Your Writing Voice

You may have the greatest story, but it always comes back to your writing voice.  

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-voice/#

Unanticipated Sequels

If your lucky enough to be asked to write a sequel, even if you hadn't planned for one, here are some suggestions. 

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/tips-writing-sequel-didnt-originally-plan-write-sequel

Distant Settings

If you're setting your novel in a faraway land, you want to make sure you get all the details correct. 

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/tips-writing-distant-lands-fiction

Building an Author Website

Even if you're not tech savvy, you CAN and should build a simple author website. 

http://thewritepractice.com/building-an-author-website/

Scene or Summary?

In most cases (but not all), it's better to write a scene than to summarize the action. 

http://inventingrealityeditingservice.typepad.com/inventing_reality_editing/2016/10/opt-for-scene-over-summary-when-writing-stories.html

Improve Your Query Letters

Follow these simple hints to make your query letter stronger. 

https://www.janefriedman.com/improve-your-query-letter/

Supporting Authors

There are many ways to support your fellow authors in addition to buying their books.

http://drawntopicturebooks.blogspot.com/2017/06/child-literature-support-by-jason.html?m=1

Critique Group Hints

One way to make your critique group stronger is to name it. (Shout out to my own group, the Squirrel Girls.)

https://scbwikitetales.wordpress.com/2017/06/14/the-power-of-pen-ultimate-4-critique-group-tips/amp/

Photos for Nonfiction

In many cases, your nonfiction book will use photos instead of illustrations, and it's up to you to find them. 

http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/2017/03/behind-books-finding-photos-for.html

Twitter Handle

Here are some reasons you should use your name (or a variation, such as adding books) as your handle on twitter. 

https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2017/06/29/two-reasons-to-use-your-official-author-name-on-twitter/