Story Ideas

If you're stumped on an idea for your next story, maybe one of these methods might help. 

https://www.chloetwist.com/blog/how-to-get-story-ideas/

Blurbs

Here are some reasons your query blurb might not be working. 

http://bookendsliterary.com/2019/08/20/why-your-query-blurb-isnt-working/

Writer's Brand

The pros and cons of whether or not you should break out from your writer's brand. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/07/can-authors-break-free-from-the-brand/

Marketing Objectives

Before you decide on a marketing plan, you need to know what your objectives are (other than just to sell more books). 

https://www.janefriedman.com/before-you-market-your-book-set-your-objectives/

Kidlit Writing Tips

Here are five simple tips to think about if you write for children. 

https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2019/07/5-tips-for-writing-for-children

What Editors Wish Writers Knew

Here are seven things that children's book editors wish authors knew before submitting. 

https://writeforkids.org/blog/2014/09/7-things-editors-at-childrens-book-publishers-wish-writers-knew/

Foreshadowing

Done well, foreshadowing is a might tool in your writer's toolbox. 

https://www.nownovel.com/blog/8-laws-foreshadowing/

Promoting a Debut

What should you do (or not do) and how much does it cost to promote your debut? 

http://www.rachelsolomonbooks.com/blog/my-promo-breakdown

Streamline Your Editing

Here's a list of things to look for as you revise your manuscript. 

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2019/11/quick-and-tidy-tips-to-streamline.html

Picture Perfect Picture Books

These five tips will make your picture book one kids will want to read over and over again. 

http://www.childrenswritersguild.com/five-top-picks-for-a-picture-perfect-picture-book/

School Visits

Here are some examples of school visit letters of agreement that will help make the day go more smoothly.

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/school-visits-letters-of-agreement/

Publishing Lessons

Nine lessons, both business- and emotion-related, about publishing. 

https://www.malindalo.com/blog/2019/12/10/9-lessons-from-10-years-in-publishing

Copyright Myths

There are many misconceptions about copyrights.

https://copyrightalliance.org/ca_post/debunking-copyright-myths/

Writing Fantasy

Here are seven suggestions from Gail Carson Levine for writing fantasy.

https://kidlit.com/2019/12/16/writing-fantasy-gail-carson-levine/

Perfect Endings

What are the elements of a perfect ending for a story? 

https://killzoneblog.com/2019/12/what-makes-for-the-perfect-ending.html

Outlining

Even if you're a pantser, an outline can help in many ways. 

https://www.nonfiction-ninjas.com/blog/outlines-what-else-are-they-good-forby-christine-liu-perkins

Show, Don't Tell

We've all heard the adage, "show, don't tell," but how do you go about doing that? 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/12/show-dont-tell-misunderstood/

Work for Hire

How do you decide if work for hire is for you? 

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/11/writers-is-work-for-hire-for-you.html

Critique Groups

Why it's important to be part of a critique group. 

http://fantasy-faction.com/2019/on-the-importance-of-critique-groups

Fair Use

When is it fair use to include third-party text in your manuscript? 

https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/fair-use-when-can-i-use-third-party-text-by-joseph-perry/

Picture Book Agents

Contrary to popular wisdom, there are agents out there willing to take picture book clients.  

https://frolickingthroughcyberspace.blogspot.com/p/monster-list-of-picture-book-agents.html

Successful School Visits

Three simple tips to help ensure your school visit is a success. 

https://writersrumpus.com/2015/03/17/3-secrets-to-school-visit-success/

Agents or Editors?

Is it better to find an agent first or submit directly to publishers? 

https://www.janefriedman.com/query-agents-editors/

Novel Writing Tips

Here are some tips for those new (and not so new) to writing novels. 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/11/improve-your-novel-writing-11-tips-for-newbies/

Middle Grade or Young Adult

How do you tell if you're writing a middle grade or young adult novel? 

https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-tell-if-youre-writing-middle-grade-or-young-adult-fiction/

Editorial Feedback

How do you approach revising your manuscript after receiving editorial feedback? 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/11/how-to-navigate-editorial-feedback-and-revise-your-wip/

Place

You can use the places in your story to move the plot forward. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/5-thoughts-on-how-to-use-place-to-move-your-story-forward

Editing a YA Anthology

Here are some things to consider and steps to take if you want to edit a young adult anthology. 

https://dailydahlia.wordpress.com/2019/07/09/so-you-want-to-edit-a-ya-anthology/?sfns=mo

Comp Titles

When you query, you may be asked to find competing titles, so here are some hints how to do so. 

https://annerallen.com/2019/11/finding-using-competing-book-titles/

Describing Hair

Here's an comprehensive guide to how to describe characters' hair. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2019/11/writing-about-hair-comprehensive-guide/

Small Publishers

Here are some questions to ask if you're going with a small (or even a large) publisher. 

https://rachellegardner.com/questions-to-ask-a-small-publisher/