Feedback on Novels

 Avoid the temptation to get feedback on your novel too early.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/03/when-to-get-feedback-on-a-novel

Picture Book Wordiness

Cut these phrases to avoid wordiness in your picture book.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-better-character-goals/#

Character Goals

 Here are six requirements for writing better character goals.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-better-character-goals/#

Front-Loaded Backstories

 Don't dump the entire backstory in the first few pages of your novel.

https://reneefountain.substack.com/p/front-loading-backstory-opening-pages?r=2qsmnk

Story Beats

 Make your story beats more powerful.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/story-beats/

Health Issues in Middle-Grade Novels

 How do you handle health issues in middle-grade novels without preaching?

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2026/03/7-ways-to-write-health-issues-into.html

Unreliable Narrators

 How do you write an unreliable narrator so that you'll keep your reader engaged?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/8-tips-for-writing-an-unreliable-narrator/

Early Drafts

 How do get from a messy beginning draft to your next draft?

https://janefriedman.com/11-steps-from-your-big-fat-mess-to-your-next-draft/

Reimagined Fairy Tales

 There are many ways you can reimagine a classic fairytale such as changing the setting.

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/how-to-write-reimagined-fairy-tale-by.html

Writing Science

 How do you explain difficult scientific concepts in a way appropriate to the age of your readers?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/setting-the-stage-with-powerful-description/

Powerful Descriptions

 Using powerful descriptions sets the stage for your novel.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/setting-the-stage-with-powerful-description/

Submission Package

 What should you put into your submission package?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/submission-package/

Mirror Moment

 Whether you're a pantser or a plotter, you can use this midpoint method.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/mirror-moment-in-fiction/

Writing Mistakes

 Are you making any of these newbie wriiting mistakes?

https://annerallen.com/2026/02/new-writers-are-you-making-any-of-these-4-mistakes/

Middle Grade Basics

 What does it mean when a book is called middle grade?

https://jerichowriters.com/how-to-learn-the-market-for-middle-grade-mg-fiction/

Writing Picture Books

 Here are some resources and recommendations for picture book writers.

https://www.jennybowman.com/how-to-write-a-picture-book-resources-and-recommendations/

Developing Characters

 Here are three ways to develop a fictional character.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/01/three-ways-to-develop-characters-in-fiction/

Paid Writing

 There are many more ways to get paid as a writer other than writing a book.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/get-paid-as-a-writer/

Middle Grade Novels

 Here are some points to be mindful of when writing a middle grade novel.

https://diymfa.com/writing/five-lessons-learned-writing-first-middle-grade-novel/

Book Fairs and Festivals

 Here's a partial list of book fairs and festivals by state.

https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/list-of-book-fairs-and-book-festivals-by-state

High Concept Ideas

 Find some high concept ideas by mashing together two popular or funny topics.

https://taralazar.com/2026/01/24/storystorm-2026-day-24/

Story Stakes

 Timing is everything in choosing when to share the stakes in a story.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/when-to-reveal-story-stakes/

Character Tropes

 Avoid writing cliches when using character tropes.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/01/how-to-use-character-tropes-without-writing-cliches/

Picture Book Tips

 One picture book tip from this article is to make sure you have "art bait" for the illustrator.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/picture-book-tips-and-tricks/

Children's Magazines

 How do you go about getting published in children's magazines?

https://sarahallen.substack.com/p/getting-published-in-a-childrens

Getting Unstuck

 Here are some tips to moving again when you get stuck on a manuscript.

https://taralazar.com/2026/01/17/storystorm-2026-day-17/

Unreliable Narrators

 Can your unreliable narrator be sympathetic to your readers?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/8-tips-for-writing-an-unreliable-narrator/

Picture Book Biographies

 What's the current market for picture book biographies?

https://www.nffest.com/2026/02/pssstdid-you-get-memo-about-writing.html

Picture Book Revision

 Here are favorite revision tips from various authors.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/fix-flat-deep-pov-7-probing-questions-for-better-immersion/

Flat Deep POV

 Here are seven probing questions to fix flat point of view for better immersion.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/fix-flat-deep-pov-7-probing-questions-for-better-immersion/

Editorial Letters

 How do you turn feedback into action?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/02/understanding-editorial-letters-how-to-turn-feedback-into-action/