School Visit Contracts

Make sure your contract covers these ten items. 

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/?p=519

Fatal Writing Flaws

Avoid these five writing mistakes. 

http://storyfix.com/5-creative-flaws-that-will-expose-your-lack-of-storytelling-experience

fantasy

http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/finding-the-fantastical/

Notes from a talk by author Bruce Colville about writing fantasy. 

How to Research

A simple method to prevent you from getting bogged down in research while you're writing. 

http://letthewordsflow.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/researching-your-story-a-suggested-strategy/

Outline or Seat of the Pants

Author Elizabeth Spann Craig has written both ways and gives her pros and cons of each method.

http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-wrap-up-of-outlining.html

Blogging Tips

Links to over 30 tips and tutorials about blogging.

http://www.ricardobueno.com/33-must-read-tips-tutorials-for-bloggers/

Promotional Brochures

A brief overview of what you should includes in your school visit brochure.

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/?p=480

Reasons for an Agent

It's not just about making the sale.

http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2011/06/6-benefits-of-having-agent-in-todays.html

Last Lines

Scene and chapter endings are just as important as beginnings.

http://lydiasharp.blogspot.com/2011/06/scene-and-chapter-endings.html

Author Websites

Here's a description of what you should include in your website if you're published or if you're not.

http://kortizzle.blogspot.com/2011/06/author-web-sites-basics.html

Brainstorming

Lists to help you beat writer's block by brainstorming.

http://www.rickwalton.com/freeu/brains/index.htm#43

Interviews

Some things to watch out for during a radio or tv interview.

http://timetowrite.blogs.com/weblog/2011/06/writers-six-things-not-to-do-during-tv-and-radio-interviews.html

YA Research Grant

The ALAN (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents) Foundation is offering a grant of $1,500 for research in young adult literature. (deadline Sep 15) 

http://www.alan-ya.org/grants/

Domain Names

Why you should have your own domain name even if you don't have a website.

http://whatever.scalzi.com/2011/06/29/mastering-ones-own-domain-an-no-this-is-not-a-seinfeld-reference/

Signing With the Wrong Agent

A bad agent is worse than no agent.

http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2011/06/listen-to-your-gut.html

Scenes

Tips to bring your scenes to life.

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2011/07/bringing-scenes-to-life.html

Pseudonyms

Things to consider if you're thinking about using a pen name.

http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Agent%20Miriam%20Kriss%20On%20Whats%20In%20A%20Name%20When%20Should%20You%20Use%20A%20Pseudonym.aspx

Vary Your Syntax

There are many ways to say the same thing. Take advantage of them.

http://www.dailywritingtips.com/10-varieties-of-syntax-to-improve-your-writing/

Getting Out of Your Book Contract

If things aren't working out, is it possible to get out of your contract?

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2011/06/getting-out-of-your-book-contract-maybe.html

Agent Pitch Sessions

Agent Natalie Fischer tells what you absolutely should not do during a pitch session.

http://adventuresinagentland.blogspot.com/2010/10/pitch-session.html

America Writes for Kids

This website provides links to author web pages by state.

http://usawrites4kids.drury.edu/

Dialogue No-nos

Things to avoid when writing dialogue.

http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.com/2011/06/dialogue-disasters.html

Blog Topics

Can't think of what to blog about? Here are some ideas.

http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2011/06/30-blog-topics-for-writers.html

Plot Questions

Editor Cheryl Klein gives a list of questions about plot to consider.

http://chavelaque.blogspot.com/2011/06/plot-questions.html

Acquisitions Meeting

http://helpineedapublisher.blogspot.com/2011/06/acquisitions-meetings.html 

What happens in them and what criteria do they use to evaluation your manuscript.

Openings

Here are some openings you might want to avoid.

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/06/five-openings-to-avoid.html

Publisher's Marketing

What marketing does your publisher do for your book?

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2011/06/do-publishers-market-books/

Dictating a First Draft

Try dictating your first draft to get that story out of your head and into the world.

http://letthewordsflow.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/dictate-your-story-%E2%80%93-an-unconventional-method-of-completing-a-first-draft/

Book Signings

Four things you can do to help make your book signing a success.

http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2011/07/guest-post-four-elements-of-great-book.html

Email Etiquette

Some simple tips to make your email more professional.

http://bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/2011/06/email-etiquette.html

1970s

Even if you lived through them, you'll find some fascinating details to use in your historical novel (yes!) set in the 1970s.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2011/01/guest-post-traci-l-jones-on-writing.html