Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Characters

 Here are five things your character needs.

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

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Chapter Lengths

 What's the optimal length for your book chapters?

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

Monday, January 29, 2024

Newletters

 Make sure your newsletter is providing what your subscribers expect.

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

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024

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

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Book Awards

 Check out this list of book awards.

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

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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/

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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

Monday, January 22, 2024

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/

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Pen Names

 Should you use a pen name for your writing?

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

Saturday, January 20, 2024

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/

Friday, January 19, 2024

Synopses

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

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

Thursday, January 18, 2024

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/

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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/ 

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Settings

 Here are five tips for creating an unforgettable setting.

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



Monday, January 15, 2024

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

Sunday, January 14, 2024

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/

Saturday, January 13, 2024

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/

Friday, January 12, 2024

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/

Thursday, January 11, 2024

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/

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Literary Agents

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

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

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Story Endings

 How to find the perfect ending for your story.

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

Monday, January 8, 2024

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/

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Query Letters

 Don't get rejected based on your query letter.

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

Saturday, January 6, 2024

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/


Friday, January 5, 2024

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

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Biographies

 Here are some tips for writing a biography will be compelling to readers.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/11/telling-a-life-tips-for-composing-a-compelling-biography/

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Emotions and Moods

 The "show don't tell" rule also works for letting your reader in on your characters' emotions and moods.

https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-show-not-tell-paranoia-hope-and-other-moods/

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Descriptions

 One well-chosen detail is better than a laundry list of descriptions.

https://janefriedman.com/one-well-chosen-detail-write-juicy-descriptions-without-overwhelming-your-reader/

Monday, January 1, 2024

Self Editing

 Increase the chances of selling your manuscript by becoming a better self editor.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2023/11/why-you-should-want-to-become-a-better-self-editor/