Don't Overshare

Some things to think about when using social media. 

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2012/01/fine-art-of-zipping-it-or-xyz-pdq.html

Tips on Your Publishing Journey

Author Natalie Whipple shares what she would have done differently. 

http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-things-i-wish-i-would-have-done.html

Pinterest

Things you should know about Pinterest. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/03/pinterest-things-writers-should-know/

School Visits

Some tips from author Debbie Dadey on how to make them less horrifying. 

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/tips-on-avoid-horror-story-school-visits/

Revision and Rewriting

Revising is more than just polishing your writing. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2012/03/wow-wednesday-talia-vance-on-when.html

Author-Agent Agreements

Here are a few things to look for in your agreement. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/03/whats-an-author-agent-agreement/

Everything You Wanted to Know About Middle Grade Books

Editor Molly O'Neil talks about what makes a book a middle grade.

http://www.dystel.com/2012/03/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-middle-gradeand-were-willing-to-ask/

Picture Book Agents

Not all agents represent picture books. Here's a list of some that do.

http://frolickingthroughcyberspace.blogspot.com/p/monster-list-of-picture-book-agents.html

How to Annoy Your Reader

Don't do these things or you'll pull the reader out of the story.

http://theeditorsblog.net/2012/02/28/inner-dialogue-writing-character-thoughts/

Automatic Manuscript Rejections

If you do any of the following, you risk having your manuscript immediately rejected.

http://www.darkangelwritingtools.com/2011/05/17-reasons-book-manuscripts-are.html

Contracts

Questions to ask about your author contract (three posts).

http://chipmacgregor.typepad.com/main/2012/02/what-does-an-author-need-to-ask-about-book-contracts-part-1.html

Genre Novel Names and Nouns

Here's some great advice about naming characters and other nouns in your world-built novel.

http://www.dailywritingtips.com/how-to-invent-names-for-your-genre-novel/

After Signing Your Contract

Do these things right away, while you have time and before you forget. 

http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2012/02/9-things-you-must-do-after-signing-book.html

Rewriting vs. Revising

Is it enough to just change a word here and there or should you be typing material in from scratch?

http://sdwriters.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/revising-equals-rewriting/

Radio Interviews

Practical suggestions for making the most of a radio or podcast interview. 

http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/2012/02/radio-interviews.html

How to Pitch

Simple advice on how to approach and editor/agent pitch at a conference. 

http://www.genreality.net/writers-conferences-editor-agent-appointments

Inner Thoughts

How do you punctuate inner dialog and what tense should you use?

http://theeditorsblog.net/2012/02/28/inner-dialogue-writing-character-thoughts/

Agent Follow-Ups

Should your agent follow-up on submissions to editors?

http://editorialass.blogspot.com/2009/08/agent-follow-ups.html

Editorial Process

A quick peek at what happens editorially after your manuscript is acquired. 

http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2012/02/editorial-process-my-experience-vs-my.html

Categorized Picture Books

Are you looking for a picture book on a specific topic?

http://www.readingwritingmoments.com/BookList2012.pdf

Questions From Agents

What might an agent want to know about you when he/she makes the call. 

http://kidlit.com/2012/02/20/questions-you-might-be-asked-when-offered-representation/

Selling Poetry

Advice on how to sell poetry. 

http://www.sff.net/people/neile/how.to.sell.poetry.htp

Editors' Jobs

Myths about what editors do. 

http://romanceuniversity.org/2012/02/17/ten-myths-about-editors-theresa-stevens/

Competition

Especially with nonfiction, you may be asked to give a competitive titles.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/02/know-your-competition/

Blog Analytics

How to figure out who is reading your blog. 

http://www.mackcollier.com/beginner-blog-analytics/

Prologues

Reasons not to have a prologue. 

http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/the-seven-deadly-sins-of-prologues/

How to Impress an Agent

Thirteen tips to put your best foot forward. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/02/13-ways-to-impress-an-agent/

Book Trailer

How to make your own book trailer. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/02/how-to-make-your-own-book-trailer/