Formatting for E-Readers

Make it easier for an agent to identify your manuscript on an e-reader using this simple trick.

http://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/161065901750/top-secret-formatting-pro-tip-for-writers#_=_

Writing Contests

There are many writing contests out there, so be sure to choose the ones that are right for you and your manuscript.

https://subitclub.com/2017/05/04/the-right-contest-for-you-and-your-manuscript/

Facts About Book Publishing

Here are 15 facts about book publishing, some of which may be new to you.

https://pegasuspublishers.com/blog/post/15-little-known-facts-about-publishing/

Historical Fiction

Eight suggestions for researching (and writing) historical fiction.

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/8-rules-of-writing-historical-fiction-research

Proofreading

It's not easy to proofread your own manuscript, but these hints will help.

http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/blog/writing/2017/05/five-rules-for-proofreading-your-own-work

Tasks for Self-Publishers

50 tasks you need to take on if you decide to indie or self-publish.

http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/8095/guest-post-darcy-pattison-the-50-tasks-of-an-indieself-publisher/

Author Branding

What is author branding and does it really matter?

http://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/05/branding-for-authors-when-do-we-need-marketing-advertising/

Agent Survey

Agents opinions about personalization, credentials, comp titles, and more.

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2017/05/agent-stats-on-personalization.html

Critique Groups

If you want to bring your writing to the next level, you may need to transform your critique group.

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/05/want-to-grow-as-a-writer-transform-your-critique-group/

Prologues

You might want to think about whether your prologue is helping or hindering your story.

http://bookendsliterary.com/2017/05/03/why-you-need-to-rethink-your-prologue/