Book Fairs

 Here's an updated list of book fairs and festivals by state.

https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/list-of-book-fairs-and-book-festivals-by-state

Trim Your Writing

When you revise, cut the unnecessary words from your manuscript.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/want-stronger-writing-start-writing-less/

Sensory Verbs

 Don't filter your story through a character's sensory verbs.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/most-common-mistakes-series-are-your/

Acquisitions Process

 What happens between the time an editor wants to acquire your book and you actually get an offer?

https://www.underdown.org/acquisition-process.htm

Chapter Hooks

 End your chapters with a hook to encourage readers to turn the page.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-to-create-compelling-hooks-for-every-chapter/

Book Publishing Pathways

 What are the different paths to being a published author?

https://janefriedman.com/key-book-publishing-path/

Unagented Submissions

 Here's a list of over 100 publishers who accept unagented kidlit submissions.

https://bitsykemper.com/publishers/

Publishing Today

 What's happening in publishing today?

https://vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/what-nobodys-telling-querying-writers

Bookstores and Publishers

 What do bookstores want from traditional publishers?

https://janefriedman.com/what-bookstores-want-from-traditional-publishers-and-how-the-bookstore-market-has-changed/

Finding a Literary Agent

 Here's a six-step strategry for finding a literary agent.

https://www.tiffanyhawk.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-literary-agent