Reality in Novels

 Writing a novel doesn't just describe real life but must tell a story.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08/reality-is-not-all-its-cracked-up-to-be

Opening Lines

 You need to hook your readers from your first lines or you'll lose them.

https://bachmanrachel.substack.com/p/you-have-one-sentence-to-hook-me

Artificial Intelligence

What is AI and what does it mean for writers?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/what-ai-is-and-isnt-a-plain-language-guide-for-writers/

Book Ideas

 What are some sources of ideas for your book?

https://www.athomeauthor.com/post/ideas-for-children-s-books

Character Fears

 How do you show a character's fears as they're being experienced.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/show-a-characters-fear-in-real-time/

Middle Grade Marketing

 Here are some hints for understanding social media for a middle grade author.

https://readingmiddlegrade.com/understanding-social-media-as-a-middle-grade-author/

Literary Agents

 What a legitimate literary agent does and doesn't do.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08/its-more-important-than-ever-for-writers-to-look-at-literary-agents-with-clear-eyes

Developmental Editing

 Developmental editing give you the big picture assessment of your completed manuscript.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/developmentally-edit-your-book/

Nonfiction Research

 What's involved in doing research for your nonfiction book?

https://writersrumpus.com/2026/08/11/researching-and-writing-nonfiction/

Submission Ready?

 What makes a picture book ready for submission?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/what-makes-a-picture-book-manuscript-submission-ready/