Understanding Agent/Editor Responses

Just what do the different responses you get to a submission actually mean? 

https://www.lspark.com/writing/editorese.html

Paying for Author Visits

Help schools and libraries afford your author visit by sharing these resources with them. 

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2019/06/how-to-pay-for-author-visit.html

Book Series

Here are some tips if you're considering writing a book series. 

https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/writers/advice/738/dedicated-genre-advice/writing-for-children/

Self-Editing

It takes many rounds of edits of different types to revise your manuscript. 

https://ashleewillisauthor.wordpress.com/2019/06/20/how-i-self-edit-my-books/

Wordpress Author Sites

If you're thinking of building your author website with Wordpress, here's what you need to know. 

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/06/21/how-to-get-started-with-a-wordpress-author-website/

Plot Holes

Use these five suggestions to avoid holes in your story's plots. 

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2019/06/19/writing-tips-5-ways-to-avoid-plot-holes-in-your-novel/

Characters With Personality

How to use the Myers-Briggs personality types to bring your characters to life. 

https://writerunboxed.com/2019/06/21/writing-characters-with-personality/

Resources for Writers

Here's a list of links of interest to writers of websites, blogs, classes, and much more. 

http://justincolonbooks.com/resources-for-writers/

Setting as Character

Done right, your setting can become another character in your story. 

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2019/06/27/setting-as-character-by-katia-raina/

Before You Sign With an Agent

Here are some questions to ask when you get a call from an agent. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/guest-columns/10-questions-to-ask-an-agent-before-you-sign?sfns=mo

The Power of Silence

By silencing the dialogue and action in a scene, you allow room for the character's thoughts and personality to emerge. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/06/37152/

The Climax of a Novel

A novel's climax isn't just a single event, but includes the scenes on either side of it. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/4-ways-to-improve-plotclimax-in-your-writing

Who's Looking At Your Website?

When you're designing and building your website, it's important to keep your audience in mind. 

http://bookendsliterary.com/2019/06/20/whos-looking-at-your-website/

Social Media

What do agents and editors want to see when they look at your social media? 

http://inkygirl.com/inkygirl-main/2019/6/17/poll-results-what-editors-and-agents-look-for-in-social-medi.html

Selling Books at Conventions

If you're doing a booksigning, what can you do to convince people to buy your book(s)?

https://nowastedink.com/2019/06/14/selling-books-at-conventions-by-lydia-sherrier/

Openings

What should you have in the beginning of your story that will make a reader continue reading?

https://mythicscribes.com/writing-techniques/first-word-beginnings/

Great Picture Books

What can you do in writing a picture book to make it successful in the marketplace. 

http://tracymarchini.com/2011/02/14/9-factors-that-make-a-picture-book-successful/

After a Writer's Death

You need to plan what you want to be done, after you pass away, with both your published and unpublished works.

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2019/06/now-that-youre-dead-about-that-novel.html

Endings

You've reached the end of your novel, and now it's time to make sure you've tied up all the loose strings. 

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/07/who-ordered-happily-ever-after.html

Word Choice

There are so many things to consider when choosing the perfect word, especially when writing picture books. 

https://www.writingforward.com/better-writing/word-choice

Story Goals

Yes, your main character needs goals, but don't let them slow down the pace of your story. 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/06/story-goals-are-they-slowing-your-storys-pace/

Great Dialogue

Here are some tips from The Gilmore Girls for writing memorable dialogue. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/06/5-tips-from-gilmore-girls-for-writing-great-dialogue/

Types of Structures

There are so many structures to choose from in writing your story--from traditional to circular, cumulative to parallel, and many more. 

http://12x12challenge.com/2019/06/01/12-x-12-featured-author-june-2019-lauren-kerstein/

Kidlit Writing Mistakes

If you're writing for children, the biggest mistake you can make is not to read current children's books. 

https://www.writermag.com/improve-your-writing/writing-for-young-readers/childrens-book-mistakes/

Interesting Scenes

Here are some tips to make your scenes more interesting to your readers. 

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-write-interesting-scenes/#

Manuscript Formatting

Here's how to format your manuscripts using Microsoft Word. 

http://www.writingforchildrenandteens.com/writing-basics/how-to-format-your-manuscript/

Compelling Characters

Here are six "F words" (no, not that one) for making your characters stand out for your readers. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/06/six-f-words-for-compelling-characters/

Synopsis

At some point you'll have to write a synopsis for your novel, so you might as well have some tips on how to do so. 

https://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2019/05/31/how-to-write-a-synopsis-for-your-novel/

Writing Rules

Sometimes you need to set aside the standard wisdom and write.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/06/down-with-the-rules/

Chapters

How do you organize the parts of a novel's chapters? 

https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2019/05/how-to-organize-a-chapter

Character Checklist

Fill out this checklist from Cheryl Klein about your characters to have a better understanding of them.  

http://www.cherylklein.com/book-resources/charchecklist