Author Visit Fees

How much should you charge for an author visit? 

https://author2author.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-should-i-charge-for-author-visit.html

Picture Books 101

Picture books aren't just short books; learn the what makes it a picture book.

https://medium.com/@michaelhingston/picture-books-101-from-alison-hughes-9b9eec235b19

Researching Agents

Recommendations on how and where to find out more about agents before querying.

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2017/06/how-to-research-literary-agent

Writer Hashtags

No matter your social media platform of choice, you should be familiar with these writer-related hashtags.

https://writerswrite.co.za/85-hashtags-writers-need-know/

Agent Rejects

Agent Marie Lamba shares five reasons why she rejects a manuscript. 

https://authorchronicles.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/five-reasons-for-agent-rejections-of-a-manuscript/

Writers' Conferences

What do you gain by going to a writers' conference? 

http://writerunboxed.com/2017/08/24/what-a-writers-conference-really-buys-you/

Elements of a Picture Book

Here are ten essential elements to a good picture book. 

https://kathrynevans.ink/2012/12/17/ten-essential-picture-book-elements/

Character Description

When you physically describe your character, make each detail serve a purpose.

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/02/describing-your-character-how-to-make-every-detail-count/

Picture Book Revision

Here are some common mistakes in picture book manuscripts. 

http://www.writingforchildrenandteens.com/revision/revision-9-1-1-for-fiction-picture-books/

Blogging

Ten tips for a successful author blog. 

http://annerallen.com/2017/12/easy-author-blog-10-tips/

Plotting

There are many ways to approach plotting your story. 

https://medium.com/@eannaroberts/plotting-your-story-6d1bc6ca674c

Author Websites

Don't make these mistakes on your author website. 

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2017/11/top-10-ways-your-website-leaves-readers-and-leads-in-the-dust/

Series

Six things to consider before writing a series.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2017/11/6-things-to-consider-before-writing.html

School Visit Fees

Here are some answers to the question of why pay authors for school visits. 

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

Ways to Hear No

If you include these in your query, you're likely to hear "no."

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2017/09/7-fast-way-to-hear-no.html

Book Marketing

This site contains many links to all aspects of book marketing. 

https://insights.bookbub.com/ultimate-guide-book-marketing/

Pacing

Here are twenty ways to think about the pace of your novel. 

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/pacing-your-plot-20-ways-to-rethink-your-narrative-pace

Family History

Your family history is a gold mine of ideas for your books.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/12/writing-fiction-using-family-history/

Episodic Writing

What is episodic writing and is it always a bad thing. 

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/12/episodic-vs-epic-go-bigger-writing/

Self-Editing Basics

Once your manuscript is finished, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work revising. 

https://rebeccatdickson.com/2013/12/12/cut-it-out-self-editing-basics/

Kidlit Blogs

The top 100 children's book blogs and websites for parents, teachers, and kids.

https://blog.feedspot.com/childrens_book_blogs/

Handshake Agreements

Should you have a written agency agreement or is a handshake good enough? 

http://accrispin.blogspot.com/2017/12/author-agent-handshake-agreements.html

Types of Editing

From copy editing to developmental editing, there are many ways for an editor to help you revise your manuscript. 

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/12/different-kinds-editing-breakdown-examples/