Repeating Character Emotions

 By representing your characters' emotions in several ways, you lessen the impact.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/09/how-repeating-character-emotion-weakens-an-emotional-scene/

First Drafts

 Avoid revising while you're writing the first draft.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/revision-and-how-to-avoid-it-while-writing-the-first-draft/

Dialogue Tags

 In most cases, your should use "said" as your dialogue tag.

https://erinentrada.substack.com/p/when-in-doubt-choose-said

Knowing Your Rights as an Author

 By knowing your rights as an author, you can reduce your chances of getting scammed.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08/know-your-rights-as-an-author

Revising After Rejection

 Should you revise for an agent or editor after being rejected?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2026/08/should-you-revise-after-rejection.html

White Space in Books

 Leaving more white space in your manuscript makes it more accessible for middle grade readers

https://jjjohnsonwriter.substack.com/p/the-hidden-power-of-white-space-in

Local Book Publicity

 In deciding where to put your publicity efforts, try looking locally.

https://janefriedman.com/why-you-should-focus-on-local-book-publicity-first/

Offer of Representation

 How should you handle an offer of representation from a literary agent?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08/how-to-handle-an-offer-of-representation-from-a-literary-agent

Is Your Story Real?

 How do you make your readers forget your story isn't real?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/how-to-make-readers-forget-your-story-isnt-real/

Story Structure

 Here's a simple explanation of story structure.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/05/story-structure-in-a-flash/