Dialogue Tags and Beats

 Should you use dialogue tags and/or beats to identify which character is speaking?

https://www.instituteforwriters.com/writing-dialogue-tags-and-beats/

Writing Insights

 Here are ten insights into the writing process.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/40-books-later-10-essential-writing-insights/

Plot

 Here are six elements of plot and how to use them.

https://thewritepractice.com/plot/

Research

 The joys and perils of doing research.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/08/02/the-joys-and-perils-of-research-or-a-lack-thereof/

Characters We Love

 Vulnerability, not likability, is the cornerstone of characters we love.

https://janefriedman.com/when-it-comes-to-characters-we-love-vulnerability-not-likability-is-key/

Slant

 What is slant and how is it used in nonfiction picture books?

https://nakisanooraee.com/slant/

Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

 What are the differences between self and traditional publishing?

https://www.athomeauthor.com/post/self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing

Story Structure

 You can think of your story structure as a fractal.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/story-structure-as-a-fractal/

Accountability

 Being accountable is a great tool to keep your writing on track.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/accountability-can-be-a-writers-best-tool/

Conflict

 Conflict in your story is just another obstacle for the characters.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/08/conflict-is-just-a-type-of-obstacle