Newsletters are a great way to connect with your readers.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Memorable Characters
How to write characters that your readers will always remember.
https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/08/4-tips-for-memorable-characters-from-jack-sparrow/
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Writing Scams
Don't get caught by these writing scams.
https://annerallen.com/2023/08/latest-writing-scams-authors/
Monday, August 28, 2023
Know Your Characters
Here are 90 character traits for you to think about.
https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/90-things-to-know-about-your-characters-before-writing/
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Querying
Here are some basic tips as you enter the query trenches.
https://writerunboxed.com/2023/08/16/quelling-those-writerly-quirks/
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Writing Quirks
How to identify your writing quirks and eliminate them.
https://writerunboxed.com/2023/08/16/quelling-those-writerly-quirks/
Friday, August 25, 2023
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Book Family Tree
Using a book family tree is a great way to figure out comp titles.
https://janefriedman.com/book-family-tree-a-new-way-to-think-about-your-book/
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Pacing
Here are eight steps to improve the pacing in your novel.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/8-ways-master-storys-pacing/
Monday, August 21, 2023
Word Counts
Why do word counts matter in novels?
https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2018/04/all-about-novel-word-counts
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Cliches
When can cliches work in your writing?
https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/08/making-cliches-work-for-you/
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Default Objects and Gestures
There's no need to give detailed descriptions of everyday objects and gestures.
https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2023/08/dont-over-explain-default-objects-and-gestures
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Multiple Points of View
How do you have multiple points of view in your story without head hopping?
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Voice
Voice is the lens through which your character views the world.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/08/how-do-you-find-your-narrators-voice/
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Rejection
How to see the positive side of rejection.
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-deal-with-rejection-celebrate/
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Ensemble Casts
Here are five tips for writing books with more than one main character.
https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/5-tips-for-creating-compelling-ensemble-casts
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Friday, August 11, 2023
First Person POV
What are the pros and cons of writing in first person point of view?
https://janefriedman.com/the-peril-and-promise-of-writing-in-first-person-pov/
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Building Your TikTok Brand
What can you do to build your brand on TikTok?
https://janefriedman.com/building-your-brand-on-tiktok-isnt-curation-its-authenticity/
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Central Conflict
Here are some tips to help you focus on the central conflict in your story.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/08/how-to-stay-focused-on-your-storys-central-conflict/
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Revising Your Plot
How should you go about revising your plot after finishing your first draft?
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/07/after-the-first-draft-revising-your-plot/
Monday, August 7, 2023
Writing About Real People
Do you need permission to write about real people or events?
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Chapter Book Series
Four things to consider before starting a chapter book series.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Query Letters
Some reasons your query letter might not be working.
http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2023/07/reasons-your-query-letter-may-be.html
Friday, August 4, 2023
Word Counts
What are the standard word counts for the different categories of children's books?
http://www.literaryrambles.com/2010/09/word-counts-for-children-books.html
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Feedback
How you best use feedback to improve your manuscript?
https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2023/07/how-to-respond-to-manuscript
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Character Driven Books
How do you plot a character-driven book?
http://www.robyndehart.com/for-writers/how-to-plot-a-character-driven-book-in-3-easy-steps/
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Newsletters
How to harness the power of an author newsletter.
https://janefriedman.com/how-my-newsletter-helped-me-land-an-agent-and-a-big-five-book-deal/