Querying

 Here are some tips for querying an agent.

https://insights.bookbub.com/how-to-query-agent-tips-for-submission-process/

Complications

 Here are three tips on escalating complications for your characters.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/06/creating-escalating-complications/

Subtext

 Even your non-POV characters can have subtext in their dialogue and actions.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/writing-subtext-for-non-pov-characters/

Developmental Editors

 Who should be your developmental editor?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/who-should-be-your-developmental-editor.html

Valid Criticisms

How can you tell if a criticism of your work is valid or not?

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/tell-criticism-valid-valid-criticism 

Connotation

Connotations add layers to your picture book.

https://janefriedman.com/make-every-word-count-the-power-of-connotation-in-picture-books/

Critiques

 How can you get the most out of your critiques.

https://kirstenwlarson.com/2025/05/28/five-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-critiques-inspired-by-my-convo-with-author-michelle-cusolito/

Pitches

 Your pitch and your story should match.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/05/when-your-pitch-and-story-dont-match.html

Holiday Books

 Is it harder or easier to sell holiday books?

https://www.tumblr.com/literaticat/660530827229331456/what-is-your-personal-opinion-about-holiday-books

Secondary Characters

 Writing secondary characters can be a lot of fun, and it takes less work than writing your protagonist.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/secondary-characters-all-the-fun-a-lot-less-work/

Overexplaining in Dialogue

How do you recognize and correct overexplaining in dialogue?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/overexplaining-in-dialogue/ 

Picture Book Pacing

 How do rhythm, breath, and page turns affect your picture book pacing?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/what-i-wish-everyone-knew-about-picture-book-pacing

Book Promotion

 Here are some tips on what works and what doesn't in promoting your book.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/7-books-in-21-years-lees-tips-on-your.html

Publishing Scammers

 Here are the latest tricks from publishing scammers.

https://annerallen.com/2025/05/publishing-scammers-on-the-prowl/

Writer No-nos

 Here are 15 things you shouldn't do as a writer.

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/things-a-writer-should-never-do

Excellent Dialogue

 Here are ten tips for improving the dialogue in your manuscript.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/critique-10-ways-to-write-excellent-dialogue/

Writing Trends

 Don't just follow trends--write what you want to write.

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/05/what-to-write-if-you-want-to-get.html

Characters Emotional Arcs

 Lead with your heart (emotion) and your brain (plot) will follow.

https://www.writersdigest.com/heart-first-brain-later-why-your-characters-emotional-arc-matters-more-than-your-perfect-plot

Author Brand

 Here are some tips on how to define your author brand.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/7-types-of-questions-to-help-you-define-your-author-brand/

Writing Conferences

 How do you get the most out of attending a writing conference?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/05/what-to-do-at-conferences.html

Critique Partners

 Communication is the key to critique partner success.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/05/the-key-to-critique-partner-success/

Picture Book Titles

 Can a picture book title make or break your sale?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/tiny-but-mighty-why-picture-book-titles-make-or-break-your-sale/

Dialogue Fillers

 Eliminate these unneccesary fillers in your dialogue.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/want-fantastic-dialogue-flee-these-6-fearsome-fillers/

Steps to Publication

 Here are four steps, described in detail, for getting your book traditionally published.

https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-get-your-book-published/

Story Arcs

 What are the components of a book's story arc?

https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/lesson-7

Diverse Verse

 The blog posts on diverseverse.com support and amplify diverse voices and poetry for young people.

https://www.diverseverse.com/

Rhythm and Rhyme

 Rhyming picture books are more about rhythm than about rhyme.

https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/lesson-9

Early Readers, Easy Chapter Books, Chapter Books

 What the difference between the different types of books for readers moving from picture books?

https://kidlit.com/easy-chapter-books/

Wordiness in Picture Books

 Here are some tips on how to tighten your picture book.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/wordiness-in-picture-books

Point of View

Learn the basics about point of view (POV).

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/05/writing-101-point-of-view-basics/ 

Small Publisher

 Here are some tips to use in evaluating small publishers.

https://janefriedman.com/evaluate-small-publisher/