Publicists

 Here are ten things a publicist wants you to know.

https://kathleenschmidt.substack.com/p/10-things-your-publicist-wants-you

Deep Point of View

 There's more than one way to write deep POV.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/unlock-the-freedom-to-cheat-deep-pov/

Emotions

 How do you "show, not tell" emotions?

https://www.deareditor.com/2022/10/re-how-do-i-show-dont-tell-emotions/

Picture Book Concepts

 How can you make your picture book concept amongst all the look-alike stories?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/what-makes-a-picture-book-concept-fresh-in-a-crowd-of-lookalikes/

Five Senses

 Here are five ways to engage your readers' all five senses.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/5-ways-to-engage-all-5-senses-without-overwhelming-readers/

Mystery Settings

 The setting of your book can help shape the mystery.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/how-setting-shapes-mystery/

Chapter Endings

 How to write chapter endings that make your readers want to turn the page.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/how-to-write-killer-chapter-endings-that-hook-readers/

Character Wounds

 How to develop emotional wounds and character misbeliefs.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/how-to-develop-character-wounds-and-misbeliefs/

Conflict

 Use these four levels of conflict to strengthen your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/strengthen-your-story-with-conflict/

Book Festivals

 Here are some tips for selling your book at a book festival table.

https://scbwikitetales.com/2025/08/06/ask-an-editor-advice-for-selling-at-tables/

Deep Point of View

 There are four layers to deep point of view.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/07/the-4-important-layers-of-deep-point-of-view/

Developmental Editing

 Developmental editing is more than just checking grammar.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/08/developmental-editing-is-more-than.html

Pre-School Picture Books

 How do you write a picture book that will resonate with preschoolers?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/how-to-write-a-picture-book-that-resonates-with-preschoolers/

Infodumps

 How do you fix the dreaded infodump?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/writing-101-how-to-fix-an-infodump/

Pairing Beginnings and Endings

 Here are some hints on how to pair your ending with your beginning.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/pair-your-books-beginning-and-ending/

Paragraphing

 The way you choose to paragraph your manuscript can add a great deal to your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/the-power-of-paragraphing/

Picture Book Word Counts

 What's the rule about word counts for picture books and can it be broken?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2019/04/08/picture-book-word-count-and-other-rules-meant-to-be-broken/

Unsolicited Manuscripts

 Here's a list of publishers who don't require you have an agent to submit your manuscript.

https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/submit-childrens-book-without-agent/

Scene Endings

 Here are five ways to end a scene.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/types-of-scene-endings/

Picture Book Pacing

 Pacing is what separates a flat picture book from a story that practically reads itself out loud.

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

Authentic Characters

 Authentic characters act like real people.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/07/the-key-to-writing-authentic-characters/

Setting

 How do you amp up your story's setting?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/07/amp-up-your-story-setting/

Author Platform

 What is an author platform and how do you create one?

https://janefriedman.com/author-platform-definition/

Chapter 1

 What should be in the first chapter of your novel?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2025/07/where-to-start-chapter-1-in-a-novel

Picture Book Pagination

 Should you paginate your picture book manuscript in your submission?

https://debbieohi.com/2022/06/pagination/

Unexpected Characters

 How do you create characters who aren't perfect and kids find relatable.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/the-unexpected-hero-how-to-create-main-characters-kids-want-to-cheer-for/

Picture Book Characters

 Kids love characters that defy expectations.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/cranky-crocodiles-brave-brussel-sprouts-why-character-contradictions-work/

Nonfiction Openings

 How to start your nonfiction book with a bang.

https://insights.bookbub.com/how-to-start-nonfiction-book-bang/

Marketing and Publicity

 Your publisher will attempt to both market and gain publicity for your book.

https://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/717762381507330048/very-little-of-what-was-mentioned-in-my-marketing