Character-Driven Picture Books

What qualities does a picture book need to have it be more about the character than the plot? 

https://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/07/picture-book-university-character.html?m=1

Writing Mistakes

Here are some writing mistakes you probably don't even realize you're doing.

https://writingthroughlife.com/7-writing-mistakes-you-probably-dont-realize-youre-making/

Anatomy of a Synopsis

Just like a story, your synopsis needs a beginning, middle, and end.

http://underdown.org/synopsis.htm

Objective Correlative

Here's a new tool for your writer's toolbox--the objetive correlative uses objects, characters, and setting to create an emotional impact on the reader.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/katia-raina/

Should You Blog

Here are some points to consider if you're wondering whether or not you should have an author blog. 

https://rachellegardner.com/should-all-authors-blog/

Setting

You need to choose the right setting not just for your overall book, but also for every scene. 

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/choose-right-story-setting/# 

Independent Publicists

Here's what you can expect if you decide to hire an independent publicist in addition to the one your publisher provides you. 

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/columns-and-blogs/soapbox/article/79542-what-to-expect-from-independent-publicists.html

Tighten Your Writing

Improve your writing by cutting these mundane elements from your story. 

https://www.janefriedman.com/mundane-elements-cut/

Funding an Author Visit

Ways to help schools find the money to bring you in for an author visit. 

http://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2019/03/20/finding-the-funds-to-pay-for-an-author-visit/

When You Get an Offer

After doing the happy dance, what should you do next after receiving an offer? 

https://subitclub.com/2019/04/02/when-you-get-an-offer/

The Truth About Publishing

From getting published to coping with success, here's an extensive list of things you might not know about publishing. 

https://www.ian-irvine.com/for-writers/the-truth-about-publishing/

Character Name Generator

Here's a fun site to help you create character names depending on archetypes, language, and mythology, to name a few.

https://blog.reedsy.com/character-name-generator

Working With Your Publisher to Market Your Book

Yes, your publisher will do a great deal of work to promote your book, but there are ways you can help, too. 

https://www.scbwi.org/how-to-help-your-publisher-market-your-book/

Using Formatting to Affect Pacing

You can change the pacing of your novel by changing where you put paragraph breaks. 

https://killzoneblog.com/2019/02/pacing-and-spacing-the-power-of-artful-paragraphing.html

Writing Flashbacks

How do you ensure your flashbacks are necessary for your story and, if they are, how do you write them to cause the least confusion for your readers? 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/03/struggling-with-writing-flashbacks-try-using-the-p-a-s-t-method-%EF%BB%BF/

Place and Story

Where you set your story and how you fully envelope your characters in that place is important to your story.

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2019/03/the-where-of-it-all-place-and-story-a-guest-post-by-kathi-appelt/

Realistic Dialogue

We want the dialogue in our books to sound realistic, but without all the boring parts. 

https://killzoneblog.com/2019/03/what-did-you-say-writing-realistic-dialogue.html

What to Expect from an Agent

How an agent helps in not just selling your book, but in guiding your career. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/tip-of-the-day/what-an-agent-does-does-not-do

Tightening Your Writing

Reduce the flab in your manuscript with this tips. 

https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/03/editing-authors-professional-edits/

Show Not Tell

Here are three ways writing tells and doesn't show, and how you can fix them. 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/03/three-ways-writers-tell-not-show-and-how-you-can-fix-them/

Blogging

Writing a blog post is different than simply writing an article and posting it online.

https://annerallen.com/2019/03/how-to-write-web-content/

Pen Names

In this day of social media, does using a pen name make sense? 

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/02/pseudonyms-noms-de-plume-pen-names-or.html

Young Adult or Middle Grade?

How can you tell whether your story is for preteens or teenagers, middle grade or young adult?

https://cornerstonesus.com/894-2/

Nonfiction Rule of Three

Everyone knows about the rule of three in fiction, but what does that mean for nonfiction? 

http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/2019/03/me-and-magic-of-three-by-heather-l.html?m=1

Instagram for Writers

How can you best use the power of Instagram to reach your readers (present and future)? 

https://insights.bookbub.com/guide-instagram-writers/

Writing Contests

How can you tell the difference between scam writing contests and ones that are worth entering? 

https://annerallen.com/2019/02/writing-contests-important/

Synopses

Whether you're writing a one-page or several-page synopsis, here are some hints to make it easier. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/queries-and-synopses-and-proposals/taming-the-synopsis-4-steps-for-perfecting-one-page-and-long-form-synopses

Plot Killers

Here are six mistakes that can reduce the impact of a great plot. 

https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-mistakes-that-can-kill-a-great-plot/

Publisher Catalogs

If you are looking to see what types of books a publisher brings out, you can find online copies of their catalogs here. 

https://www.edelweiss.plus/

Descriptive Writing

Use all five senses to make your readers feel like they are experiencing the story along with your characters. 

https://refiction.com/articles/descriptive-writing/