Likeable Characters

 How do you write a likeable character?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/03/how-to-write-a-likeable-character/

Blogging

 Blogging is still a great way to reach your readers.

https://annerallen.com/2025/03/blogging-ito-reach-readers/

Emotional Scenes

 Engage your readers with emotional scenes.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/03/write-emotional-scenes-that-better-engage-readers/

Backstory

 Here are four key tactics for introducing your character's backstory.

https://janefriedman.com/backstory-and-exposition-4-key-tactics/

Tracking Word Count

 Tracking your word count can help you write faster.

https://janefriedman.com/want-to-write-faster-how-tracking-your-word-count-can-boost-your-productivity/

Book Promotion

 Here are some things you many not know about book promotion when you're first starting out.

https://www.12x12challenge.com/ellen-ramsey-12-x-12-featured-author-march-2025/

Pacing

 What is the best way to pace your story's keep moments.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/03/best-ways-to-pace-your-storys-key-moments/

Critiques

 What are the elements of a good critique?

https://susanuhlig.com/2025/02/seven-elements-for-a-good-critique/

Social Media

 How are authors using social media?

https://insights.bookbub.com/social-media-authors-2025-data-850-authors/

Deep POV

 Here are 11 tips for writing your character in deep point of view.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/the-essential-deep-pov-checklist-11-tips-for-better-writing/

Precision in Writing

 Avoid vague catchalls, like "this" or "it" in your writing.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2025/02/stamp-out-vague-catchalls-in-your-writing

Substack

 Should you use substack instead of blogging or writing a newsletter?

https://annerallen.com/2025/02/the-beginners-guide-to-substack/

Fantasy World Building

 Here are six pillars of building a fantasy world.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-make-your-fantasy-world-feel-real/

Repeated Words

 Do you repeat words for effect or do you repeat them unintentionally?

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/03/what-words-do-you-repeat-are-you-doing.html

Character Talents

 How to match the perfect talent with your character's personality.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/03/how-to-choose-the-perfect-talent-for-your-character/

Nonfiction Dramatic Tension

 Yes, nonfiction books can also have dramatic tension.

https://www.nffest.com/2025/03/creating-dramatic-tension-in-nonfiction.html

Character Development

 How can you use personality theory to deepen your character development?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/03/deepen-your-character-development-using-personality-theory/

Common Manuscript Mistakes

 Here are the top 20 mistakes developmental editors see in manuscripts.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/03/the-top-twenty-mistakes-developmental-editors-see-in-manuscripts/

Picture Book Word Counts

 What are the industry standard word counts for different types of picture books?

https://thejohnfox.com/2023/08/whats-the-perfect-length-for-a-childrens-picture-book/

Dialogue

 How do you write dialogue that pops.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/character-voice-101-writing-dialogue-that-pops/

Writing Children's Books

 Here's some advice for newbies about how to write a children's book.

https://katiedavis.com/how-to-write-a-childrens-book-template-a-complete-guide-for-aspiring-authors/

Flat Characters

 Here are some tips to making your characters less flat.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/02/how-to-avoid-flat-characters-in-your-story/

Professional Writers

 What differentiates professional writers from amateurs or hobbyists?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-realities-of-being-professional.html

Expert Reviewers

 How do you find experts to review your nonfiction manuscript?

https://www.nffest.com/2025/02/seeking-expert-reviewers.html

Antagonists

 You want your antagonist(s) to be a well-developed as your protagonist(s).

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/07/10-traits-of-strong-antagonist.html#google_vignette

Backmatter

 Backmatter matters, especially when writing nonfiction.

https://www.nffest.com/2025/02/why-backmatter-matters.html

First Sentences

 Here are some hints for writing first sentences that will make your readers want to continue reading.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-tips-for-writing-a-compelling-first-sentence

Reviews

 Getting people to review your book is not always an easy process.

https://booksbywomen.org/reviews-an-intergenerational-rant-by-rachel-stone/

Publishing Terminology

 Here are some words and concepts you need to know from the publishing business.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/publishing-101-essential-terms-to-know/

Story Stakes

 How do you identify the up the stakes in your writing?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/02/identify-your-storys-stakes/

Expert Reviewers

 How do you approach experts to ask them to review the content of your book?

https://www.nffest.com/2025/02/seeking-expert-reviewers.html?

Pinterest

 How do you build your engagements on Pinterest?

https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/02/guest-post-deb-gonzales-beyond-pins-boards-building-a-legacy-on-pinterest/

Graphic Novels

 Here are five tips for writing a graphic novel.

https://writers.com/how-to-write-a-graphic-novel

Causal Chains

You must have a cause and effect chain between scenes.

https://smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2025/02/causal-chain-experience-redux.html

Legitimate Agents

 How do you know if an agent is legit and not a schmagent, or even worse, an outright scammer?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/a-complete-guide-to-revising-your-novel-part-two/

Revisions

 Start with sentences when revising your novel.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/a-complete-guide-to-revising-your-novel-part-two/

Hooks

You need to hook your readers in chapter one.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/5-tips-to-hook-readers-from-chapter-one 

Critique Groups

 How does belonging to a critique group add to your writing?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/working/why-critique-groups-matter-for-writers/

Subplots

 What questions should you ask when before introducing a subplot?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/5-questions-to-ask-before-adding-a-subplot/

Small Publishers

How do you evaluate a small publisher?

https://subitclub.com/2018/08/07/evaluate-small-publishers-like-a-pro/ 

Disabled Characters

 How do you accurately portray disabled character is your story?

https://janefriedman.com/6-tips-on-writing-disabled-characters/

Humor

 Here are some ways to add the funny to your story.

https://www.scld.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SWC_Adding-Humor-to-Chlidren%E2%80%99s-Stories.pdf

Picture Book Characters

 How do you make the characters in your picture book unforgettable?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/what-a-character/

Suspense

 Here are some tips for building suspense in your writing.

https://www.worldbuilders.ai/p/secrets-suspense

Publishing Conferences

 Make the most of the contacts you make at publishing conferences.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/02/making-most-of-publishing-conference.html

Writing Children's Books Tips

 Here are some tips for those in the early stages of the children's book writing careers.

https://www.kidspicturebookreview.com/childrens-book-blog/16-tips-for-writing-your-first-childrens-book

Novel Writing

 Here are some tips from screenwriting that also apply to writing novels.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/05/07/5-screenwriting-tips-for-novelists/

Plot Twists

 How do you successfully pull off a plot twist?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-pull-off-a-plot-twist/

Passive Voice

 Does using the word "was" automatically mean you're writing in the passive voice?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/using-was-is-passive-writing-or-is-it/

Oversimplified Characters

 Give your oversimplified characters more depth.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/ways-to-fix-writing-mistakes-oversimplified-characters/

Traits

 Use traits to construct your character arcs.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/how-to-use-traits-to-create-character-arcs/

Wave Technique

How to structure your scenes using the wave technique.

https://janefriedman.com/scene-and-structure-the-wave-technique/

Chapters

 Here's a template for writing chapters.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2025/02/chapter-template

Characters

 Here are five tips for creating your characters.

https://www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-writing/5-tips-for-creating-characters-for-kids

Common Mistakes

 Here are some quick fixes for common writing mistakes.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/01/revise-with-confidence-with-quick-fixes.html

Publishing Scams

 There are many publishing scans out there, so be careful.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2025/01/publishing-scams-are-rampant-how-to-be-vigilant

Heavy Topics

 How do you handle heavy topics in children's books?

https://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/how-to-handle-heavy-subject-matter-in-childrens-books/

Dialogue Tags

 How often do you need to use dialogue tags?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/01/tag-your-dialogue-with-big-time-power/

Foreshadowing

 Here are some key methods to include direct and indirect foreshadowing in your story.

https://janefriedman.com/balancing-foreshadowing/

STEM Scene Setting

 How do you set the scene when writing your STEM book?

https://taralazar.com/2025/01/15/storystorm-2025-day-15/

Middle Grade Outlines

 There are several approaches to outlining your middle-grade novel.

https://kidlit.com/middle-grade-novel-outline/

Character Names

 Here are some suggestions for choosing your characters' names.

https://thewritepractice.com/8-tips-for-naming-characters/

Plotting

 What are the benefits of plotting instead of pantsing?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/01/why-plotting-will-always-be-better.html

Publishing Paths

 How do you choose the best path for publishing your work?

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/how-to-brainstorm-your-book-proposal

Book Proposals

Here are some tips for brainstorming your book proposal.

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/how-to-brainstorm-your-book-proposal

Freelance Editors

 What are the costs for freelance editors and what services do they provide?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-much-is-an-editor-for-a-childrens-book-understanding-the-costs-and-services/

Backstory

 How do you include backstory without interrupting the flow of your novel?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/01/backstory-balancing-act/

Novel Revisions

 What should you be looking at and fixing as you revise your novel?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/01/a-complete-guide-to-revising-your-novel-part-one/

Chapter vs. Middle Grade Books

 What's the difference between chapter and middle grade books?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/chapter-books-vs-middle-grade-whats-the-difference/

Traditional vs. Self Publishing

What are the pros and cons of traditional vs. self publishing?

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/17-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-publishing-vs-self-publishing 

Character Needs

 Here are five things your character needs.

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

The Power of Less

 Strengthen your picture book by using fewer words.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-power-of-less.html

Thematic Echoes

 Deepen your work by echoing your theme throughout your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/01/deepening-a-story-with-thematic-echoes/

Book Publishing Paths

 There are more ways than ever to publish your book.

https://janefriedman.com/key-book-publishing-path/

YA Graphic Novels

 Here are some rules for writing a young adult graphic novel.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/want-to-write-a-young-adult-graphic-novel-heres-how

Character Names

 Characters' names are an important way to let your readers know more about them.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/11/26/inhabiting-a-name/

Royalties

 It's important to understand the royalties section of your contract.

https://writerbeware.blog/2024/12/06/when-royalty-language-in-publishing-contracts-isnt-what-it-seems/

Series Characters

 It's important to make your characters consistent throughout a series.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/5-tips-for-writing-series-characters

Snowflake Method

 The Snowflake Method is a popular approach to writing a novel.

https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/

Middle-Grade Voice

 It's hard to nail the middle-grade voice--neither too old nor too young.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/11/on-voice-finding-your-middle-grade.html

Newbie Children's Writers

 Here are some tips if you're new to writing children's books.

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2024/11/10-tips-for-new-childrens-writers.html

Juicy Verbs

 Enliven your writng with juicy verbs.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/enliven-your-writing-with-juicy-verbs

Author's Note

 What do you include in your author's note?

https://janefriedman.com/writing-the-authors-note-for-a-novel/

Target Readership

 How do you describe your target readers when pitching to agents and editors.

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-describe-your-target-readership-so-its-meaningful-to-agents-and-publishers/

Beta Readers

 How do you find beta readers and get the most from them?

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/11/11/beta-readers-how-to-find-them-and-how-to-get-the-most-from-them/

Synopses

 Build your synopsis by putting together these building blocks.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/the-building-blocks-of-a-synopsis/

Conflict and Tension

 Don't make these conflict and tension mistakes.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/11/dont-make-this-conflict-and-tension-mistake/

Chapter Books

 Are there any guidelines for writing chapter books?

https://karencioffiwritingforchildren.com/2020/10/18/chapter-book-guidelines/

Connecting with Librarians

 There are many ways to increase librarians' interest in your and your books.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/12/how-indie-authors-can-connect-with-librarians/

Writing Funny

 Here are 20+ ways to inject humor into your writing.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/12/21-and-half-ways-to-write-funny-guest.html

The Ripple Effect

 How do you weave plot with character?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/strengthen-your-story-with-concrete-nouns/

Concrete Nouns

 Using concrete nouns will strengthen your story.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/strengthen-your-story-with-concrete-nouns/

One-Sentence Summary

 Writing a summary in one sentence causes your reader (and you!) to ask the story question.

https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2024/11/24/your-one-sentence-summary/

Limiting Beliefs

 Use limited believes to go deeper with characterization.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/11/using-limiting-beliefs-to-go-deeper-with-characterization/

Writing with Style

 Kurt Vonnegut has eight rules for creating your own writing style.

https://www.worldbuilders.ai/p/how-to-write-with-style

Teen Dialogue

 Writing teen dialogue in your young adult book can be challenging.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/11/nailing-teen-dialogue-in-ya-fiction/

Reader Magnets

 A reader magnet is a marketing tool to attract readers to your book.

https://picturebooksummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PB-Summit-Pitch-Formula.pdf

Book Pitches

 What's the formula to make your book pitch effective?

https://picturebooksummit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PB-Summit-Pitch-Formula.pdf

Readaloudability

 Make sure your picture book is a good read alound.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/read-aloudability-ensuring-your-picture-book-sings-when-read/

Event Contracts

 Having a contract for your author events will help avoid any misunderstanding.

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2024/01/event-contracts-for-authors.html