Unusual Words

Add interest to your writing by using fun and different words. 

http://taralazar.com/2014/06/09/list-of-200-fun-cool-and-interesting-words/

Agent Offers

What do you do after an agent says, "Yes?" 

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2014/06/all-about-offer-etiquette-and-how-to.html

Writing Dialogue

Remember that written dialogue is different than real speech. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/06/guest-post-giveaway-kristen-tracy-on.html

Foreign Rights

Even if you have an agent, it's important to understand how the sale of foreign rights works. 

http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2014/06/foreign-rights-for-dummies-aka-people_16.html

Show Don't Tell

We've all heard this advice, but how do you write it? 

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2014/06/the-real-meaning-of-show-dont-tell-and.html

Educational Materials

Having a teacher's guide for your book will help sell more copies. 

http://bookmarketingtools.com/blog/create-education-materials-to-sell-more-books/

The Role of an Agent

Having an agent does not guarantee a book sale. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/06/understanding-role-of-agent.html

Tween Voice

To capture the tween reader, your book needs to have an authentically tween voice. 

http://kidswriterjfox.blogspot.com/2014/06/creating-believable-tween-voice-guest.html

Subtle Interiority

In addition to interior dialogue, you can inject emotion toward an outward object, place, or person via description or narration. 

http://kidlit.com/2014/05/19/subtle-interiority/

Query No-Nos

Keep your query letter professional by avoiding these no-nos. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/05/query-letters-day-3-no-no-list.html