Monday, March 31, 2025

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/

Sunday, March 30, 2025

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

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Substack

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

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

Friday, March 28, 2025

Fantasy World Building

 Here are six pillars of building a fantasy world.

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

Thursday, March 27, 2025

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

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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/

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Nonfiction Dramatic Tension

 Yes, nonfiction books can also have dramatic tension.

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

Monday, March 24, 2025

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/

Sunday, March 23, 2025

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/

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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/

Friday, March 21, 2025

Dialogue

 How do you write dialogue that pops.

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

Thursday, March 20, 2025

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/

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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/

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Professional Writers

 What differentiates professional writers from amateurs or hobbyists?

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

Monday, March 17, 2025

Expert Reviewers

 How do you find experts to review your nonfiction manuscript?

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

Sunday, March 16, 2025

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

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Backmatter

 Backmatter matters, especially when writing nonfiction.

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

Friday, March 14, 2025

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

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Reviews

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

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

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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/

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Story Stakes

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

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

Monday, March 10, 2025

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?


Sunday, March 9, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Graphic Novels

 Here are five tips for writing a graphic novel.

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

Friday, March 7, 2025

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

Thursday, March 6, 2025

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/

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Revisions

 Start with sentences when revising your novel.

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

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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 

Monday, March 3, 2025

Critique Groups

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

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

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Subplots

 What questions should you ask when before introducing a subplot?

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

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Small Publishers

How do you evaluate a small publisher?

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