Bookplates

If you can't sign a book in person, bookplates are a good alternative. 

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/?p=904

First Reader vs. Manuscript Critiquers

If you're early in the writing process, you might want a first reader instead of a critiquer for your manuscript. 

http://www.darcypattison.com/revision/first-readers-v-manuscript-critique/

Happy Authors

If you want to be a happy author, don't do these things. 

http://www.booksandsuch.biz/blog/things-happy-authors-dont-do/

Media Kits

What you should include in your author media kit. 

http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2013/08/author-media-kit-components.html

Pitches

Build on a single core sentence to write a pitch.

http://erinbradypike.com/2012/03/02/how-to-write-a-pitch-for-your-novel/

Historical Novels

This blog is devoted entirely to the art and craft of writing historical novels, both for children and adults. 

http://writinghistoricalnovels.com/

Working with an Editor

What it's really like to work with an editor. 

http://katiaraina.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/on-working-with-an-editor/

Finding the Right Agent

The right agent for someone else is not necessarily the right one for you and your needs. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2013/09/finding-right-agent-its-all-about.html

Bookstore Events

The bookstore staff does many things to promote your event. 

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker/?p=11559

Questions for a Prospective Agent

Ideally you should already know the answer to some of these questions before you even query. 

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/10-questions-to-ask-an-agent/

Humor

Sometimes it only takes a single word to change your manuscript from blah to funny.

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/humor-one-word-can-make-the-difference/

Should You Give Up?

If you're writing for the following reasons, maybe it's time to give up on the idea of getting published. 

http://www.booksandsuch.biz/blog/reasons-to-give-up-on-publishing/

Submitting to Agents

The process of submit to agents from the initial query to "the call." 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2013/08/agent-submissions-process-from-query-to.html

Character's Appearance

It helps to collect pictures of people, clothing, and accessories to form a picture in your mind of your characters. 

http://beyondthemargins.com/2013/06/characters-look/

Author-Illustrator Teams

How do you submit when you're working with another person as an author-illustrator team? 

http://kidlit.com/2010/06/14/working-as-an-author-and-illustrator-team-before-submission/

Picture Books by Topics

Here's an extensive list of "perfect" picture books, organized by topic. 

http://susannahill.blogspot.com/p/perfect-picture-books.html

Media Kits

It's easier to get publicity if you can give out a media kit. 

http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2013/08/author-media-kit-components.html

Middle Grade Students

No matter what age group you're writing for, it helps to know the characteristics of your audience. 

http://pubs.cde.ca.gov/tcsii/documentlibrary/characteristicsmg.aspx

Writing Scenes

A scene is more than simply having the action happen in only one location. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2013/09/guest-post-helen-hemphill-on-writing.html

Simultaneous Submissions

There's a right way and a wrong way to submit your manuscript to more than one editor or agent. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-art-of-simultaneous-submission.html

Researching an Agent

You need to do your homework in doing an agent search. 

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/homework-list-when-researching-an-agent/

Rhyming Tricks

Here are some ways to avoid having a sing-songy rhyming book. 

http://themetermaids.blogspot.com/2013/08/throw-these-tricks-in-mix.html

School Visits

Five easy tips to make your school visit go smoother and be more fun. 

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/?p=854

Royalty Statements

Even if you have an agent, it's important to be able to understand your royalty statements. 

http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2013/08/20/the-importance-of-educating-yourself-royalty-statements-part-1/

Quiet Books

Some quiet books still get published. 

http://www.picturebookacademy.com/8/post/2013/07/marsha-diane-arnold-writes-about-in-defense-of-quiet-books-or-still-waters-run-deep.html

Finish Your Book

If you never finish your first draft, you'll never finish your book. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2013/08/lisa-laura-roecker-on-putting-yourself.html

Brand Names

What are the legalities about using brand names in your writing?

http://www.rightsofwriters.com/2010/12/can-i-mention-brand-name-products-in-my.html

Mapping Your Book

A scene-by-scene map will help you identify (and solve) problems in your manuscript. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2013/09/mapping-your-book-to-ensure-it-works.html

Small Presses

There are many excellent small presses out there, but be sure to do your homework. 

http://www.reddit.com/r/YAwriters/comments/1khwvy/rant_its_not_a_scambut_its_not_good_either_some/