Writing Mistakes

 Are you making any of these newbie wriiting mistakes?

https://annerallen.com/2026/02/new-writers-are-you-making-any-of-these-4-mistakes/

Middle Grade Basics

 What does it mean when a book is called middle grade?

https://jerichowriters.com/how-to-learn-the-market-for-middle-grade-mg-fiction/

Writing Picture Books

 Here are some resources and recommendations for picture book writers.

https://www.jennybowman.com/how-to-write-a-picture-book-resources-and-recommendations/

Developing Characters

 Here are three ways to develop a fictional character.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/01/three-ways-to-develop-characters-in-fiction/

Paid Writing

 There are many more ways to get paid as a writer other than writing a book.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/get-paid-as-a-writer/

Middle Grade Novels

 Here are some points to be mindful of when writing a middle grade novel.

https://diymfa.com/writing/five-lessons-learned-writing-first-middle-grade-novel/

Book Fairs and Festivals

 Here's a partial list of book fairs and festivals by state.

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

High Concept Ideas

 Find some high concept ideas by mashing together two popular or funny topics.

https://taralazar.com/2026/01/24/storystorm-2026-day-24/

Story Stakes

 Timing is everything in choosing when to share the stakes in a story.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/when-to-reveal-story-stakes/

Character Tropes

 Avoid writing cliches when using character tropes.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/01/how-to-use-character-tropes-without-writing-cliches/