Dream Agents

Don't get your heart set on a single "dream" agent.

http://scribblebabble.blogspot.com/2014/12/writing-wednesdays-on-dream-agents.html

Publishing Secrets

Twenty-five facts about publishing that may be new to you.

http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/06/16/mike-r-underwood-25-secrets-of-publishing-revealed-or-inside-the-bookish-shatterdome/

Logic Problems

Watch out for these logic problems to prevent your reader from being pulled out of the story.

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2014/12/four-logic-problems-will-ruin-day-manuscript/

Switching to Outlining

If you're a pantser, here are some tips to switching to being an outliner.

http://writerunboxed.com/2014/11/23/outlining-why-i-made-the-switch-and-tips-for-trying-it/

Deep Point View

By bringing your point of view closer, you can intensify your writing.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2014/10/diving-deep-into-deep-point-of-view/

Funny Words

Funny words can make a humorous story even funnier.

http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/a-list-of-funny-words-to-help-you-writing-funnier-stories

Types of Picture Books

Picture books are written in many styles and cover a wide range of topics.

http://www.writingpicturebooksforchildren.com/types-of-picture-books.html

Choosing a Workshop

The first step is to identify what you want and need.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/12/guest-post-jean-reidy-on-choosing.html

What Takes So Long?

What has to happen between the time your book is acquired and it appears on the shelf?

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/12/why-do-things-take-so-long-in-publishing.html

Ageism

Here's a blog about promoting positive images of aging in children's literature.

http://www.lindseymcdivitt.com/blog/

Historical Fiction

What's the difference between historical fiction and nonfiction?

http://www.marcieatkins.com/2014/12/19/historical-fiction-and-nonfiction-mentor-texts/

Starting Out

Chronicle Books gives advice for writers new to the children's book business.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/blog/2014/12/17/so-youve-written-a-childrens-book-now-what/

Bookstore Events

Here are some hints to having a successful bookstore visit.

https://floweringminds.wordpress.com/2014/11/15/scwbi-sfsouth-bookstore-night-at-hicklebees/

Editorial Letter

You've received your single-spaced, multi-page editorial letter. Now what?

http://katiemccoach.com/taking-feedback-what-to-do-with-your-edit-letter/

Tinkering vs. Progress

Realize that not all revising is changing your book for the better--sometimes it's just changing the words.

http://kidlit.com/2014/12/08/tinkering-vs-progress/

Pacing Problems

How can you speed up or slow down the pacing of your book when needed?

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2014/12/craft-of-writing-dealing-with-pacing.html 

New Literary Agents

There are both pros and cons to working with an agent new to the business.

http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/2013/09/11/should-you-pitch-and-sign-with-a-new-literary-agent-the-pros-and-cons/

Being an Easy Author

How can you show agents and editors you would be an easy author to work with?

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2014/08/10/agent-talk-7-ways-to-make-yourself-an-easy-author-to-work-with/

Outlining Your Novel

Some advantages of creating an outline for your novel before writing.

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/outlining-your-novel/

Adult Characters

Take advantage of having adult characters in your novels to add to the story.

http://katiaraina.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/the-value-of-adults/

Waiting for Your Book's Release

There are many things to consider and tasks to do in the month's leading up to your book's release.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2014/11/preparing-for-release-month-by-kate.html

Facebook for Authors

Some things writers need to know when starting out with Facebook.

http://janefriedman.com/2014/12/08/facebook-for-authors/

First vs. Third

Some things to consider when deciding which point of view to use for your novel.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/01/me-or-you-choosing-between-first-and.html

Worksheets for Writers

Here are links to worksheets and checklists of use to writers.

http://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/

Sound Devices

Use lyrical writing to make your stories sing.

http://michellehbarnes.blogspot.com/2014/08/renee-m-latulippe-sound-bitesmaking_14.html

New Adult

There are key differences between young adult and new adult novels.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/11/guest-post-giveaway-deborah-halverson.html

Prologues

Does your book need a prologue or are you just using one for an infodump?

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/12/to-prologue-or-not.html

Melodrama

There's a fine line between having depth to your story and it being melodramatic.

http://kidlit.com/2014/12/01/the-melodrama-dilemma/