Boring Writing

 Here are four things that make your writing boring.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/four-things-that-make-your-writing-boring-and-how-to-fix-them/

Revising Your Novel

 How do you stay organized when revising your novel?

https://www.jessicabrody.com/2022/05/the-most-organized-way-to-revise-a-novel-free-revision-kickstart-guide/

Book Packager

 What are book packagers and what do they do?

https://katemckean.substack.com/p/what-is-a-book-packager

Sensory Details

 Make your writing more vivid through the use of sensory details.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/should-your-novel-have-a-prologue/

Novel Revisions

 Here's an efficient technique for revising your novel.

https://www.jessicabrody.com/2022/05/the-most-organized-way-to-revise-a-novel-free-revision-kickstart-guide/

First Chapters

 There are several ways to ensure your first chapters grab the reader right away.

https://insights.bookbub.com/ensure-your-novel-first-chapter-grabs-readers/

Critique Partners

How can you screen prospective critique partners before inviting them into your group?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/11/screening-critique-partners-for-a-good-fit/

Author Intrusion

 It's easy when writing in first person to let you intrude in the story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/how-to-avoid-author-intrusion-in-first-person/

Agent Hunt

 Learn lessons from other people's agent hunt.

https://www.teachingauthors.com/2016/10/the-great-agent-hunt-nine-lessons.html

Picture Book Structure

 Here's the classic structure of a 32-page picture book.

https://www.rosiejpova.com/blog/classic-picture-book-structure-easy-breakdown

Poetic Prose

 Poetic prose is a combination of sound, rhythm, and sense imagery.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/how-to-write-poetic-prose/

Lessons in Picture Books

 It's hard to write a picture book that teaches a lesson without lecturing.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/writing-craft/how-to-write-picture-books-that-teach-a-lesson-without-lecturing/

Stakes

 Your character's stakes are determined by both the inner and outer motivations.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/whats-at-stake-heres-how-you-find-out/

First Pages

 First lines are important but so are first pages.

https://janefriedman.com/forget-the-first-line-focus-on-first-pages/

Character Relationships

 Make the relationships between your characters irresistable.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/how-to-write-irresistible-character-relationships/

Wordless Picture Books

 Yes, you can write a picture book without words.

https://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2024/10/can-you-write-picture-book-without.html

Losing Reader's Trust

 Here are three ways that you might lose your reader's trust.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/10/three-ways-youre-losing-your-readers-trust-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Telling, not Showing

 Here are some ways to spot when you're telling, not showing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/3-ways-writers-can-instantly-spot-telling/

Query Personalization

 It's worth taking the time to personalize your query letter.

http://blog.liviablackburne.com/2021/12/how-to-personalize-query-in-10-minutes.html

Picture Book Pacing

 Think about page turns when you pace out your picture book.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/the-magic-of-picture-book-pacing-tips-for-tightening-your-story/

Number of Pages

 Here are some guidelines about the number of pages in different categories of children's books.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-many-pages-are-in-a-childrens-book/

Work-for-hire Contracts

 Make sure you read and understand your rights in a work-for-hire contract.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/10/02/work-for-hire-a-cautionary-tale/

Character Names

 Here are some tips for choosing the perfect character names.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/7-tips-for-finding-perfect-character-names/

Word Choice

 Your word choice, especially in picture books, enhances your story's impact and precision.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/the-power-of-word-choice-editing-for-precision-and-impact-in-picture-books/

Antagonists

 Avoid these pitfalls when developing your antagonist character.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/five-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-developing-your-antagonist/

Character Interviews

 Make your characters more three dimensional by interviewing them.

https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2024/09/22/how-to-interview-your-characters/

Digital Tools for Writers

 Here are some software products to help you in your writing process.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/102NSKxOrWDp2PVWdOTxgQAZLgYvwuIw3/view

Rhyming Picture Books

 Writing a rhyming picture book takes more than just making sure the last word of each line rhymes.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/how-to-write-a-rhyming-picture-book

Scene by Scene

 One approach to writing your novel is scene by scene.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/writing-a-novel-scene-by-scene/

Descriptions

 Make your descriptions interesting not boring.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/world-building-make-your-ya-story-feel-real/

Character Arcs

A character arc shows your character's growth through the story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/world-building-make-your-ya-story-feel-real/

YA World Building

 Creating a realistic world, whether in fantasy or not, will make your story feel more real.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/world-building-make-your-ya-story-feel-real/

Comp Titles

 Here are some suggestions for picking comp titles for your query.

https://www.alyssamatesic.com/free-writing-resources/how-to-pick-comp-titles

Character Descriptions

 Hook your readers with interesting character descriptions.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/10/how-to-hook-readers-with-character-descriptions/

Story Reversals

 Two main types of reversals in story are reversals in fortune and in the reader's understanding.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/10/reversals-in-novels-and-movies

Plot Hacks

 Here are five plot hacks that might help you save your novel.

https://janefriedman.com/5-plot-hacks-that-just-might-save-your-novel/

Children's Book Writing 101

 Here's an exhaustive description of what you need to know about writing books for kids.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/uncategorized/how-to-begin-writing-a-childrens-book-a-comprehensive-guide-for-aspiring-authors/

Query Letters

 What should you include (and not include) in your agent query letter.

https://kidlit.com/liteary-agent-query-letter/

Murky Middles

 Ensure the middle of your book stands strong.

https://janefriedman.com/murky-middles-begone-ensure-the-middle-of-your-book-stands-strong/

Book Ideas

An idea for a book is not a fleshed-out book.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/10/07/an-idea-is-not-a-book/

Interactive Fiction

 Interactive fiction is the same as what we used to call "choose your own adventure."

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/capture-readers-with-the-magic-of-interactive-fiction/#appeal

Picture Book Openings

Good picture book openings encourage your readers to turn the page.

https://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2014/04/ten-really-cool-picture-book-openings.html?spref=fb

Backstory

 How do you include a character's backstory without making it an info dump?

https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/list-of-book-fairs-and-book-festivals-by-state

Book Festivals

 Here's a list of book fairs and festivals by state.

https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/list-of-book-fairs-and-book-festivals-by-state

Marketing Tips

 As you prepare to launch your book, check out these marketing tips.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/10/countdown-to-launch-and-beyond-10-tips.html

Finding an Agent

 Here are some resources to use in your agent search.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/09/7-great-resources-if-youre-looking-for.html

Third-Person Omniscient POV

 The narrator in third-person omniscient point of view isn't a character but rather all seeing.

https://www.dabblewriter.com/articles/third-person-omniscient

Authentic YA Characters

 How do you make your young adult characters more real to life?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/09/ya-writer-deep-dive-authentic-characters-in-ya-novels/

Critique Groups

 How can you be a good critique group partner?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/09/how-to-be-a-good-critique-group-partner/

Prologues

 Should you include a prologue in your novel?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/should-your-novel-have-a-prologue/

Graphic Novel Loglines

 How do you boil down your graphic novel into a single-sentence logline?

https://kidscomicsunite.com/how-to-write-a-logline-for-your-graphic-novel-with-templates/

Feedback

 What are the best ways to give and receive feedback?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/the-ultimate-guide-for-giving-and-receiving-feedback/

Titles

 The title of your book matters (even if it's changed during the editorial process).

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/07/15/the-matter-of-titles-because-titles-matter/

Content Marketing

 How can you use original content online to market your book?

https://insights.bookbub.com/content-marketing-authors-how-to-get-started/

Tropes

 How can you strengthen your story by using tropes?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/how-to-strengthen-our-story-with-tropes/

Artistic License

 How much artistic license is it reasonable to use in your fiction?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/09/rules-for-artistic-license-in-the-information-age/

Character's Behavior

 Do your characters' behaviors make sense?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/does-your-characters-behavior-make-sense/

Co-authoring

 Avoid the drama when you're co-authoring a book.

https://janefriedman.com/co-authoring-how-to-keep-the-drama-on-the-page/

Artist Declaration

 Fill out this artist declaraction sheet to help you on your writer's journey.

https://www.irenelatham.com/pdf/ArtistDeclarationWorksheet.pdf

Character Names

 Here are some points to consider when naming your characters.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/naming-characters/

Backstory

 Master backstory when writing in deep point of view.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/4-tips-to-master-backstory-in-deep-point-of-view/

Transitions

 Here's how to use structure in transitioning between scenes.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/scene-structure-and-transitions-in-big-scenes/

Characterization Details

 What characterization details will give your character more depth?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/what-characterization-detail-gives-your-protagonist-more-depth/

Themes

 What's the secret to writing a book with a strong theme?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/the-secret-to-writing-strong-themes/

Author Websites

 Everything you need to know to build your author website.

https://insights.bookbub.com/ultimate-guide-building-author-website/

Character Hobbies

 Characters' hobbies and interests will affect the narrative of your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/how-characters-hobbies-and-interests-affect-the-narrative/

Suspense

 How do you create suspense in your books?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/creating-suspense-in-any-genre/

Education Grants

 There are many education grants to use for author visits, professional development, school visits, and more.

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2024/03/11/finding-the-funds-to-pay-for-an-author-visit/

Children's Nonfiction

 It's important to learn about children's nonfiction in order to write it well.

https://kidlit.com/tag/nonfiction/

Lucky Protagonists

 Does luck play too important a part for your protagonist?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/is-your-protagonist-too-lucky/

Picture Book Endings

 How do you find the perfect ending for your picture book?

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/07/21/say-ahhh-finding-the-perfect-picture-book-ending/

Photo Research

 How do you research photos for your nonfiction book?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2024/08/07/5-tips-for-researching-photos-for-your-nonfiction-book/

Settings as Characterizations

 Your setting can help reveal information about your character.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/using-your-setting-to-characterize/

Refrains

 Picture books just call out to have refrains.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/5-ways-to-add-a-refrain-to-your-picture-books-and-why-you-should

Story Retellings

 How do you retell a story and make it fresh and new?

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-write-a-story-retelling/

Publishing Truths

 There are some awful truths about the publishing landscape.

https://ideas.bkconnection.com/10-awful-truths-about-publishing

Character Needs

 Here are five things your character needs.

https://www.writingforward.com/storytelling/five-things-your-characters-need

Wordiness in Picture Books

 Here are some shortcuts to avoid wordiness in picture books.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/wordiness-in-picture-books

Become a Better Writer

 Here are thirteen tips to help you become a stronger writer.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/09/lucky-13-13-tips-on-becoming-stronger.html

Villains

 How to you craft a great villain without turning off your readers?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/09/how-to-create-a-great-villain

Writing Children's Books

 Here's some basic information you need to know before writing a picture book.

https://www.marykole.com/how-to-write-childrens-books#

Picture Book Dialogue

 What's the best way to use dialogue in your picture book?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/dialogue-in-picture-books-an-editors-perspective/

Book Freebies

 Here are some ideas for freebies you can use to market your book.

https://buildbookbuzz.com/10-tips-for-crafting-irresistible-childrens-book-freebies/

Ineffective Writers

 Are you sabotaging your writing with these ineffective habits?

https://janefriedman.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-ineffective-writers-powerful-lessons-in-personal-sabotage/

Opening Cliches

 Avoid these common cliches for opening a story.

https://www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-writing/12-cliches-to-avoid-when-beginning-your-story

Bored Protagonists

 If your protagonist is bored, your readers will be too

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/09/if-your-protagonist-is-bored-you-can-bet-your-reader-will-be-too

Great Beginnings

 Here are four tips for writing a great opening for your book.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/top-4-tips-for-writing-great-beginnings

Thoughts

 Here are some ways to show compelling thoughts in your writing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/09/what-were-you-thinking-compelling-ways-to-show-thoughts/

Three-Act Structure

What is missing in the classic three-act structure?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/the-missing-link-in-three-act-structure/ 

Characteristic Moments

 A characteristic moment is your first chance to introduce your character to your readers.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/character-arcs-5/

Social Media for Authors

 Many authors are moving to Bluesky for their social media postings.

https://www.tumblr.com/literaticat/759995054978990080/i-have-been-out-of-the-publishing-scene-for-two

Lead Types

 What are the common lead types to use in nonfiction picture books?

https://nakisanooraee.com/npb-hook/

Hidden Character Traits

 Bringing hidden character traits to light helps your readers understand them better.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/07/whats-your-character-hiding-2/

Magic Systems

 When you're writing fantasy, you need to create a believable magic system.

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-create-a-believable-magic-system-in-your-fantasy-story/

Picture Book Mistakes

 You may want to try and avoid these common mistakes when writing a picture book.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/common-mistakes-in-picture-book-manuscripts-and-how-to-avoid-them

Comp Titles

 How can you use comp titles effectively in a query letter?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/07/using-comps-effectively-in-query-letters.html

Developmental Editing

 Developmental editing looks at your entire manuscript at a deeper level.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/07/you-may-be-editing-wrong-way.html

Mood

 You can use light and shadow in your writing to convey moods.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/07/using-light-and-shadow-to-convey-mood/

Picture Books

 Here are some questions to ask yourself when you're writing a picture book.

https://blog.reedsy.com/live/picture-book-20-questions/

Revising a Novel

 Here are some tips for when it's time to revise your novel.

https://hollylisle.com/how-to-revise-a-novel/

Author Incomes

 How much money can you expect to make from writing books.

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2019/05/28/the-truth-about-author-incomes/

Theme

 What's the secret to writing strong themes in your book?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/the-secret-to-writing-strong-themes/

Biography Permissions

 Do you need permission to tell someone's story?

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2022/01/28/research-should-writers-contact-their-biography-subject-or-descendants/

Interiority

 It's important that your story contains interiority.

https://janefriedman.com/the-importance-of-interiority-in-novels-and-memoirs/

Lower Middle Grade Plot

 What types of plots are found in lower middle grade books?

https://www.kitrosewater.com/post/writing-lower-middle-grade-fiction-part-2

Lower Middle Grade

 What does it mean to call a book lower middle grade.

https://www.kitrosewater.com/post/writing-lower-middle-grade-fiction-part-1

Author Website Costs

 Author websites are not free of cost.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/revealing-the-hidden-costs-of-author-website-hosting/

Book Events

 How do (and don't you) prepare for a book event?

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/dos-and-donts-to-prep-for-a-book-event

Character Hobbies

 Giving your characters hobbies can help bring them to life.

https://robinpiree.com/blog/hobbies-for-characters

Story Perspective

 When should you use direct versus in direct point of view to tell you story?

https://janefriedman.com/choosing-story-perspective-direct-versus-indirect-pov/

Dialogue Tags and Beats

 Should you use dialogue tags and/or beats to identify which character is speaking?

https://www.instituteforwriters.com/writing-dialogue-tags-and-beats/

Writing Insights

 Here are ten insights into the writing process.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/40-books-later-10-essential-writing-insights/

Plot

 Here are six elements of plot and how to use them.

https://thewritepractice.com/plot/

Research

 The joys and perils of doing research.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/08/02/the-joys-and-perils-of-research-or-a-lack-thereof/

Characters We Love

 Vulnerability, not likability, is the cornerstone of characters we love.

https://janefriedman.com/when-it-comes-to-characters-we-love-vulnerability-not-likability-is-key/

Slant

 What is slant and how is it used in nonfiction picture books?

https://nakisanooraee.com/slant/

Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

 What are the differences between self and traditional publishing?

https://www.athomeauthor.com/post/self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing

Story Structure

 You can think of your story structure as a fractal.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/story-structure-as-a-fractal/

Accountability

 Being accountable is a great tool to keep your writing on track.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/accountability-can-be-a-writers-best-tool/

Conflict

 Conflict in your story is just another obstacle for the characters.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/08/conflict-is-just-a-type-of-obstacle

Submission Mistakes

 Here are some signs in your submission that show it's not ready.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/08/signs-in-your-submission-that-say-you.html

Preorders

 Is it worth setting up a preorder campaign?

https://ventorship.substack.com/p/im-throwing-in-the-preorder-towel

Series

 There are both pros and cons to writing books in a connected series.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/07/pros-and-cons-of-connected-series.html

Writing Workshops

 What are the qualities of a good writing workshop?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/07/the-best-writing-workshops-ive-taken-had-these-4-qualities/

Story Hook

 A good story hook will pique your readers' interest.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/story-structure-hook/

Subtext and Dialogue

 Here are five ways to add subtext to your story through dialogue.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/07/five-vehicles-for-adding-subtext-to-dialogue/

Author Websites

 Your website shouldn't be static but rather regularly updated and changed.

https://susanuhlig.com/2024/07/websites-shouldnt-be-static/

Chapter Books

 How do you break into the chapter book market?

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/07/breaking-into-chapter-book-market.html

Books and AI Training

 Some publishers are licensing their titles to AI companies to use with training.

https://janefriedman.com/like-it-or-not-publishers-are-licensing-material-for-ai-training-and-using-ai-themselves/

Platform

 Other than on social media, what is your author platform?

https://janefriedman.com/the-platform-authors-need-now-that-isnt-social-media/

SImultaneous Submissions

 Here are some points to consider about simultaneous submissions.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/07/something-to-consider-about.html

Humor

 Here are some tips to inject humor into your writing.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/07/unlock-your-funny-bone-writing-humor-is-easier-than-you-think/

AI and Writing

 How can the use of AI ruin your credibility?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/07/2-ways-artificial-intelligence-ai-can-ruin-credibility/

Agents

 What does an agent do for you? (Hint: a lot)

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/07/what-does-agent-really-do-for-you.html

Character's Clothes

 The clothes your character wears can help define who they are.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/07/using-clothes-to-characterize/

Redundant Phrases

 Find and delete these redundant phrases from your writing.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/07/find-and-delete-these-phrases-from-your-novel

Comp Titles

 What are comp titles and how do you find them?

https://countercraft.substack.com/p/comps-and-circumstance

Short Stories

 Why not add short stories to the type of writing you do?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/06/5-reasons-to-write-a-short-story/

Middle Grade Novels

 Here are some tips to get you started on writing your middle grade novel.

https://www.writebythesea.com/how-to-write-a-middle-grade-novel-from-start-to-finish

Revising

 Don't start your revision on page one.

https://janefriedman.com/why-your-revision-shouldnt-start-on-page-one/

Writing Conferences

 Here are some things to do before signing up and attending a writing conference.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/06/before-going-to-writing-conference.html

Pacing

 Here are some quick tips for fixing pacing problems.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/06/quick-fix-pacing-tips/

Picture Books

 Five steps to consider when writing a picture book.

https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2017/07/how-to-write-childrens-picture-book

Backstory vs. Deep Story

 When do you use backstory techniques versus deep story?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/06/top-10-tips-on-writing-a-fantasy-novel/

Fantasy Novels

 What is a fantasy novel and how do you write one?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/06/top-10-tips-on-writing-a-fantasy-novel/

Middle Grade Novels

 What are some of the things you need to be aware of in writing a middle grade novel?

https://nybookeditors.com/2019/11/how-to-write-a-middle-grade-novel/

Plot Points

 What plot points do you need to hit in your book?

https://miriamlaundry.com/plot-points-for-childrens-books/

Scene Endings

 Make sure your scenes end in a way that makes your reader want to turn the page.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/06/the-secret-to-page-turning-scene-endings/

Show, Don't Tell

 What do we mean when we say, "show, don't tell?"

https://janefriedman.com/what-do-we-really-mean-when-we-say-show-dont-tell/

Writing Parts You Don't Like

 We all have some parts of our story we don't like to write, but they still need to be written.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-write-the-parts-you-dont-like/

Openings

 Here are ten suggestions for starting your story better.

https://www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-writing/10-ways-to-start-your-story-better

Author Photos

 Your author photo should be a reflection of who you are.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/06/top-tips-to-help-you-get-great-author-photos/

Finding an Agent

 You don't want to just find an agent--you want to find the right agent.

https://annerallen.com/2024/07/tips-on-finding-the-right-agent/

Heist Novels

 Here are some tips for plotting your heist novel.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/8-tips-for-plotting-a-great-heist-novel-or-how-to-be-a-thief

Manuscript Submissions

 How do you decide where you should submit your manuscript?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/07/who-should-you-submit-your-story-to.html

Newsletters

 How do you organically increase your newsletter's readership?

https://authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/how-to-grow-your-newsletter-organically/

Emotion Problems

 Avoid these three problem emotions in your novel's first pages.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/07/three-emotion-problems-to-avoid-in-your-story-opening/

Rejections

 Rejections happen, so how do you keep them in perspective?

https://annerallen.com/2024/06/rejected-how-to-keep-it-in-perspective/

Scams

 What can you do if you've been swindled, cheated or scammed in your writing career?

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/06/28/cheated-swindled-or-scammed-whats-a-writer-to-do/

First Pages

 Here are some things to consider avoiding in your opening pages.

https://amynielsenauthor.com/2024/04/14/ten-things-to-consider-avoiding-in-your-first-page/

Author Brand

 In figuring out your author brand, be yourself.

https://janefriedman.com/be-yourself-so-your-readers-can-find-you/

Resources for Writers

 There are many free resources for writers at your public library.

https://janefriedman.com/free-resources-for-writers-at-the-public-library/

Overexplaining

 Trust your readers and don't overexplain everthing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/06/authorsplaining-an-insidious-invitation-for-readers-to-skim/

Character Growth

 Here are seven milestones in your character's growth.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/7-growth-milestones-to-build-a-character-arc/

Unfinished Novels

 Here's some inspiration and information to help you finish your novel.

https://janefriedman.com/keep-your-novel-out-of-the-dreaded-dnf-did-not-finish-book-club/

Book Distribution

 Learn how your books get

 into the retail outlets that will sell it to readers.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/06/book-distribution-101-for-writers/

Middle Grade Outlines

 Here's some information about what to include in outlining your middle grade novel.

https://kidlit.com/middle-grade-novel-outline/

Beta Readers

 Get more from your beta readers by asking them questions.

https://janefriedman.com/what-to-ask-your-beta-readers/

Flashbacks vs. Dual Timeline

Is it better to introduce backstory through flashbacks or via a dual timeline.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/06/flashbacks-vs-dual-timeline-whats-the-difference/ 

Revision Obstacles

 Untangle your manuscript mess and tackle revisions.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/06/untangling-the-mess-overcoming-common-revision-obstacles/

Humorous Books

 Here are 14 tips to introduce humor into your manuscript.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/tickling-funny-bones-14-tips-for-crafting-humor-in-childrens-books

Typing Up Other People's Manuscripts

 Typing up other people's manuscripts can help you to internalize how pacing works.

'https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/06/five-reasons-to-type-up-other-writers.html

Character Names

 How do you choose the perfect names for your characters?

https://janefriedman.com/how-naming-a-character-is-like-naming-a-child/

Short Stories

 Collections of short stories for kids are becoming more popular.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/05/how-to-write-short-stories-for-kid.html

Synopsis

 Here are four steps to perfecting your synopsis, no matter the length.

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/taming-the-synopsis-4-steps-for-perfecting-one-page-and-long-form-synopses

Your Life in Your Writing

 There are many aspects of your life that can add to your writing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/05/put-your-life-into-your-writing/

Newsletters

 What type of content should you include in your newsletterf?

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/05/your-author-illustrator-andor.html

Critique Groups

 There are many types of critique groups, both good and bad.

https://marciastrykowski.com/2024/05/24/critique-groups-feedback-101/

Social Media Tips

 Here are some social media tips that withstand the test of time.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/05/social-media-tips-that-stand-test-of.html

Tone

 Here are 155 words to describe an author's tone.

https://www.writerswrite.co.za/155-words-to-describe-an-authors-tone/

Self vs. Traditional Publishing

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

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/05/self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-how-to-choose

Backstory

 How do you write compelling, not boring, backstories?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/behind-the-scenes-how-to-craft-compelling-backstory/

Author Bios

 How do you write an effective author bio.

https://bethandersonwriter.com/2024/05/17/behind-the-scenes-top-10-things-to-know-about-writing-a-basic-but-effective-author-bio-for-promotion-by-laura-stegman/

Inner Conflict

 How do you write compelling inner conflict?

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-write-compelling-inner-conflict/

Query Letters

 Here's how to nail your query letter.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/05/how-to-nail-your-query-letter-by-rose.html

Freelance Editors

 Is it worthwhile to use a freelance editor and how do you find a good one?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/05/the-truth-about-freelance-editors-this-week-in-books

Kid's Mysteries

 Here are three tips for writing mysteries for kids.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/05/3-tips-for-writing-mystery-for-kids.html

Book Marketing Misconceptions

 Implement the book marketing activities that help your sales.

https://janefriedman.com/3-book-marketing-misconceptions-and-what-to-do-instead/

Industry Standards

 If you're independently publishing, you'll want to make sure your book follows these industry standards.

https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/standards-checklist-download

Story Endings

 Use these tips to troubleshoot your story's ending.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/troubleshooting-your-storys-ending/

Ensemble Casts

 How do you structure your ensemble cast with plotlines?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/structuring-an-ensemble-cast-with-plotlines/

Writing Elements

 Use these five elements of writing to immerse your reader in your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/using-the-5-elements-of-writing-to-immerse-readers/

Literary Agent Etiquette

 There are some basic rules of etiquette you should follow when interacting with an agent.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2018/05/a-guide-to-literary-agent-etiquette

Types of Scenes

 Here are eight different types of scenes.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/8-different-types-of-scenes/

Editing

 There are various types of editing involved in getting your story publishing ready.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/05/indie-publishing-101-all-things-editing/

Negative Space

 What is negative space in a story and how do you use it?

https://janefriedman.com/defining-negative-space-in-story/

Copyrights

 What are copyrights and how do they work in practice?

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2024/05/a-question-of-copyright-by-fran-hodgkins.html

Marketing Plan

Creating a marketing plan you can actually follow.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/05/creating-marketing-plan-that-doesnt.html

Prologues

 When do you need (and not need) a prologue?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/05/love-or-hate-em-sometimes-a-prologue-is-needed/

Saggy Middles

 How do you eliminate the saggy middle of your story?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/05/dead-zone-ahead-the-sagging-middle/

Emotion Amplifiers

 Emotion amplifiers add depth to your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/10-reasons-why-emotion-amplifiers-are-good-for-your-story/

Great Characters

 Here are 19 tips to develop great characters.

https://pshoffman.com/character-creation/how-to-write-addicting-characters/

Picture Book Word Count

 Here are some tips to reduce the word count in your picture book.

https://kidlitworks.com/revision-tips-to-reduce-picture-book-word-count/

New York Times Bestsellers

What criteria are used to get a book on the New York Times bestseller lists?

https://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/750008907319099392/with-the-nyt-best-seller-list-only-being-the-top

Character's Impact on Plot

 Know your characters by examining their impact on the plot.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/05/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-5-impact-on-plot/

Small Presses

 Here are some things to consider before submitting to a small (or even big) press.

https://janefriedman.com/your-small-press-submission-checklist/

Character Reactions

 Here are some character reactions--both positive and negative.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/list-of-character-reactions

Self Publishing

 Here are some questions to ask yourself before self publishing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/the-most-important-question-to-ask-before-you-indie-publish/

Character Setup

 There are several emotions you need to setup for your character at the start of your book.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/04/three-essentials-for-engaging-reader-emotion-in-the-setup/

Publicists

 Here's what you need to know when working with a publicist.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/the-dos-and-donts-of-working-with-a-publicist/

Social Media

 Here are some observations about using social media in marketing.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/04/04/a-grumpy-millenials-guide-to-book-promo/

Audience

 The audience for your book is not "everyone."

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/do-you-know-your-audience/

Nonfiction Word Counts

 Here are sample word counts for various types of nonfiction.

https://kirstenwlarson.com/2024/03/09/results-nonfiction-picture-book-word-count-survey-for-debut-authors/

ISBNs

 If you self-publish, do you need to get an ISBN?

https://writtenwell.com/do-i-need-an-isbn-number/

Character Skills

 Make your characters stand out by giving them a skill.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/01/want-your-characters-to-stand-out/

Story Beginnings

 Here are some aspects of plot you need to consider when opening your story,.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/checklist-for-beginning-your-story-plot-considerations/

Fact in Fiction

 How factual does your fiction have to be?

https://writersrumpus.com/2024/04/16/fiction-isnt-fact-right/

Book Signing

 What should you write when you sign books?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/4-story-moments-that-dont-need-conflict/

Conflict?

 There are some times in your story where you don't need to include conflict.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/4-story-moments-that-dont-need-conflict/

Writer's Block

 Here are some suggestions to help you break out of your writer's block.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/04/when-writers-block-hits.html

Story Bibles

 Creating a story bible will help you avoid continuity mistakes in your writing.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/04/top-story-world-and-story-bible-tips/

Substack vs. Blogging

 Which is better--substack newsletters or blogging?

https://annerallen.com/2024/04/substack-vs-blogging/

Planning Your Novels

 Here are four strategies to use in planning your novel.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/05/4-planning-strategies-to-write-a-compelling-novel/

Character Talents

 Giving your characters distince talents will help your reader to differentiate them.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/differentiate-your-character-with-a-talent-or-skill/

Publishing Pathways

 These days there are many ways to publish your book.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/differentiate-your-character-with-a-talent-or-skill/

Opening Scenes

 Here are four goals of what to include in your opening scenes.

https://janefriedman.com/avoid-persevere-endure-fight-4-goals-for-unforgettable-opening-scenes/

Graphic Novels

 Here's an example of creating a graphic novel including tips.

https://terrilibenson.com/how-i-create-a-graphic-novel-including-tips/

Comp Titles

 There's no need to stress over comp titles.

https://darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/comp-title-stress

Lyrical Writing

 Here are some way to make both fiction and nonfiction more lyrical.

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/04/22/mira-instead-of-book-winners/

Read Your Manuscript Aloud

 Reading your manuscript aloud is a great tool to use when revising.

https://janefriedman.com/a-writers-secret-weapon-add-a-listening-pass-to-your-editing-arsenal/

Emotional Responses

 It's very easy for the emotional responses in your writing to be cliches.

https://annerallen.com/2019/05/avoid-cliched-emotional-responses/

First Drafts

 First drafts are often a mess, but you need to start somewhere.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/the-torment-and-bliss-of-the-crappy-first-draft/

Querying Tips

 Here are some suggestions for getting an agent.

https://dianaurban.com/tips-authors-querying-literary-agents

Flashbacks

 Here are some reasons that your flashbacks aren't working.

https://janefriedman.com/why-your-flashbacks-arent-working/

Book Promotion

 How to feel good about promoting your book.

https://annerallen.com/2024/04/promoting-a-book/

Setting

 There are four basic types of story settings.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-choose-story-settings/

Deep Editing

 Here are some deep-editing tips to help make your writing shine.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/writing-fast-or-slow-deep-editing-is-the-way-to-go/

Conflict

 Are you making this mistake when adding conflict to your manuscript?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/are-you-making-this-conflict-mistake/

Literary Celebrations

 Check out this list of literary celebrations and holidays.

https://www.carriefinison.com/for-writers/literary-celebrations-and-holidays/

Literary Celebrations

 Literary celebrations are a great excuse to promote your books.

https://www.carriefinison.com/for-writers/literary-celebrations-and-holidays/

New to Children's Writing

 Here are five things to do if you're new to kidlit.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/04/5-things-to-do-if-youre-new-to-kidlit.html

Amateur or Pro Writer?

 Here are eight steps to make the transition from a hobbyist writer to a pro.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/03/8-steps-from-amateur-to-pro-writer/

Show Don't Tell?

 We've all heard the rule to show don't tell, but is it always true?

https://annerallen.com/2024/03/show-dont-tell-can-be-dangerous-advice/

First Pages

 What information do you need to give your readers in your opening pages?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/03/the-pain-of-first-pages/

Continuing a Series

 When you continue a series, you need to remind your readers of what happened in previous books.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/03/continuing-a-series-is-this-info-too-repetitive/

Event Contracts

 Should you use a contract for your events, and what should you include in it?

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2024/01/event-contracts-for-authors.html

Introducing Characters

 Here are six tips about how to introduce characters to make them memorable and interesting.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/introducing-characters/

Historical Fantasy

 Combine myth and fantasy to create historical fantasy.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/04/how-to-combine-myth-with-history-to-create-historical-fantasy/

Impromptu Book Signings

 Is it okay to sign books in a bookstore if it hasn't been prearranged?

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/03/15/impromptu-book-signings/

Middle Grade Sales

 Is there really a slump in middle grade sales, and what caused it?

https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/the-middle-grade-slump/

Prologues

How can you tell if your prologue is necessary?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/03/do-you-need-a-prologue-take-the-test/ 

Debut Authors

 Congratulations on your debut book, and here are some tips for you.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/03/ten-tips-for-debut-authors-by-agent.html

Impersonation Scams

 Don't fall for these scams where they impersonate a real agency or publisher.

https://writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/the-impersonation-list/

Accessibility on Social Media

 Here are some ways to make sure your social media posts are accessible to all.

https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/guide-basic-accessibility-on-social-media/

Submission Ready

 How can you tell if your writing is ready to submit (or publish)?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/03/how-to-know-when-youre-really-ready-to-submit-or-publish

Finding Nonfiction Experts

 Make your nonfiction shine by consulting experts in the field.

https://writersrumpus.com/2024/03/15/how-to-write-incredible-nonfiction-find-an-expert/

Self Promotion

 Here are some tips for promoting yourself and your books.

https://follow.it/group-blog/temp/OTI1MDIwNTEx

Small Publishers

 How do you evaluate a small publisher?

https://janefriedman.com/evaluate-small-publisher/

Grammar Checkers

 Will using a grammar checker improve your writing?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/03/thoughts-on-grammar-checkers.html

AI and Writers

 How does your writing career survive the advent of AI?

https://annerallen.com/2024/03/writer-in-the-age-of-ai/

Selling Books at School Visits

 How do you include book sales in your school visits?

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

Publishing Timeline

 Why does it take so long from when you get an offer on a book until it's published?

https://knliterary.com/2017/06/27/a-publishing-timeline-for-first-time-authors/?r_done=1

Backstory

 It can be difficult to decide what backstory you need to include in your writing.

https://janefriedman.com/how-do-you-know-what-backstory-to-include/

Naming Characters

 Naming your characters is both fun and challenging.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/03/the-name-game-tips-for-naming-your-characters/

Author Bios

 What's the secret to crafting a compelling author bio?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/03/the-secret-to-a-compelling-author-bio/

Author Questionnaires

 Your publisher's publicist will probably have you fill out a questionnaire in order to better market your book.

https://katemckean.substack.com/p/author-questionnaire

Character Strengths

 One way your readers can get to know your characters is by showing their strengths.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/04/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-4-strengths/

Self Promotion

 How do you go about promoting your book and why is it important?

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2024/03/why-authors-need-to-self-promote-and.html

Pen Names

 Things to consider if you're thinking about using a pen name.

https://susanuhlig.com/2011/03/double_identity/

Work for Hire

What is work for hire and how can you get hired to write it?

https://bethandersonwriter.com/2024/03/08/behind-the-scenes-the-mysterious-world-of-work-for-hire-early-readers-by-melissa-h-mwai/ 

Active Protagonists

 Active protagonists will help to engage your readers.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/03/why-protagonists-need-to-be-active

Scammers

 How can you protect yourself from publishing scammers?

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

Writing Advice

 One of the best pieces of writing advice is simply to finish your book.

https://countercraft.substack.com/p/the-first-and-best-writing-advice

Character Flaws

 Introducing flaws helps your readers understand more about your characters.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/03/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-3-flaws/

Word Choice

 The wrong word choice can hurt your writing.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/11/14-words-that-are-hurting-your-writing.html

Author Voice

 When you're writing in deep point of view, you'll want to remove the author voice from your writing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/how-to-remove-the-author-voice-for-deep-point-of-view/

Online Press Kit

 It's important to have an online press kit on your website.

https://janefriedman.com/set-up-the-perfect-online-press-kit/

Finding an Agent

 Here are some tips on finding an agent.

https://www.nffest.com/2024/02/5-tips-for-finding-agent.html

Writer's Block

 Here are some hacks to break through your writer's block.

https://annerallen.com/2024/02/writers-block-busters/

Nudging an Agent

 How do you nudge an agent to see if your work is still under consideration?

https://alexadonne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Agent-Nudge-Examples.pdf

Types of Scenes

 There are three types of scenes you can use in your writing.

https://janefriedman.com/scene-summary-postcard-three-types-of-scenes-used-in-commercial-upmarket-and-literary-fiction/

Nonfiction Word Counts

 What are the average and range of word counts in nonfiction picture books?

https://kirstenwlarson.com/2024/03/09/results-nonfiction-picture-book-word-count-survey-for-debut-authors/

Pitching to Media

 How to you pitch your book to media in a way that increases the chance they'll pick it up?

https://insights.bookbub.com/how-to-pitch-book-to-media-steps/

Substack

 What are the pros and cons for authors of using substack?

https://janefriedman.com/substack-is-both-great-and-terrible-for-authors/

Author Visits

 These seven steps will help you get started with author visits.

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

Blurbs

 How do you ask for a blurb or answer a request for one?

https://katemckean.substack.com/p/how-to-blurb

Weak Words

Eliminate some of these common weak words to make your story stronger.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/02/five-edits-to-strengthen-your-writing.html

Braided Storytelling

 When you write, you need to braid together the story elements.

https://www.worldbuilders.ai/p/braided-storytelling

Tropes

 Depending upon how they're used, tropes can either add or detract from your story.

https://janefriedman.com/tropes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Characters' Knowledge

 Characters can just know things without it having to be spelled out in your text.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/02/characters-can-just-know-things

Poetry and Nonfiction

 Here are some tips for writing your nonfiction book in verse.

https://www.nffest.com/2024/02/poetry-and-nonfiction-how-does-that-work.html?m=1

Self-Editing

 Before you query with your manuscript, you need to self edit to increase your chance of publication.

https://refiction.com/articles/editing-a-book

Author Bios on Queries

 What should you include in your author bio when writing a query letter?

https://courtneymaum.substack.com/p/turbocharging-the-bio-section-of

School Visits

 This survey show information about school visits, including honoraria.

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2024/02/21/school-visit-survey-nuts-bolts-and-uncomfortable-truths/

Who Reps Whom?

 Here's a list of authors and a link to their agent's website.

https://querytracker.net/clients/

First Paragraph

 Grab your reader in the first paragraph of your book.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/creating-wow-power-in-your-first-paragraph/

Rejection Letters

 Why don't agents explain their rejection letters?

https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/dont-agents-explain-rejections/

Chapter Lengths

 How long should each chapter be?

https://blog.reedsy.com/how-long-should-a-chapter-be/

Scene Beginnings

 Here are some must-haves for the first few paragraphs of every scene.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/

Brainstorming Your Plot

 Here's a handy trick for brainstorming your plot.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/a-handy-trick-for-brainstorming-your-plot/

In-Person Conferences

 There's something to be said about attending a conference in person.

https://writersrumpus.com/2024/02/09/embracing-connection-the-joy-of-returning-to-in-person-conferences/

Editors

 How much should it cost to hire an editor for your book?

https://www.marykole.com/book-editing

Voice

 How do you write words that sing?

https://byomentor.com/2019/01/28/voice-writing-words-that-sing/

Character Personality

 Your characters' personalities help your readers to better understand them.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-2-personality/

Educational Market

 What's involved in getting a project to write for the educational market?

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2019/01/writing-for-educational-market.html

Narrative Arc

 What is a narrative arc and how does that relate to your storytelling?

https://blog.reedsy.com/narrative-arc/

Hybrid Publishers

 Here are some red flags to look for when choosing a hybrid publisher.

https://janefriedman.com/hybrid-paid-publishing-red-flags/

Writing Rules

It's okay to sometimes break the writing rules.

https://janefriedman.com/writing-rules-that-beg-to-be-broken/ 

Maximizing Submission Chances

 Here are some tips to maximize your chance of having a successful submission.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/02/maximizing-your-submission-chances.html

Relationship Plots

 Where are the turning points in your relationship plot?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/mastering-turning-points-in-relationship-plots/

Author Platform

Having an author platform is not mandatory for marketing most writing.

https://janefriedman.com/author-platform-is-not-a-requirement-to-sell-your-novel-or-childrens-book/ 

Kidlit Nonfiction

 How do you write nonfiction that kids will want to read?

https://www.marykole.com/nonfiction-books-for-kids

Emotions

 Here are some tips for getting emotion on the page.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/01/how-to-get-emotion-onto-the-page/

Press Releases

 Do you still need press releases in this digital age?

https://janefriedman.com/why-you-need-a-press-release-in-a-digital-age/

Dialogue in Fiction

 Use less dialogue and more action in fiction.

https://annerallen.com/2024/02/avoid-too-much-dialogue-in-fiction/

Character Backgrounds

 Knowing your characters' backgrounds will help you write more rounded characters.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/01/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-1-background/

Writing Retreats

 Make your writing retreat pay off.

https://janefriedman.com/5-ways-to-make-a-writing-retreat-pay-off/

Character Development Exercises

 Here are some exercises to use in developing a fully realized character.

https://blog.reedsy.com/character-development-exercises/

Story Structure Timing

 How perfect does the timing have to be in your story structure?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/your-storys-structural-timing/

Character Names

 How do you choose the perfect names for your characters?

https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-come-up-with-a-character-name/

Point of View

 There are many ways to play with point of view in your story.

https://taralazar.com/2024/01/26/storystorm-2024-day-26/

Conference Networking

 How to network at conferences without it being weird.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/01/lauras-big-guide-to-conference-networking/

Character Voice

 Differentiate your characters by giving each a distince voice.

https://pshoffman.com/character-creation/how-to-write-character-voice/

Funny Picture Books

 Kids love humor in the books they read.

https://www.wordsandpics.org/2021/01/picture-book-focus-writing-funny.html

Great Characters

Here are some hints for developing great characters.

https://pshoffman.com/character-creation/how-to-write-addicting-characters/ 

Multiple Plotlines

 It can be confusing to keep track of multiple plotlines in your book.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-multiple-plotlines-everything-you-need-to-know/

Tension

 Unanswered questions can add tension to your writing.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/01/tension-and-the-power-of-unanswered-questions/

Confusing Your Reader

 Here are some reasons why your reader might be confused when reading your book.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/01/six-reasons-youre-confusing-the-reader

Storyboards

If you're writing a picture book, you should make a storyboard (even if you're not an illustrator).

https://taralazar.com/2016/10/06/every-picture-book-author-should-make-a-storyboard/ 

Picture Books

 Here are nine things that make a picture book successful.

https://tracymarchini.com/publishing-thoughts-and-writing-advice/9-qualities-of-a-successful-picture-book

Author Visits

 Here are some tips to get started with author visits.

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

Pacing

 Work on the pacing in your novel to keep your readers turning the page.

https://blog.reedsy.com/pacing-in-writing/

Newsletter Freebies

Get more subscribers for your newsletter by providing freebies.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/10/how-to-create-a-fun-freebie-your-newsletter-subscribers-cant-resist/ 

YA Writers and Teens

 If you're writing a young adult novel, you should know about the life of teens.

https://janefriedman.com/4-things-every-ya-writer-should-know-about-teens/

Plot Problems

 There are several reasons why you're plot might not be working.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/09/why-your-plot-isnt-working.html

Puns

 Here are some hints for using wordplay in your writing.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-pun-in-oven-how-to-give-birth-to.html

Characters

 Here are five things your character needs.

https://www.writingforward.com/storytelling/five-things-your-characters-need

Chapter Lengths

 What's the optimal length for your book chapters?

https://blog.reedsy.com/how-long-should-a-chapter-be/

Newletters

 Make sure your newsletter is providing what your subscribers expect.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/01/ensure-your-newsletter-lives-up-to-subscribers-expectations/

What Are Agents/Editors Looking For

 Is the story the only important part of your query?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/01/what-agentseditors-really-look-for.html

Submission No-nos

 Agents' pet peeves about query letters.

https://www.notesfromtheslushpile.com/2020/08/how-not-to-get-agent-submission-pet.html

Book Tours

 Here are ten tips to help make your book publicity tour a success.

https://www.notesfromtheslushpile.com/2014/03/top-ten-tips-for-book-publicity-tours.html

Book Awards

 Check out this list of book awards.

https://insights.bookbub.com/book-awards/

Antagonist

 Don't forget your antagonist is also important to your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/12/story-in-trouble-5-signs-youre-ignoring-your-antagonist/

Book Release Timeline

 What should you be doing and when to promote the release of your new book?

https://www.lisaschroederbooks.com/2010/02/timeline-and-checklist-for-ya-of-mg.html

Twitter Pitch Parties

 What are Twitter (X) pitch parties and what are some of the more common ones?

https://slushpilestory.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/most-popular-twitter-pitch-parties-for-writers/

Pen Names

 Should you use a pen name for your writing?

https://askanauthor.substack.com/p/should-i-use-a-pen-name

Verbal Comedy

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

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

Synopses

Follow these five steps to create a synopsis for your novel.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/how-to-write-a-novel-synopsis 

Scene Pitfalls

Here are some pitfalls to avoid when writing a goal-driven scene.

 https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/12/scene-mastery-navigating-common-goal-driven-scene-pitfalls/

Fake Literary Agents

Don't get scammed by a fake literary agent.

https://writerbeware.blog/2023/12/15/how-to-spot-a-fake-literary-agency/ 

Settings

 Here are five tips for creating an unforgettable setting.

https://writerunboxed.com/2023/12/19/5-tips-for-crafting-unforgettable-settings/

Book Launches

 Here are some tips for organizing your book launch party.

https://www.notesfromtheslushpile.com/2015/07/how-to-organize-book-launch-party.html

Street Teams

 How do you use street teams to promote your book?

https://jmfrey.net/2019/09/words-for-writers-what-is-a-street-team-guest-post/

Digital Review Copies

 There are several ways for publishers to provide digital review copies for reviewers.

https://bitaboutbooks.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/earcs-netgalley-and-edelweiss/

Author Bios

 Here are some hints for writing your author bio.

https://justpublishingadvice.com/i-am-an-author-but-i-am-useless-at-writing-my-own-bio/

Physical Comedy

 Add humor to your manuscript through the use of physical comedy.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/09/how-to-write-comedy-part-1-physical-comedy-slapstick/

Literary Agents

 How do you find the literary agent who's perfect for you?

https://janefriedman.com/researching-the-right-literary-agents-for-you/

Story Endings

 How to find the perfect ending for your story.

https://www.eevijones.com/how-to-end-a-story/

Choose Your Own Adventure Books

 Here's one author's experiences in writing a choose your own adventure book.

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/12/08/my-experience-writing-a-choose-your-own-adventure-book/

Query Letters

 Don't get rejected based on your query letter.

https://annerallen.com/2023/12/its-your-query-letter/

Board Books

 Is it possible to get your board book published?

https://www.deareditor.com/2023/11/can-i-get-a-book-deal-for-a-board-book/

Picture Book Format

 If you're writing picture books, it's important to understand their format.

https://debbieohi.substack.com/p/picture-books-101-part-3-understanding