Podcasts

Here are some podcasts of interest to children's writers. 

https://writersrumpus.com/2019/11/05/a-plethora-of-podcasts/

Self Editing

Here are sixteen tips for effectively editing your own manuscript. 

https://killzoneblog.com/2019/10/16-concrete-tips-for-effectively-editing-your-own-fiction.html

Author Visit Benefits

A school superintendent lays out the many benefits of having an author visit a school.

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/author-visit-benefits-a-superintendent-weighs-in/

Loglines

When an agent or editor asks you what your book is about, you need to be able to provide a short, simple answer. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/10/creating-a-multi-use-logline/

Cover Reveals

What is a cover reveal and how to you arrange one to your book's best advantage? 

https://insights.bookbub.com/cover-reveal-checklist/

Characterization vs. Character

For your readers to truly understand your characters, you need to provide more than their characterization or the surface details. 

https://www.septembercfawkes.com/2019/10/never-confuse-characterization-for.html

Writing Conferences

If, like many authors, you're an introvert, here are some hints to surving a writing conference.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/10/an-introverts-guide-to-writers.html

Spaghetti Agents

You want to avoid an agent who will submit your work everywhere, as opposed to carefully making a submission list, and hopes that it will stick somewhere. 

https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2011/04/spaghetti-agents

Character Motivation

A strong motive for your character's actions will keep your readers turning the page. 

https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/09/motive-stories-readers/

Middle-grade Marketing

Middle-grade authors provide marketing tips that worked for their novels.

http://scbwi.blogspot.com/2019/10/author-tested-middle-grade-marketing.html

Expository Nonfiction

An irresistible hook helps make expository nonfiction sing.

http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/2019/09/writing-expository-nonfiction-that_30.html

How Authors Make Money

How books advances, royalties, subrights, and more provide income to an author.

https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2019/07/how-authors-make-money

Critique Groups

The positives and negatives of being in a critique group.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/09/up-and-down-sides-of-critique-groups/

Theme

Your story's theme is different than its plot. 

https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-the-theme-of-a-book/

Critique Steps

To provide a thorough critique, there are many items you need to consider. 

https://www.soaring20spb.com/blog/2019/9/9/eight-steps-to-a-thorough-critique?sfns=mo

Picture Book Basics

From how many pages to text vs. illustration, here are some basics you need to know when writing a picture book. 

https://www.wordsandpics.org/2013/07/picture-book-basics-understanding-format.html

Pacing

Pacing moves your story along at the right rate for what is happening. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/7-tools-for-pacing-a-novel-keeping-your-story-moving-at-the-right-pace

Flat Characters

Here are some reasons your readers may find your characters flat. 

https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2019/09/7-reasons-your-characters-feel-flat

Preorders

Why are preorders important for the future sales and marketing of a book.

http://bookendsliterary.com/2019/08/06/why-preorders-matter/

Simple Tweaks

Here are three simple tweaks to make your manuscript stronger.

http://annkroeker.com/2018/08/28/ep-167-how-to-be-a-better-writer-3-simple-tweaks-you-can-try-today/

Word Choices

One of the joys of writing is being able to choose the perfect word. 

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/7837/guest-post-leslie-helakoski-and-darcy-pattison-word-choices-writing-picture-books-that-soar/

Bookending Your Writing

Why is it so satisfying when your ending echoes, or bookends, your opening? 

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/08/circle-your-writing-with-bookends.html

Choosing a POV

There is no best point of view, rather the best one to to tell your story. 

https://authorkristenlamb.com/2015/06/choosing-a-p-o-v-what-is-best-for-your-story-structure-part-9/

Traditional Publishing

Here are some of the realities for most authors of traditional publishing.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/08/how-i-stay-grounded-7-realities-of.html

Researching

Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, research often needs to be a part of your writing process. 

https://zoemmccarthy.com/writing/13-suggestions-for-when-and-what-to-research-for-your-story

Cutting Words

It's not always easy to trim your words, but here are some hints to help you cut out the fat in your manuscript. 

https://byomentor.com/2019/08/05/cutting-words/

Writers' Organizations

How do you find the writers' organization that will help you bring your work to the next level? 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/08/finding-the-right-writer-organization/

Picture Books and Older Students

How can you best incorporate picture books into your middle school (or older!) classroom? 

https://pernillesripp.com/2018/06/15/using-picture-books-with-older-students-a-how-to-guide/?sfns=mo

Query Format

What does and doesn't go in your query letter? 

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2019/07/do-all-yall-need-refresher-course-on.html

Query Formats

Here's a simple of the do's and don'ts of formatting your query. 

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2019/07/do-all-yall-need-refresher-course-on.html

Picture Book Biographies

Here are some things to consider before writing a picture book biography. 

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/13779/10-things-to-consider-when-writing-a-picture-book-biography/