Present Tense

 What are appropriate times to use present tense in your writing?

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/present-tense-writing

Commas

 Are you confused about when, and when not, to use a comma?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/03/to-comma-or-not-to-comma-part-3/

From Early Readers to Chapter Books

 What's the difference between early readers and chapter books, and how do you write them?

https://kidlit.com/early-reader-chapter-book-market/

Book Sales

 Since books can be returned to distributors, what counts as a book sale?

https://katemckean.substack.com/p/when-is-a-book-sale-a-sale?s=w

Pitching Your Book

 You need to tailor your pitch to its audience.

https://authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors-toolkit-how-to-pitch-your-book-to-anyone/

Sensitivity Readers

 What is a sensitivity reader, and do you need one for your manuscript?

https://annerallen.com/2022/03/need-a-sensitivity-reader/

Independent Editors

 Here are some best practices for working with an independent editor before your manuscript is acquired.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/03/now-that-youve-hired-an-editor-best-practices-for-working-with-an-independent-editor/

Contacting Experts

 During the course of your research, whether for fiction or nonfiction, you might have to contact experts.

https://www.nffest.com/2022/02/research-with-confidence-contacting.html

Loglines

 Writing a logline can help you see the big picture of your story.

https://bethandersonwriter.com/2021/08/27/mining-for-heart-logline-as-lifeline-for-whole-whale-by-karen-yin/

Query Letters

 Here's an example of a query letter, with an agent's comments, that landedd her an offer of representation.

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/how-to-write-the-perfect-query-letter

Proofreading

It's not easy proofreading your own work, but these suggestions will help.

https://stevelaube.com/proofreading-tips-tricks/

Historical Novels

Here are some tips for writing historical novels.

http://booksbywomen.org/my-top-tips-for-writing-historical-novels/ 

After the Agent Offer

Here are some questions to ask of a potential agent.

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2021/03/14/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-questions-to-ask-a-potential-agent/

Writing Middle Grade

 Middle grade books are not just shorter versions of young adult ones.

https://writingtipsoasis.com/how-to-write-middle-grade-fiction/

Reader Pet Peeves

Buzzfeed collected from readers these pet peeves about the books they read.

https://annerallen.com/2021/03/reader-pet-peeves/

Essential Edits

 Here are eight edits you must do when you revise your manuscript.

https://diymfa.com/writing/eight-essential-edits

Creative Nonfiction

 What is creative nonfiction (hint: it's factual) and how do you write it?

https://www.writingforward.com/creative-writing/writing-creative-nonfiction

Scammers

Publishing scammers are everywhere, waiting to pounce on their prey, so make sure you're not it.

https://annerallen.com/2022/02/publishing-scammers-how-to-stay-safe-2/

Middle Grade Market

 Although you shouldn't write to the market, you certainly need to consider it, and here's information about the middle grade grade.

https://fundsforwriters.com/five-wisdoms-about-the-middle-grade-market/

Multiple Agent Offers

 It's incredibly exciting to have multiple agents extend offers, but there are many factors to consider in making your choice.

https://nelsonagency.com/2022/02/dance-with-the-right-partner-at-the-publishing-prom/

Series Bible

 If you're writing a series, you need a bible to keep the characters and setting consistent.

https://killzoneblog.com/2022/01/creating-a-series-bible.html

Writing Magic in Real World Settings

 How do you incorporate magical elements and beings into a real world setting?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/01/writing-magic-in-a-real-world-setting/

SEL - Social Emotional Learning

If you want to include SEL in your book, you need to know these five key competencies.

https://lernerbooks.com/sel

Cliches

Give those tired cliches an unexpected twist to make them fresh.

http://smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2022/02/twisting-cliches-to-make-them-unique.html

Voice

 Your authorial voice is the most powerful tool in your writer's toolbox.

https://writersrumpus.com/2022/02/22/writers-voice-your-most-powerful-tool/

Kidlit Categories

http://evalangston.com/2021/08/16/kidlit-genres/Here's a detailed description of the different kidlit categories (even though they call them genres) such as picture book, middle grade, and young adult.

Comp Titles

 What are comp titles and what should they do?

https://nelsonagency.com/2022/02/zeroing-in-on-comps-part-i/

Full Request

 What happens after you get a request for your full manuscript?

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/full-manuscript-request

New Publishers and Agents - 2021

 Here are some new publishers and agents from 2021.

https://hotsheetpub.com/2021/12/new-publishers-agents-2021/

Writing About High School

 If you're writing a young adult novel, you'll need to know what current-day high school is like.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/writing-about-high-school

Sensory Writing - Taste

 How can you incorporate the sense of taste into your writing? 

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/02/using-the-power-of-taste-in-writing/