Publishing Terms

Thirty-five terms about the book business that all authors need to know.

http://www.nikkiwoodsmedia.com/35-glossary-terms-authors/

Nonfiction Picture Books

For those who write or are thinking of writing nonfiction picture books, here are some helpful hints.

http://www.juliehedlund.com/melissa-stewart-12-x-12-featured-author-august-2014/

Goodreads Giveaways

Follow these tips to get the most bang for your buck with your Goodreads giveaways.

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/maximize-goodreads-giveaways/

Socializing at Conferences

One of the reasons to go to writers' conferences is to network with other writers and publishing professionals.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/03/25512/

Author Website

Even if you're not yet published, an author website is your business card on the web.

http://bookendsliterary.com/index.php/2016/03/11/hanging-your-shingle-the-authors-website/

Too Many Ideas?

If you don't have time right now to develop your latest great story idea, make sure you make some notes for the future.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/so-many-ideas-so-little-time/

Revise and Resubmit

Is it appropriate to grant an exclusive after you've received an editorial letter with an offer to revise and resubmit? (Hint: yes)

Independent Publishers

The best home for your manuscript might be with an independent publisher--one who's not part of a major conglomerate.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2016/03/guest-post-henry-herz-on-advantages-of.html

Show Don't Tell - Usually

Though the general rule is "show, don't tell," there are always exceptions.

http://annerallen.com/2016/03/show-tell-terrible-advice-writers.html

The Publishing Business

Be prepared to delays and surprises on your road to publication.

http://thewritelife.com/literary-agent-tells-all-5-things-you-dont-know-about-book-publishing/

Cutting Words

There are some simple techniques you can use to tighten your writing.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/cutting-words-you-have-lovingly-crafted.html#.VwgBPvkrJlY

Facebook Author Page

Give people a reason to "like" your author page.

http://www.scbwi.org/tips-for-building-up-your-facebook-author-page/

Paid School Visits

When you're asked why you charge for school visits, you can give these answers.

http://carolinestarrrose.com/why-pay-authors-for-school-visits-anyway/

Professional Writers

Here are some tips on how to treat your writing as a professional career.

https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/want-to-be-a-successful-writer-ten-ways-to-go-pro/

Writers Conferences

To get the most out of a conference, you need to both prepare in advance and reflect afterwards.

http://writerswin.com/five-strategies-to-get-most-from-writers-conference/

Series

When writing a series, avoid these seven deadly sins.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2016/02/guest-post-cory-putnam-oakes-on-seven.html

Giving Too Much Away

It's tempting to say yes to book donations, free author visits, and the like, but you need to learn to say no.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/02/how-much-will-you-give-away/

Character Descriptions

Bring your character to life with vivid character descriptions.

http://ingridsundberg.com/2016/02/08/creating-compelling-character-descriptions/

How Much is Enough?

How do you know when to stop spending time, money, and energy on promoting your book?

http://www.jkscommunications.com/how-much-is-enough-book-publicity/

New Agent

Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary is looking for picture books, middle-grade, and young adult titles.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2016/04/08/free-fall-friday-april-agent-interview/

Promoting Your New Book

Your book's first year after publication is the time to pull out all the stops.

https://marielamba.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/agent-monday-great-book-promo-tips/

After Leaving Your Agent

How do you approach a prospective agent if you and your previous agents have gone your separate ways.

http://mariavicente.com/post/139046754464/how-to-approach-literary-agents-after-parting-ways

Work for Hire

Writing work for hire books is a nice way to bring in income from your writing efforts.

http://rateyourstory.blogspot.com/2016/02/bring-in-money.html

Comparable Books

When you're trying to catch the interest of an agent or editor, it often helps to compare your book to published titles.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/finding-comparable-books/

Book Events

It's up to you to make your book event successful.

http://www.jkscommunications.com/3-tips-on-creating-a-successful-book-event/

Writing Tips

Maybe one of these nineteen writing tips will be what you need to take your writing to the next level.

http://litreactor.com/essays/chuck-palahniuk/stocking-stuffers-13-writing-tips-from-chuck-palahniuk

Contract Negotiations

Negotiating contracts is more than just getting the biggest advance.

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-contract-negotiation-waltz.html

100 Writing Blogs

Here is a list of 100 writing blogs along with a description of their contents.

http://blog.feedspot.com/2016/01/08/top-100-writing-blogs/

Multiple POVs

Sometimes using multiple points of view is the best way to tell your story.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/01/10-tips-to-writing-from-multiple-povs/