AI Editorial Feedback

 AI editorial feedback is improving, but should you use it?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/03/a-i-editorial-feedback-is-getting-better-but-should-you-use-it

Hiring an Editor

 How much should you pay, and what is included, when hiring an editor?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-much-is-an-editor-for-a-childrens-book-understanding-the-costs-and-services/

Writing Mistakes

 Here are some common writing mistakes and how to fix them.

https://writerunboxed.com/2026/02/23/common-mistakes-new-writers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/

Scams

 Scammers prey on a writer's desire for affirmation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/books/review/publishing-scams.html

Feedback on Novels

 Avoid the temptation to get feedback on your novel too early.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/03/when-to-get-feedback-on-a-novel

Picture Book Wordiness

Cut these phrases to avoid wordiness in your picture book.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-better-character-goals/#

Character Goals

 Here are six requirements for writing better character goals.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-better-character-goals/#

Front-Loaded Backstories

 Don't dump the entire backstory in the first few pages of your novel.

https://reneefountain.substack.com/p/front-loading-backstory-opening-pages?r=2qsmnk

Story Beats

 Make your story beats more powerful.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/story-beats/

Health Issues in Middle-Grade Novels

 How do you handle health issues in middle-grade novels without preaching?

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2026/03/7-ways-to-write-health-issues-into.html