Leaving Your Agent

Sometimes the best of matches doesn't work out, and it becomes time to divorce your agent.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-dionne/inside-traditional-publis_5_b_8240370.html

Mistakes on the Road to Publication

Learn from a debut author what mistakes to avoid on your way to being published.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/7-mistakes-i-made-on-the-way-to-a-publishing-contract/

Email Subject Line

If you're querying by email, you should make sure your subject line gives the necessary information.

http://christaheschke.blogspot.com/2014/06/querying-tip-subject-line.html

First School Visit

Your first school visit can be nerve-wracking, but a little preparation goes a long way.

http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2015/06/author-school-visits-preparing-for-your.html

Facebook Author Page

Is it worthwhile to have a Facebook author page as part of your social media campaign?

http://blog.reedsy.com/facebook-author-page-still-worth-it

Inventing a Language

When you create a language for your fantasy novel, you want it to sound as if it were real.

http://mythicscribes.com/world-building/crafting-a-language/

Picture Book Dummies

Even if you're not an illustrator, you should make a dummy for all your picture books, and here's how.

http://www.darcypattison.com/picture-books/how-to-mock-up-a-picture-book/

Fair Use

Before you use copyrighted material, you need to understand the idea of fair use.

https://janefriedman.com/the-fair-use-doctrine/

Pinterest for Writers

How can you best use Pinterest to market your book?

http://groggorg.blogspot.kr/2015/04/pinterest-for-writers-part-1-by-tina-cho.html
http://groggorg.blogspot.kr/2015/04/pinterest-for-writers-part-2-by-tina-cho.html

Word Counts

Here are some standard word counts for each children's book genre along with specific book examples.

http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordcount-dracula.html

Book Trailers

Essential tips for creating your own book trailer.

https://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2015/08/13/trailer-reveal-for-hamster-princess-harriet-the-invincible-8-essential-tips-for-creating-your-own-book-trailer/

Self-Editing Basics

You need to be the first editor of your manuscript, and here are some basics to know.

http://thewritelife.com/self-editing-basics/#.zn7j5u:sAb7

Internal Dialogue

Internal thoughts, when used correctly, are necessary for your story.

https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/5-reasons-internal-dialogue-is-essential-in-fiction-and-how-to-use-it-in-your-story/

Getting Feedback

Critiques of your manuscript are not always easy to hear, but they're a necessary part of the writing process.

http://writerscircle.com/how-to-take-feedback-and-trust-it-too/

Swag

Which swag do people keep and which do they toss?

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/10/some-thoughts-on-swag.html

Introverts and Conferences

There's still a place for you at writing conferences, even if you're an introvert.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/introverts-guide-conferences/

Publishing Jobs

There are many more jobs in publishing than that of editor or agent.

http://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/130625030545/hi-i-was-wondering-what-kinds-of-jobs-there-were

When You Haven't Heard Back

What is appropriate to do when you've waited and waited and haven't heard back from an editor or agent?

https://elizabeth-law.squarespace.com/blog/2014/9/30/the-art-of-following-up-5-things-to-do-when-you-havent-heard-back-from-an-editor-or-agent

Proofreading

It's not easy to find errors in your own manuscript, but these proofreading tips will help.

http://grammar.about.com/od/improveyourwriting/a/tipsproofreading.htm

Words to Cut

Eliminate these filler words to make your manuscript tighter.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2015/10/fabulous-list-of-43-words-to-kill.html#.ViKzevlVhBc

Starting Your Novel

Here are some hints about how to and how not to begin your novel.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/starting-your-novel-nine-dos-and-donts/

Cover Art

As an author, do you have any say in the cover art of your book?

http://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/129949968155/how-much-input-does-the-author-have-in-cover-art

Historical Fiction

If you write historical fiction, you'd better enjoy doing research.

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/8-rules-of-writing-historical-fiction-research

Booksellers

Booksellers are an author's best friends, and you should know how to talk to them.

http://ingridsundberg.com/2015/09/21/managing-your-finances-as-a-freelance-writer/

Finances

If you're a freelance writer, you need to know how to manage your finances.

http://ingridsundberg.com/2015/09/21/managing-your-finances-as-a-freelance-writer/

Exclusive Requests

What does it mean when an agent asks for an exclusive and how does it work.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/exclusive-requests-from-literary-agents-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work/

School Visit Fees

Find out what other people charge, on average, to do a school visit.

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/?p=1125

Writing Humorous Picture Books

Here are some techniques to add humor to your picture book text.

https://lje1.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/writing-humorous-picture-books/

Developmental Editor

A developmental editor looks at the big picture items in your story.

http://thisiswriting.com/what-is-a-developmental-editor/

Organizing Your Plot

These four steps can help you turn your plot ideas into a plot.

http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/4-steps-for-organizing-plot-ideas-into.html