Secondary Characters

 Secondary characters also need a motivation for their actions.

https://annerallen.com/2025/11/whats-my-motivation-secondary-characters-should-want-something-too/

Word Count

 Here are the standard, industry-accepted word counts of various categories and genres of books.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/how-long-should-a-book-be

Picture Books

 Five necessary steps in becoming a picture book author.

https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/how-to-write-childrens-picture-book

First Book

 Should you count your first book as a practice one and throw it away?

https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/how-to-write-childrens-picture-book

Media Savvy

 Set media goals to become a media-savvy author.

https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-setting-your-media-goals

Negative Traits

 Use negative traits to create a powerful character arc.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/12/transforming-negative-traits-into-powerful-character-arcs/

Author Events

 Here are some tips to making your author event successful.

https://writerunboxed.com/2025/12/09/successful-author-events-101/

Storytelling vs. Craft

 Which is more important--storytelling or writing craft?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/whats-more-important-storytelling-or-writing-craft/

Characterizing Thoughts

 Eight types of thoughts that will help your readers understand your character.

https://kidlit.com/writing-character-thoughts/

Devlopmental Editing

 Here are some tips to use in developmental editing to make your story sparkle.

https://writersrumpus.com/2025/11/25/writing-chapter-books-with-humor-guest-post-by-heather-preusser/