Saturday, February 28, 2015

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

Friday, February 27, 2015

Thursday, February 26, 2015

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/

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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/

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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/

Monday, February 23, 2015

Sunday, February 22, 2015

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

Saturday, February 21, 2015

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

Friday, February 20, 2015

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

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Ageism

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

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Historical Fiction

What's the difference between historical fiction and nonfiction?

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

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/

Monday, February 16, 2015

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/

Sunday, February 15, 2015

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/

Saturday, February 14, 2015

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/

Friday, February 13, 2015

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 


Thursday, February 12, 2015

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/

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

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/

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Outlining Your Novel

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

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

Monday, February 9, 2015

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/

Sunday, February 8, 2015

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

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Facebook for Authors

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

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

Friday, February 6, 2015

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

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Worksheets for Writers

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

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

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Sound Devices

Use lyrical writing to make your stories sing.

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

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

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

Monday, February 2, 2015

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

Sunday, February 1, 2015

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/