Picture Book Publishers

Here's an update to the monster list of picture book publishers. 

https://frolickingthroughcyberspace.blogspot.com/p/monster-list-of-childrens-book.html?m=1

Picture Book Editing

Here's a basic checklist to use when editing your picture book. 

https://cbiclubhouse.com/clubhouse/try-this-picture-book-editing-checklist/

Cover Reveals

How and where to reveal your book cover is a part of your marketing strategy. 

http://authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/the-art-of-the-cover-reveal/

Verb Tenses

It's easy to get tripped on when figuring out which verb tense to use. 

https://www.janefriedman.com/the-easy-to-fix-tense-problem-that-might-be-tripping-your-readers-up/

Literary Devices in Nonfiction

Nonfiction books can benefit from the same literary devices as those used in fiction. 

https://lisadkerrbooks.com/2020/04/17/how-to-use-literary-devices-to-make-your-nonfiction-picture-books-come-alive/

Middle-Grade Novels

There are three characteristics of middle-grade novels.

https://lernerbooks.blog/2018/04/3-key-components-middle-grade-novels.html

Signing With and Agent

Here are some questions you might want to consider before signing with a literary agent.

https://bookendsliterary.com/2020/04/09/questions-to-ask-before-signing-with-a-literary-agent/

Library of Congress

Twice a week, the Library of Conference has webinars of interest to authors doing research for a book. 

https://loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/office-hours/

Avoiding Repetitive Conflict

If your characters are already involved in a conflict, don't have them encounter the same one again. 

https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-tips-for-avoiding-repetitive-conflict/

Story Ideas

Here are some ways to make your story idea unique. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/9-ways-to-originalize-your-story-idea/

Rhetorical Questions

Should characters in your book propose rhetorical question?

Comp Titles

Do you really need comp titles and, if so, what should they be?

http://www.juliehedlund.com/do-you-really-need-comp-titles/

Sense of Touch

Make your prose come alive by including your characters' sense of touch. 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/04/breathe-life-into-your-prose-with-the-sense-of-touch/

Middle Grade or Young Adult?

This post explains the many differences between these two categories of books. 

https://writingmiddlegrade.com/middle-grade-ya-books/

Book Trailers

Here are hints on how to make a book trailer and why you should do so. 

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/04/how-to-make-an-awesome-book-trailer-and-why/

Author Bios

Whether you're in the querying stage or about to have your book published, you need to craft an inviting author bio.

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/04/4-elements-to-craft-your-author-bio/

Polishing Your Prose

Consider these suggestions when self-editing to make your prose sparkle. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/polishing-your-prose-tips-for-self-editing

Blending Types of Nonfiction

Take a narrative nonfiction, add some expository literature, and come up with a new type of nonfiction. 

http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/2020/05/beyond-5-kinds-of-nonfiction-blended.html

Book Titles

These are some points to consider when you're choosing a title for your book. 

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=1016917725611909564#allposts

Multiple Points of View

How do you balance the amount of each character gets when your books has multiple points of view? 

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-balance-multiple-povs/

Virtual Launch Events

Here are some ideas to bring your launch party online. 

https://insights.bookbub.com/virtual-book-launch-events/

Verse Novels

Novels in verse are a string of emotional moments.

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/15758/verse-novels-a-string-of-emotional-moments/

Press Releases

Here are some tips to make your press release work harder for you.

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/02/make-your-books-press-release-work-harder/

Comp Titles

Do you really need comp titles (other books similar to yours) in your queries?

http://www.juliehedlund.com/do-you-really-need-comp-titles/

Picture Book Tips

Here are ten tips to help make your picture book the best it can be.

http://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2020/01/ten-top-picture-book-writing-tips-lynne.html

Dialogue-Only Picture Books

What do you need to consider if you're writing a picture book that consists only of dialogue? 

http://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2020/03/dialogue-only-picture-books-challenges.html

The Agent Search

Some people think the search for an agent is like looking for the perfect date.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/12/the-dating-er-agent-search-game.html

Blurbs

Whether you're asked to blurb someone else's book or you're being asked to give a blurb, here's what you need to know.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/03/blurbing-and-getting-blurbed/

Book Fairs

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of attending book fairs.

https://annerallen.com/2020/03/first-book-fair-13-tips/

Young Adult or Middle Grade?

How do you tell what category your book fits into--young adult or middle grade?

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

Secondary Sources

We all know the importance of using primary sources, but sometimes it's those secondary sources that provide the information we need. 

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2020/02/26/secondary-sources-to-the-rescue/