Instagram

Young adult writers will find many of their readers on Instagram, so how should you use this to market your book?  #KidLitTips

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/09/16/instagram-market-books/

Avoiding Scams

As a new (or not so new) writer, beware of leaving yourself open to scammers.  #KidLitTips

http://annerallen.com/2017/09/publishing-scams-7-new-writer-mistakes/

Self-Editing

Ten simple ways to edit your own manuscript. 

http://thewritelife.com/self-editing-basics/#.qj4rwzm:sAb7

Flashbacks

Sometimes a flashback isn't one--it's part of non-linear plotting.  #KidLitTips

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/09/is-it-a-flashback/

Likeable Characters

What can you do to make your characters more likeable? 

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/11/10-methods-to-make-your-character-likeable/

Common Writing Errors

If you commit these errors, you run the risk of being branded a newbie.  

http://thewritelife.com/10-common-writing-errors-that-make-you-look-like-a-newbie/

Taxes

What you as a writer need to know about taxes. 

https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2017/09/writers-know-taxes

Pitches

Are pitch sessions at conferences worth it?  #KidLitTips

http://bookendsliterary.com/2017/09/12/why-we-need-to-deemphasize-pitches/

Takeaway

Knowing your story's takeaway will help in pitching and marketing it.

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2017/09/what-is-your-storys-take-away.html

Historical Newspapers

Did you know that there are sites where you can view historical newspapers for free?  #KidLitTips

http://www.theancestorhunt.com/blog/6-best-free-u-s-online-historical-newspaper-collections#.WiHEr0qnFlZ

Marketing Strategies

Powerhouse marketing advice from Josh Funk.  #KidLitTips

https://writersrumpus.com/2017/08/29/josh-funk-shares-powerhouse-marketing-strategies/

Quitting a Project

How do you decide when it's time to give up on a project and move on to something new?  #KidLitTips

https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/signs-time-to-quit-writing-project/

When Your Agent Lets You Go

If your agent decides to drop you, it's rarely about the quality of your writing.  #KidLitTips

http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/when-your-agent-lets-you-go/

Author Websites

These four elements belong on the homepage of your author website.  #KidLitTips

https://www.janefriedman.com/author-website-homepage/

Prologues

If you decide to have a prologue in your book, keep in mind these "don'ts." #KidLitTips

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/craft-and-story-beginnings/great-debate-prologue-not-prologue

Snowflake Method

One way to design your novel is to use the snowflake method. #KidLitTips

https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/

Figures of Speech

You may not know the proper name for these figures of speech, but using them will make your writing more interesting. #KidLitTips

https://www.dailywritingtips.com/15-figures-of-speech-to-color-your-characters/

Historical Novels

Just because your book is fiction, that doesn't mean you can forget to do your research.  #KidLitTips

http://writerunboxed.com/2017/09/22/historical-novels-your-research-to-do-list/

Podcasts

Here are some writing and publishing podcasts.  #KidLitTips

http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2017/09/great-writingpublishing-podcasts-by.html

Reading Your First Draft

Before you can revise your first draft, you have to read it.  #KidLitTips

http://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/reviewing-the-first-draft-how-to-read-your-own-novel/

Strengthening Your Writer's Voice

We always hear that agents and editors are looking for a great voice, but how do you write that?  #KidLitTips

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/excerpts/writing-voice-tools

Young Adult Marketing

Young adults are choosing their own books, so you have to reach them where they are--on social media. #KidLitTips

http://blog.bookbaby.com/2017/07/promote-young-adult-novel-social-media/

Picture Book Agents

Over 170 agents who accept picture books, including my own Liza Fleissig and Ginger Harris at the Liza Royce Agency. #KidLitTips

https://sharischwarz.wordpress.com/picture-book-agents/

Author Websites

These should appear somewhere on your author website homepage. #KidLitTips

https://www.janefriedman.com/author-website-homepage/

Endings

There are four classic ways to end a story. #KidLitTips

http://thewritepractice.com/how-to-end-a-story/?hvid=1DD3tE

Nonfiction Mistakes

You'll want to avoid these nine mistakes when writing nonfiction. #KidLitTips

http://www.writerstreasure.com/nine-fiction-writing-mistakes/

Revise and Resubmit

What's involved when an agent requests a revise and resubmit, and how long can/should you take? #KidLitTips

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/elements-revise-resubmit-request-agent

Point of View

It's important to choose the point of view that best serves your story. #KidLitTips

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/point-view-important-novel-writers

Dialogue

Here are five common, but easy to make, dialogue mistakes. #KidLitTips

http://www.septembercfawkes.com/2017/08/5-most-common-mistakes-with-dialogue.html

Boring Words

Why use these common boring words when ones more interesting will do? #KidLitTips

https://custom-writing.org/assignment-writing-services#boring-words

Historical Novels

Here's a huge list of links to sites that will help make your historical fiction more accurate. #KidLitTips

http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/p/links-for-reference-when-writing-novels.html

Author Blogs

Ten reasons why you should start an author blog. #KidLitTips

http://annerallen.com/2017/08/10-reasons-author-blog/