Novels in Verse

How to decide if writing in verse is right for your novel.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2011/05/guest-post-caroline-starr-rose-on.html

Deciding to Move on from a Manuscript

Is it time to admit that your manuscript might never be published and move on?

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/05/case-for-putting-manuscript-in-drawer.html

Writers and Their Editors

How does the editor/writer relationship work?

http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/the-writer-and-editor-relationship/

Choosing a Title

Here's a handy mnemonic to help you choose a good title.

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2011/05/need-some-bling-for-your-title-try.html

Blurbs

How to request a back of book blurb.

http://pubrants.blogspot.com/2011/05/art-of-blurb-request.html

Agency Agreements

What you should look for in your contract with an agent.

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/04/on-agency-agreements.html

Synopsis

Some great tips on how to write a synopsis.

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/how-to-synopsis/

Overexpressed Emotions

More is not always better when you're showing your character's emotions.

http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2011/02/over-expressed-emotions.html

New YA Science Fiction Imprint

Prometheus Books’s Pyr imprint is starting a line of young adult science-fiction novels.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/47244-pyr-to-enter-young-adult-market.html

New MG/YA Agent

Judith Engracia is a new literary assistant at Liza Dawson Associates and is looking for middle-grade and young adult novels.  

http://caseylmccormick.blogspot.com/2011/04/interview-with-literary-agent-judith.html

New MG/YA Agent

Lauren Ruth has joined Bookends and is looking for middle-grade and young adult manuscripts, in addition to books for adults.  

http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2011/06/lauren-is-open-for-submissions.html

Microsoft Word Formats

Why you submit your manuscript as a .doc and not a .docx document.

http://kidlit.com/2011/05/04/doc-is-not-docx/

When Your Agent Doesn't Like Your Next Book

Some suggestions on how to handle this unfortunately situation.

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/03/when-your-agent-isnt-feeling-love.html

How to Punctuate Dialogue

Simple examples show how to write dialogue correctly.

http://www.superheronation.com/2011/04/20/punctuating-dialogue-in-novels-and-short-stories/

Book Readings

How to find and work with a venue for your book reading.

http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-book-reading.html

Fantasy Writing Tips

Author Bruce Coville gives tips for fantasy writers.

http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/bruce-covilles-eight-tips-for-fantasy-writers/

Traditional Publishing

Ten things to like about traditional publishing.

http://lisa-schroeder.livejournal.com/370655.html

Agent Myths

Make sure you don't honor these myths about agents.

http://tawnafenske.blogspot.com/2011/04/3-myths-about-agents.html

Fun Look at Book Elements

It's a periodic table of storytelling.

http://computersherpa.deviantart.com/art/Periodic-Table-of-Storytelling-203548951

When You Should Set Your Story in the Past

Don't just do it so you can eliminate modern-day technology.

http://kidlit.com/2011/04/27/time-period-settings/

What Does an Agent Do?

It isn't just reading books all day long.

http://slwhitman.livejournal.com/168370.html

How to Get Followed Back in Twitter

Here are some reasons you might not have followers.

http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/13-reasons-why-you-didnt-get-followed-back_b1635

Value of Traditional Publishers

What does a traditional publisher do for you? 


http://janni.livejournal.com/729257.html

GLBT in YA

Blog, forum, and reading lists about GLBT characters in young adult novels.

http://www.gayya.org/

Online Marketing

Don't miss the opportunity to market through these sites.

http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/2011/03/07/7DontMissSitesForOnlineMarketing.aspx

First Drafts

What to worry about and what to ignore.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/04/its-start-what-not-to-worry-about-in.html

How Not to Get an Agent

Some tips to avoid getting an instant reject.

http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-get-agent-not.html

After Your Novel is Finished

Author Elana Johnson has written a free ebook about your next steps.

http://www.elanajohnson.com/#!query-to-the-call

Debut Novels

What can you reasonable expect from your debut novel?

http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2011/04/debut-novel-expectations.html

Transitions

How to move your character from scene to scene without confusing or boring your reader.

http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/2011/04/making-transition.html