers’ Conference

Writing in General

• Have an idea for a memoir? Read this first: Should You Write a Memoir?
• Looking to brush up on your writing skills? Take a class: When the Economy Gets Tough…
• More memoir-writing tips from a memoir writer: 5 Qs with Sue William Silverman, Author of Fearless Confessions
• Need more sources? 5 Qs with Sue William Silverman, Author of Fearless Confessions and Find Experts for Your Article or Book

Read any great writing-related articles lately? Please share your own links and questions in the comments section.