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