Third Person

 How to avoid head hopping when you're writing in third person.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/08/third-person-omniscient-vs-limited-vs-head-jumping

Agent Websites

Here's a list of top websites about agents and publishing in general.

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/writers-digest-top-agent-websites-2020

Nonfiction

 Ten tips for writing and selling kids' nonfiction.

https://lisadkerrbooks.com/2020/08/19/red-hot-nonfiction-for-kids-ten-tips-to-creating-and-selling-it//

Characters

 Here are nine things you need to know about your character.

http://www.10minutenovelists.com/the-nine-things-your-characters-need-from-you/

Character Names

 What are some of the resources to use when choosing your characters' names?

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/character-names

Transitions

 Help your readers make the transition between scenes by making sure they know the time and place of the new scene.

http://www.plottopunctuation.com/article-scenecraft-2-how-to-create-smooth-scene-transitions.html

Finding an Agent

 The agent search may seem overwhelm, but you can break it down into eight steps.

https://jerichowriters.com/hub/get-agent/

Rhyming Picture Books

 If you're going to write a picture book in rhyme, make sure you do it well.

https://picturebookbuilders.com/2020/07/meet-federico-and-the-wolf-a-master-class-in-metered-rhyme/

Book Launches

 There are three tiers to your book launch--marathons, sprints, and pounces.

https://www.janefriedman.com/marathons-sprints-and-pounces-3-tiered-approach-to-book-launches/

Character Development

 Questions to ask (and answer!) your characters to make them more rounded.

https://kidlit.com/2019/06/17/character-development-questions-to-ask-and-answer/

Promotion Videos

 Here are five ways to use videos to promote your book.

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/07/5-ways-to-use-videos-to-promote-authors-and-their-books/

Successful Picture Books

 What raises a picture book from merely good to great?

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

Graphic Novels

 Here are links to many resources about writing a graphic novel.

http://www.kidlit411.com/2017/01/Kidlit411-Graphic-Novels.html

Character's Primary Attribute

 Yes, our characters should be well-rounded, but there is usually one attribute that defines her more than others.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/08/identifying-your-characters-primary-attribute/

Giveaways

 If you're doing a giveaway, make sure it's both legal and honest.

https://www.janefriedman.com/how-to-do-honest-and-legal-giveaways-as-an-author/

Deep Point of View

 Writing in deep point of view brings your readers into the minds and emotions of your characters.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/08/8-common-questions-about-writing-in-deep-point-of-view/

Series

 What are some of the reasons you might consider writing your book as part of a series?

https://annerallen.com/2020/08/any-which-way-but-done-writing-a-series-for-fun-and-flavor/

Animals in Picture Books

 How do you use animals in picture books and when should you do so?

http://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2020/08/using-animal-characters-in-picture.html

Blurb Requests

What are some of the ways you can answer when someone asks you to blurb a book?  

https://writerunboxed.com/2020/08/03/four-ways-to-answer-a-blurb-request/ 

Tighten Your Writing

 Your readers will appreciate if you get rid of the excess words/paragraphs/scenes that slow down your story.

https://annerallen.com/2020/08/12-tips-to-write-tight/

Backstory

 How do you weave in your character's backstory without pulling your readers out of the story?

https://writerunboxed.com/2020/07/06/how-to-weave-in-backstory-without-stalling-out-your-story/

Interpreting Rejections

 Here's how to interpret the different types of rejections you might receive on your manuscript.

https://medium.com/1-one-infinity/how-to-interpret-literary-agent-rejections-a5d5c371e7ee

Aging Up to Middle Grade

 Sometimes what you thought you were writing a picture book, but it would really work better as a middle grade.

https://www.nonfiction-ninjas.com/blog/upgrade-to-middle-grade

Similes

 Similes and the like give your writing flavor, but not if they're overused.

https://kidlit.com/2020/07/27/overusing-the-simile/

Antagonists

 To fully flesh out your protagonist's character, she needs a strong antagonist.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/07/10-traits-of-strong-antagonist.html

Plot Holes

 Four questions to ask to avoid having holes in your plot.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/prevent-plot-holes/

Elevator Pitches

 You need to have a short description (aka elevator pitch) of your book in case someone asks what you're working on.

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/07/how-to-craft-an-elevator-pitch-that-sells.html

Historical Fiction

 Here are six tips for writing historical fiction (and nonfiction, too!)

https://www.janefriedman.com/dos-and-donts-of-writing-historical-fiction/

Query First Impressions

Put your best foot forward in your query letter by following these tips.  

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2020/07/rejected-again-it-may-be-your-first.html

 

Middle Grade Market

Here are some points to think about when you're considering what your middle grade novel will be about.

https://jerichowriters.com/hub/childrens-book/learn-middle-grade-mg-fiction-market/