Critique Groups

 How can you make yourself the most useful writer in your critique group?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/09/make-yourself-the-most-useful-critiquer/

Submissions Process

 Demystify the entire process of submitting to an agent or editor.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/demystifying-the-submissions-process/

Secondary Characters

 Secondary characters add depth to your story.

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

Writing Elements

 Use the five elements of writing to immerse your readers.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/05/using-the-5-elements-of-writing-to-immerse-readers/

Novel Plots

 Here are five paths to plotting your novel.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/5-paths-to-plotting-your-novel/

Character Descriptions

 How do you describe a character's physical appearance without using a mirror reflection?

https://smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2025/08/no-reflections.html

Formatting Manuscripts

 Format your manuscript the correct way.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/formatting-a-picture-book-manuscript-the-right-way/

Characters

 Make every character count.

https://writerunboxed.com/2021/11/09/make-every-character-count/

Nonfiction

 How do you write a nonfiction book that will catch the interest of an agent or editor.

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2025/08/06/5-ways-to-make-your-nonfiction-manuscript-capture-an-editor-or-agents-attention/

Marketing Scams

 Watch out for these marketing scams aimed at authors.

https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-a-new-twist-on-book-marketing-scams/

Character-Driven Picture Books

 What makes a picture book character driven?

https://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2013/07/picture-book-university-character.html

Author Platform

 How can a picture book writer create an author platform?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-to-build-an-author-platform-as-a-picture-book-writer/

Unlikeable Characters

 How do you get your readers to invest in an unlikeable character?

https://janefriedman.com/writing-unlikeable-characters/

New Client Questions

 What are some questions new clients ask an agent?

https://www.agentsandbooks.com/honest-answers-to-the-questions-new/

Character Needs

 Tap into your characters' unmet needs to strengthen your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/07/tap-into-your-characters-unmet-need-to-strengthen-your-story/

Powerful Picture Books

 What can you do to make your picture book more powerful?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2014/07/15/7-pointers-for-writing-powerful-picture-books/

Inciting Incidents

 What is an inciting incident and how do you write it?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-inciting-incidents

Picture Book Endings

 What makes a great ending for your picture book?

https://www.wordsandpics.org/2016/04/ask-picture-book-editor.html

Positive Traits

 Check out this list of positive character traits.

https://shopwritershelpingwriters.net/pages/list-of-positive-traits

First Drafts

 Write your first draft for yourself--there are no rules.

https://annerallen.com/2025/07/write-your-first-draft-for-yourself/

Repressed Emotions

 How to show, not tell, your character's repressed emotions.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/09/show-repressed-emotions/

Trends

 Should you chase trends when writing your book?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/chasing-trends-a-writers-dilemma/

Picture Book Word Count

 How many words should a picture book have?

https://www.wheatmark.com/how-many-words-should-a-picture-book-have/

Middle Grades

 Six golden rules for writing middle grade.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-golden-rules-of-writing-middle-grade

Writing for Children

 Here are some tips on writing for children.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-tips-on-writing-for-children

Submission Mistakes

 Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/business/10-common-mistakes-in-submitting-picture-books-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Picture Book?

 How do you know if what you've written is a picture book or not?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2018/03/08/how-do-you-know-if-youve-written-a-picture-book/

Critique Feedback

 How do you evaluate the feedback you receive on your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2008/04/evaluating-critique-feedback/

Critique Groups

 Why do you need a writing partner and/or a critique group?

https://www.lisapoisso.com/2019/06/15/critique-partner-writing-group/

Submission Tracking

 The key to managing your submissions is to carefully keep track of them.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/submission-tracking-the-key-to-managing-your-submissions/

Art Notes

 Should you include art notes with your picture book manuscript.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-when-to-use-art-notes-in-picture-book-manuscripts