Boring Characters

 It's hard for readers to connect with a boring character.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/boring-characters

Story Ideas

 Develop your story idea by asking "what if?"

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/what-if-the-golden-question-for-picture-book-ideas/

Newsletters

 How do you connect with your readers through newsletters?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/newsletter-magic-without-math/

Memorable Main Characters

 It's not easy to make your main character memorable with the limited word count of picture books.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/creating-memorable-main-characters-in-under-500-words/

Picture Book TItles

 Your picture book title can make or break your sales.

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

Copy Editing

 How to become your own copy editor.

https://writersrumpus.com/2025/09/16/how-to-become-your-own-copy-editor/

Primary Sources

 Using primary sources will enhance your nonfiction book.

https://bethandersonwriter.com/2025/09/05/behind-the-scenes-how-primary-sources-can-grow-your-nonfiction-nature-picture-book-by-lynn-street/

Dialogue

 Be sure to avoid the dreaded infodump when using writing to provide backstory and world building.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/10/dialogue-for-backstory-and-worldbuilding/

Writing Rules

 Writing "rules" should really be considered writing guidelines.

https://annerallen.com/2025/10/writing-rules-are-only-guidelines/

Pacing

 The pacing of your book influences its emotional impact.

https://www.writersdigest.com/pacing-for-emotional-impact-in-fiction-building-tension-and-release-in-a-novel

Genre

 Does the genre of your book matter?

Hook vs. Inciting Incident

 What's the difference between a story's hook and its inciting incident?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/10/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-hook-and-inciting-incident/

Editing Other People's Work

 When editing or reviewing someone else's work, it never hurts to try a little kindness.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/try-a-little-kindness/

Plots and Story Arcs

  One way to think of a picture book story plot is to think of a character who has a problem.

https://robsanderswrites.blogspot.com/2011/01/plot-and-story-arc.html

7-Point Story Structure

 A 7-point story structure can provide a foundation for your manuscript.

https://nathanbaugh.substack.com/p/7-point-story-structure

Literary Journals

 Here are thirteen questions to consider before submitting to a literary journal.

https://www.erikadreifus.com/how-to-submit-to-a-literary-journal/

Co-Authors

 Can you and a writing friend work together as co-authors on a project?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/writing-friend-become-coauthor/

Is it a Picture Book?

 How do you know if what you've written is a picture book?

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

Weather

 Avoid cliches when using weather to create a mood in your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/09/use-weather-to-create-mood/

Copyright

 How does a copyright protect your intellectual property?

https://www.sfwa.org/2025/09/11/protecting-your-intellectual-property-what-you-need-to-know-about-copyright/

Poetry Books

 How do you turn your collection of poems into a book?

https://kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/the-swag-update

Swag

 What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.

https://kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/the-swag-update

First Five Pages

 Make sure your first five pages are extra sparkly to catch the eyes of an agent.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/how-to-polish-your-first-5-pages-for-agents/

Flattering Emails Scam

 Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.

https://annerallen.com/2025/09/those-flattering-emails-filling-your-inbox-an-ai-scam/

Voice vs. Tone

 What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/voice-vs-tone-whats-the-difference-and-why-it-matters/

Picture Books and the Three-Act Structure

 Yes, picture books can also benefit from a three-act structure.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/three-act-structure-for-picture-books-yes-it-exists/

Best Websites for Writers

 From Writers Digest, here's a list of the best websites for writers.

https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-101-best-websites-for-writers

Critique Checklist

 Using a critique checklist can make your notes on your own or someone else's manuscript more useful.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2013/06/using-a-critique-checklist-or-how-not-to-look-like-a-twit/

Middle-Grade Novels

 Here are some hints for writing a middle-grade novel.

https://www.right-writing.com/middle-grade.html

Creative Guides

 How can you use mentor texts as creative guides?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/dissecting-creative-guides/