Series

Some pros and cons about writing a series. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/05/tips-on-writing-a-series-plus-a-giveaway/

Writing Middle Grade

The first golden rule of writing middle is grade is to see the world through their eyes, not yours. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-golden-rules-of-writing-middle-grade

Query Tips

When you're ready to query, here are some tips for you to consider. 

https://bookendsliterary.com/2020/05/20/top-ten-query-tips/

Dialogue Mistakes

Here are eight ways you may be bungling your dialogue. 

http://www.10minutenovelists.com/eight-ways-you-may-be-bungling-dialogue/

Narrative vs. Expository Nonfiction

How do two of the major types of nonfiction writing, expository and narrative, compare? 

http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/2020/05/narrative-vs-expository-two-nonfiction.html

Grammar Checkers

If you need help with your grammar, here's a list of programs to help you.

https://smartblogger.com/best-grammar-checker/

Story Decisions

Small decisions in your story can have a huge impact. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/05/small-decisions-huge-story-impact/

Evaluating Publishing Contracts

Make sure you're not sabotaging yourself when signing a publishing contract. 

https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2020/05/evaluating-publishing-contracts-six.html

Inciding Incident

How do you show the event that sparks the rest of your novel?  

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-inciting-incidents

Comp Titles

Do you need to include comparative titles in your query and, if so, how do you find them? 

https://literaticat.substack.com/p/best-of-ask-the-agent-all-about-comps

Word Choice

Your choice of words affects many aspects of your storytelling.

https://jamigold.com/2020/05/word-choice-what-does-it-mean-for-our-writing/

Peer Critiques vs. Professional Editing

How do you know whether you should get a professional editor for your work? 

https://www.janefriedman.com/peer-critique-versus-professional-editing/

Virtual Book Launches

Here are some tips to make your virtual book launch more memorable. 

https://www.janefriedman.com/create-virtual-book-launch/

Agency Contracts

What should you look for (or avoid) in an literary agent contract? 

https://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2020/04/what-authors-should-look-for-or-look.html

Describing Locations

Even if you've never been to the location your book is set in, you need to get all the details correct.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/04/how-to-describe-a-location-youve-never-visited/

Structural Toolbox

One of the many toolboxes you need as a writer is a structural one, to identify and fix your stories.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/03/why-all-writers-need-a-structural-toolbox/

Clarity in Writing

If the information is not on the page, your readers don't know it. 

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/04/if-its-not-on-the-page-your-reader-doesnt-know-it

Openings

Here are eight ways not to begin your novel. 

http://www.10minutenovelists.com/eight-awful-beginnings-you-want-to-avoid/

Young Adult

How to tell if you book is or isn't a YA novel. 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/06/ya-or-not-ya/

Author Branding

What is an author brand and how do you develop one? 

https://nowastedink.com/2020/06/25/author-branding-by-rennie-st-james/

Revise and Resubmit

What does it really mean when an agent asks you to revise your manuscript and resubmit it? 

https://bookendsliterary.com/2020/06/25/interpreting-a-revise-and-resubmit-by-a-literary-agent/

Author Contracts

What are the most important points you should look for in an agent or publisher contract? 

https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/2020/06/legal-aspects-of-writing-interview-with-author-agent-jacqui-lipton-and-giveaway/

Character Grids

Character grids can help you keep track of what your characters are doing and feeling in each part of your story. 

https://kimharrison.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/character-grid-2/

Literary Executor

You need to decide who has control over what is done with your books after you die. 

https://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/621108222048239616/i-dont-have-a-will-right-now-for-the-time-being

Map Building

Although you might think you only need to map build your world when writing fantasy, it helps to do so in realistic fiction, too. 

https://mythicscribes.com/world-building/map-building-for-writers/

Two Main Characters

How do you craft your story when you have more than one main character? 

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2020/06/crafting-story-with-two-main-characters.html

Believable Dialogue

Your readers won't identify with your characters if their dialogue doesn't sound realistic. 

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2020/06/10/writing-believable-dialogue-for-kids/

Character Development

Round out your characters by including these traits.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/06/the-8-cs-of-character-development/

Power of Pronouns

Using pronouns, if done well, is a powerful shortcut for our readers.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/06/power-of-pronouns-part-1/

Active Verbs

Use active verbs to bring your writing to life.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Active-Verbs-List.pdf

Picture Book Endings

Ending a picture book is not as simple as writing, "the end." 

http://robsanderswrites.blogspot.com/2011/02/effective-endings.html