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/