Synopses

 How do you write a synopsis for your novel?

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-write-a-novel-synopsis/

Writing Novels vs. Scripts

 What's the difference between writing novels and scripts for screenplays?

https://www.writersdigest.com/the-page-or-the-stage-the-differences-in-writing-novels-vs-scripts

Flat Picture Book Manuscripts

 Here are five tips for bringing life to your picture book.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/meh-to-marvelous-5-easy-fixes-for-flat-picture-book-manuscripts/

Middle Grade Pitfalls

 Here are some comming pitfalls when writing a middle grade novel.

https://nelsonagency.com/2019/01/the-most-common-pitfalls-in-middle-grade-manuscripts-by-danielle-burby/

Short Story to Novel

 How can you turn your short story into a full-length novel?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/8-tips-for-turning-your-short-story-into-a-full-length-novel/

Writing Tips

 What can you learn by teaching children to write?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/10-things-i-learned-teaching-children-to-write/

Nonfiction Picture Books

 What makes a picture book nonfiction versus fiction or informational fiction?

https://kirstenwlarson.com/2025/02/11/what-is-a-nonfiction-picture-book/

Personal Experiences

 Create originality in your writing by using your personal experiences.

https://picturebooksummit.com/personal-experiences/

Nonfiction Openings

 How do you craft an enticing opening for your nonfiction book?

https://bethandersonwriter.com/2025/05/09/behind-the-scenes-launching-nonfiction-creating-a-sizzling-inciting-incident-by-ann-mccallum-staats/

Nonlinear Writing

 If you're stuck,maybe you should try writing scenes out of order instead of writing your book from the first to the last.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/05/writing-tips-from-a-neurodivergent-brain/

MG Characters

 These six tips will help you to grow and enrich your middle-grade characters.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2025/05/grow-your-characters-6-tips-to-enrich.html

World Building

 Sometimes the world your create for your story can be too powerful.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/is-your-worldbuilding-too-powerful/

Traditional vs. Self Publishing

 Here are some ways to choose whether to publish your book traditionally or to self publish it.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/07/traditional-vs-self-publishing-which-one-is-best-for-you/

Picture Book Concepts

 How can you make the concept of your picture book fresh so it stands out?

https://annerallen.com/2025/05/hidden-world-of-writing-scams/

Dialogue Mechanics

 What are the proper ways to insert dialogue (including thoughts) into your manuscript?

https://annerallen.com/2025/05/hidden-world-of-writing-scams/

Writing Scams

 Here's how to identify scams aimed at writers.

https://annerallen.com/2025/05/hidden-world-of-writing-scams/

Midbook Slump

 Why does your story slump in the middle and what can you do about it?

https://reneefountain.substack.com/p/the-midbook-slump-why-great-writing

POV and Tense

 Who is telling your story and when?

https://writerunboxed.com/2025/04/16/who-is-telling-this-story-and-when-creative-and-purposeful-uses-of-person-and-tense/

Character Arcs

 Here are nine growth milestones that define your character's arc.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/04/build-growth-milestones-into-your-characters-arc/

Defining Your Voice

 Here aer nine metrics that define your narrative voice.

https://lydianetzer.substack.com/p/week-9-finding-your-voice

Dialogue Techniques

 Here are some techniques to make your dialogue more realistic.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/6-tips-for-creating-chemistry-between-characters/

Chemistry Between Characters

 How do you create chemistry when your characters interact?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/6-tips-for-creating-chemistry-between-characters/

Author Brand

 How do you create a strong author brand?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/how-to-define-a-strong-author-brand/

Getting Stuck

 Here are some reasons you might get stuck in your writing.

https://stdennard.substack.com/p/three-reasons-i-usually-get-stuck

Oversimplified Characters

 Don't make the mistake of oversimplifying your characters.

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/writing-mistakes-writers-make-oversimplified-characters

Writing Aspects

 Never let anyone mess with these writing aspects: your voice, process, or theme.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/04/seven-writing-fears-that-may-be-holding-you-back-from-greatness/

Writing Fears

 Your fears may be holding you back from writing.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/04/seven-writing-fears-that-may-be-holding-you-back-from-greatness/

Conflict and Tension

 Your story needs both conflict and tension--they're not the same thing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/how-to-write-conflict-is-not-tension/

Hooks

 Here are four ways to write a hook for your book.

https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published/4-ways-to-write-hooks-for-books

Tariffs and Publishing

 How will tariffs affect the publishing industry?

https://kathleenschmidt.substack.com/p/a-quick-post-about-tariffs

Point of View

 Your choice of point of view provides the foundation for your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/04/choose-a-powerful-foundation-for-your-story/