Saturday, August 31, 2024

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

Friday, August 30, 2024

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Story Hook

 A good story hook will pique your readers' interest.

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

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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/

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Author Websites

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

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

Monday, August 26, 2024

Chapter Books

 How do you break into the chapter book market?

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

Sunday, August 25, 2024

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/

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Platform

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

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

Friday, August 23, 2024

SImultaneous Submissions

 Here are some points to consider about simultaneous submissions.

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

Thursday, August 22, 2024

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/

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024

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

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Character's Clothes

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

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

Saturday, August 17, 2024

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

Friday, August 16, 2024

Comp Titles

 What are comp titles and how do you find them?

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

Thursday, August 15, 2024

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/

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Revising

 Don't start your revision on page one.

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

Monday, August 12, 2024

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

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Pacing

 Here are some quick tips for fixing pacing problems.

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

Saturday, August 10, 2024

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

Friday, August 9, 2024

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/

Thursday, August 8, 2024

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/

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

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/

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Plot Points

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

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


Monday, August 5, 2024

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/

Sunday, August 4, 2024

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/

Saturday, August 3, 2024

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/

Friday, August 2, 2024

Openings

 Here are ten suggestions for starting your story better.

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

Thursday, August 1, 2024

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/