Word Choice

 Here are some things to look for in choosing that perfect word.

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/11/the-perfect-word-eight-qualities-to-look-for.html

Plot Structures

 Look past the traditional plot structures to see if any of these would work for your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/12/7-more-plot-structures-for-pantsers/

Picture Books

 Twenty questions to ask yourself when you're writing or revising a picture book.

https://rachelhamby.com/for-writers/

Middle-grade Voice

 How can you  nail that authentic middle-grade voice.

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

Chapter Books

 Links to everything you wanted to know about chapter books.

http://www.kidlit411.com/2013/12/kidlit411-chapter-books.html

Using Specifics in Your Story

 Contrary to what you might think, giving specific details in your story will make it more universal.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/11/how-specifics-make-your-stories-universal/

Story Elements

 What elements combine together to create a story?

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/11/before-its-too-late-six-tips-to-speed-up-the-pace.html

Pacing

 Keep your story moving and your readers engaged by upping the pacing.

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/11/before-its-too-late-six-tips-to-speed-up-the-pace.html

Infodumps

 You can avoid infodumps by using these hints to weave the information you need to give into your story.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2009/12/your-words-are-dead-to-me.html

Big Words

 A big word must be two things: the right word and the best word.

https://www.janefriedman.com/the-charm-of-the-large-word/

First Chapter

 Here are some do's and don'ts for your first chapter.

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/11/the-dos-and-dontsof-a-great-first-chapter.html

Plot Structures

 Even if you're a pantser, you still need to think about your novel's plot.

Middle-grade Novels

Middle-grade books are popular with kids, and here are some hints about writing them.

https://www.jennybowman.com/how-to-write-a-middle-grade-novel/

Science Writing

 Here's an extensive list of links helpful to those who want to write about science for kids.

https://sciencewriting.substack.com/p/-writing-about-science-for-kids

Show, Don't Tell

 We've all heard the adage to show, don't tell, but how do you do that?

http://www.childrenswritersguild.com/lets-get-this-show-on-the-page/

Positioning Your Nonfiction

 How do you narrow the focus of your nonfiction?

https://www.janefriedman.com/nonfiction-authors-find-their-position/

Onomatopoeia

 Jazz up your writing by including sound words.

onomatopoeia

Pacing

 Here are six ways you can speed up the pace of your book.

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/11/before-its-too-late-six-tips-to-speed-up-the-pace.html

Multiple Speakers

 If you have multiple people speaking, you need to make sure your reader knows who is talking.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2011/02/waitwho-said-that-keeping-your-speakers.html

A Novel's Middle

 Here are two approaches to move your novel's stuck middle along.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/11/stuck-in-no-mans-land-your-novels-middle/

Resending a Query

 Is it okay to revise a query and resend before hearing back from an agent?

https://katemckean.substack.com/p/is-it-ok-to-revise-and-resend-a-query

Overwritten Opening Scenes

 You don't have to give your readers every bit of backstory in your opening scenes.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2020/11/5-ways-youre-smothering-your-reader-in.html

Book Launch Prep

 Before your book comes out, make sure you've checked these essential steps.

https://buildbookbuzz.com/5-book-launch-prep-essentials/

Tension

 Here are five ideas of how to up the tension in your story.

https://diymfa.com/writing/5onfri-five-tips-building-tension-scenes

Protagonist's Origin Story

 Sidewriting your main character's origin story gives you insight into character, even if most of the writing doesn't end up in the final manuscript.

Comp Titles

 Reading comparable titles are useful both before you write your book, and also when you query.

https://annerallen.com/2020/10/titles-and-comp-titles-how-to-find-the-best-ones-for-your-book/

Distant Settings

 Here are some tips for writing settings, especially ones you're not as familiar with.

https://killzoneblog.com/2020/10/tips-for-distant-settings.html

Author Brands

 As an author, do you need a brand, and if so, how do you figure out what it is?  

https://annerallen.com/2020/11/branding-101-by-ev-bishop/

Filter Words

 Using filtering words distances your reader from your story.

http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2012/05/21/filter-words/

Common Writing Mistakes

 Here are five common problems to look for when revising.

https://blog.bookbaby.com/2020/10/five-writing-mistakes/