Self Editing

 Here are the steps for self-editing your novel.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2023/03/how-to-self-edit-your-novel

Narrative POV

 It's worthwhile experimenting with different points of view for your story.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/experimenting-with-narrative-pov-in-picture-books/

Story Balance

 Here are three components that help to keep your story in balance.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/it-turns-out-walking-and-writing-have-things-in-common/

Voice / Style / Tone

 What's the difference between voice, style, and tone?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/voice-style-tone-understanding-the-differences-their-importance/

Plotter vs. Pantser

Picture book writers can be both plotters and pantsers.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/plotter-v-pantser-how-picture-book-writers-can-use-both-at-the-same-time/ 

Pitch Sessions

 What can you expect from a pitch session?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/what-to-expect-at-pitch-session.html

Developmental Editing

How do you prepare your manuscript to get the most out of a developmental edit.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/how-to-prepare-your-manuscript-for-a-developmental-edit/ 

Writing No-nos

 Here are fifteen things a writer probably shouldn't do.

https://www.darcypattison.com/writing/picture-books/5-ways-to-make-the-reader-turn-the-page/

Picture Book Page Turns

 An important decision in writing picture books is thinking about the page turns.

https://www.darcypattison.com/writing/picture-books/5-ways-to-make-the-reader-turn-the-page/

Picture Book Secondary Characters

 Secondary characters can add depth to picture books.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/the-secret-power-of-secondary-characters-in-picture-books/

Quick Drafting

 If you're on deadline, you need to write your draft quickly.

https://ericageorge.substack.com/p/10-strategies-for-weathering-that

Writing Retreats

 How do you decide which writing retreat is good for you?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2025/06/how-to-decide-if-a-writers-retreat-is-right-for-you

Revise and Resubmit

 A revise and resubmit request gives you another chance to make a good impression with your work.

https://writersrumpus.com/2025/06/24/revise-and-resubmit-making-a-stellar-second-impression/

Quirky Picture Books

How do you make your picture book weird, yet wonderful?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/uncategorized/not-edited-write-weird-write-wild-why-theres-room-for-strange-picture-books/

Tricky Punctuation

 Here are some tips on how to use the rarer types of punctuation.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/06/writing-101-semi-colons-other-tricky-punctuation-marks/

Accents

 A little bit of using accents goes a long way.

https://theeditorsblog.net/2017/01/23/restraining-accents/

Verbs

 Clean out the clutter around your verbs.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/02/clear-out-the-clutter-around-your-verbs

Self-Editing

 Here are three steps to take in self-editing.

https://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2010/04/three-simple-stages-of-self-editing.html

Final Revision

 How do you know when it's time to stop revising?

https://www.teachingauthors.com/2025/06/a-study-in-voice.html

Voice

 What makes a unique voice for your characters and your story?
https://www.teachingauthors.com/2025/06/a-study-in-voice.html

Character Building

 How do you create characters in the context of your story?

https://writerunboxed.com/2025/06/17/character-building/

Writing Retreats

 What's the value of going to a writing retreat?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/06/you-deserve-a-writing-retreat/

Publishing Industry

 Is it tough out there now in the publishing industry?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/why-i-dropped-wordpress-for-payhip/

Payhip vs. Wordpress

 How does Payhip compare to Wordpress for creating author websites?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/why-i-dropped-wordpress-for-payhip/

Bookstore Events

 How do you make the most of a bookstore event?

https://writerunboxed.com/2025/06/10/a-quick-guide-to-bookstore-events/

Rule of Three

What is the rule of three in picture books and how do you use it?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/chekhovs-gun-takes-many-forms-does-your-story-have-a-forgotten-gun/ 

Chekhov's Gun

 Don't create loose ends in your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/chekhovs-gun-takes-many-forms-does-your-story-have-a-forgotten-gun/

Continuing a Series

 Entice your readers to read subsequent books in your series.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/06/continuing-a-series/

Second Drafts

 When your second draft feels like a step back.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/when-the-second-draft-feels-like-a-step-back/

Queries

Your query is a tool to sell an agent on your story.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/sell-me-on-your-story-in-your-query.html 

Info Dumps

 Don't use dialogue as an info dump for your readers.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/as-you-know-bob/

Plot Twists

 Here are five ways to writing a satisfying switch up.

https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-plot-a-plot-twist-5-steps-to-writing-a-satisfying-switch-up