How to Avoid an Automatic Rejection

The most common reason agents reject a manuscript is it's not in a genre they represent. 

http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-1-reason-for-queryfailshow-to-avoid.html

After You Sign With an Agent

Congratulations, but what happens next? 

http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2013/03/yay-you-signed-with-agent-what-now.html

Free Verse

Ten reasons poems don't need to rhyme. 

http://www.kenneymyers.com/blog/10-reasons-poems-dont-always-need-to-rhyme/

Planning a Trilogy or Series

Series and trilogies are not the same.

http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/planning-trilogiesseries/

School Visits

Some pros and cons of doing school visits. 

http://inkrethink.blogspot.com/2013/03/school-visits-pros-and-cons.html

Why Write MG and YA?

What are the benefits to the author in writing for pre-teens and teens? 

http://utahchildrenswriters.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-joys-of-writing-for-middle.html

Tighten Your Writing

Improve the pacing of your manuscript by cutting out unnecessary words. 

http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/the-clock-is-ticking-5-tips-for-tighter-cleaner-writing/

Setting, Landscapes, Atmosphere

What's the difference between these and how can you use them in your writing? 

http://kendaturner.blogspot.com/2013/03/setting-landscape-atmosphere-how-are.html

Mythology

The Encylopedia Mythica provides information about mythology, folklore, and religion. 

http://www.pantheon.org/

Writers' Associations

State-by-state listing of writing groups. 

http://www.squidoo.com/localwritersassociationsbystate

School Visits

Bruce Hale shares three things you should know about school visits. 

http://scbwi.blogspot.com/2013/03/bruce-hale-shares-three-excellent-tips.html

Poetry Revisions

Some hints from the Connecticut Poetry Society on revising and critiquing poetry.  

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/revising-critiquing-poetry/ 

Idioms

Are you look for just the right phrase to use in your manuscript? 

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/

Choosing an Agent

Ten questions to ask a prospective agent before accepting representation. 

http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/10-questions-to-ask-an-agent-before-you-sign

Choosing the Right Contest

Different contests have different purposes, so make sure you choose the one that suits your needs. 

http://cupidslitconnection.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-know-if-contest-is-right-for-you.html

Webcams

Where you're recording a book trailer or doing a Skype visit, here's how to look good on a webcam. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2013/02/look-good-on-your-webcam-2/

Diverse Books

All children should be exposed to diverse cultures through books. 

http://www.cbcdiversity.com/2013/03/we-need-diverse-diverse-books.html

Amazon Author Page

Once you have a book listed on Amazon, it's time to create your author page. 

http://www.stinalindenblatt.com/2013/02/creating-amazon-author-page.html

Contest Scams

Five ways to avoid being taken in by a scam contest. 

http://www.writingforward.com/news-announcements/guest-posts/five-ways-to-spot-a-writing-contest-scam

Fantasy Cliches

Make them work for you or change them up. 

http://thereanddraftagain.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/how-to-make-or-break-fantasy-cliches/

Rhyme and Meter

The Rhymeweaver website contains loads of information for writing a rhyming picture book. 

http://www.writingrhymeandmeter.com/

Copyright

Should you register a copyright for your unpublished work? 

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2013/02/why-not-to-register-copyright-for.html

Small Presses

Do you need an agent if you are working with a small press? 

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2013/02/friday-night-at-question-emporium.html

Synopsis Recipe

Gather the correct ingredients and blend them together into the perfect synopsis. 

http://jamigold.com/2013/02/recipe-for-a-successful-synopsis/

Disagreeing with your Agent

What happens if your agent thinks there's no market for your latest book, but you do? 

http://deareditor.com/2013/02/06/re-my-agent-says-no-i-say-yes-whos-right/

Grammar Rules

Links to grammar and punctuation websites. 

http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/grammar-rules.html

Read-aloudability

What makes a picture book great for reading aloud over and over again?

http://www.juliehedlund.com/kathleen-pelley-february-12-x-12-featured-author/

New Picture Book Market

Peter Pauper Press will release its first hardcover picture book in May 2013. 

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/55828-peter-pauper-press-enters-the-picture-book-market.html

Bookstore Events

Tips for getting into bookstores. 

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/8-secrets-for-getting-into-bookstores/

Niblings

Four children's literature blogs combine to form a superblog on Facebook.  

http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2013/02/22/the-niblings-arrive-a-childrens-literature-supergroup-for-all-your-childrens-literary-needs/