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/