Types of Editors

 Different types of editors help improve your work in different ways.

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2023/10/why-are-there-so-many-editors.html

Novel Steps

 Here are thirteen steps in writing a novel.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/11/write-a-novel-in-13-steps/

Chapter Length

 The length of your chapters will affect the pacing of the story.

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/11/07/is-your-chapter-length-affecting-your-novels-pacing/

Traditional Publishing

 What are the steps to getting your book traditionally published?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2009/08/how-to-publish-a-book

Tone

 The tone of your manuscript should be appropriate to its category and genre.

https://annerallen.com/2023/11/tone-in-writing/

Filter Words

 Filter words distance your reader from your characters and story.

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/12/01/editing-tip-ditch-most-filter-words/

Picture Book Revision

 Here are some questions to ask of your manuscript when revising a picture book.

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

Kids' Book Blogs

 If you're interested in kids' books, then these blogs are for you.

https://www.pragmaticmom.com/new-about/favorite-childrens-book-blogs/

Copyrights

 Here is some basic information about copyrights and the law.

https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/6-questions-writers-ask-about-copyright-and-the-law

Book Descriptions

 Writing a short book description is harder than you might think.

https://janefriedman.com/writing-short-book-description/

Setting as Character

 The setting of your book can act as another character.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2023/11/13/setting-as-character-by-katia-raina-2/

Rhyming Picture Books

 Now all picture books need to be written in rhyme, but if you choose to do so, do it well.

https://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2023/10/six-things-ive-learned-about-rhyming.html

Self Editing

 Here are some tips and tricks for editing your own manuscripts.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/11/how-to-self-edit-tricks-to-find-the-fun-in-editing/

Protagonists

 How do you give true depth to your characters?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/11/how-to-create-a-protagonist-with-true-depth/

Traditional vs. Self Publishing

 How do you decide whether traditional or self publishing is for you?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2023/11/should-you-self-publish-or

Nonfiction Picture Books

 Here are four tips for writing nonfiction picture books.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2023/11/05/mira-15/

Picture Book Marketing

 What makes picture book writers such good marketers?

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/11/03/why-picture-book-authors-make-the-best-marketers/

Chapter Book Series

 How do you turn an idea into a chapter book series?

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/how-to-turn-an-idea-into-a-chapter-book-series

Many Characters

 If your story has a large cast of characters, it's important to make them individuals.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/large-casts-of-characters/

Story Climax

 How do you write a story climax that's satisfying to your readers?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/11/tips-for-writing-a-successful-story-climax/

Selling Books at School Visits

 How to you arrange to have your books sold at school visits?

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2023/10/how-to-sell-books-at-school-visit.html

Verbal Comedy

 Add humor to your writing through the use of verbal comedy.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/how-to-write-comedy-part-2-verbal-comedy/

Character Descriptions

 What's the secret to writing effective character descriptions?

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/11-secrets-to-writing-effective-character-description

Pub Date

 What should you expect on your book's publication date?

https://janefriedman.com/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-parade/

Pagination in Queries

 Should you indicate page numbers on your picture book manuscript submission?

https://debbieohi.com/2022/06/pagination/

Pantsers

 How do you use structure even when you don't want to?

https://janetfox.substack.com/p/plot-paradigms-for-pantsers

Manuscript Formatting

 How do you format your manuscript for submission?

https://www.writingforchildrenandteens.com/writing-basics/how-to-format-your-manuscript/

Graphic Novels

 What do you include in a graphic novel pitch packet?

https://kidscomicsunite.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pitching-your-graphic-novel/

Author Visits

 Here are some hints to get you started with author visits.

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2023/10/7-steps-to-get-started-with-author.html

Secondary Characters

 Here are some ways to make your readers care about your secondary characters.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/10/three-ways-to-make-readers-care-about-secondary-characters/

Clothing Choices

 How do your characters' clothing choices reflect their personality?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/10/characterize-with-clothing-choices/