Character Tropes

 Using character tropes can work if they're used in the right way.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/10/using-character-tropes/

Limited Third

 Why writing in limited third may work for your manuscript.

https://erinentrada.substack.com/p/why-i-love-limited-third

Writing with More Depth

 Here are three ways your writing stays on the surface instead of delving more deeply.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-183719831

Subtext

What are the ingredients to writing subtext?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-write-subtext/ 

Balance Words and Illustrations

 When writing a picture book, what should you leave unwritten that could be in the illustrations?

https://substack.com/home/post/p-218825239

Microdramas

 Would your novel work as a microdrama?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/could-your-novel-become-a-microdrama/

Marketing Yourself

 The best way to market your book may be to market yourself.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/the-best-pr-bait-is-not-your-book/

Scene Problems

 Here are three questions to ask when a scene just feels off.

https://writerunboxed.com/2026/10/01/3-questions-i-ask-when-a-scene-just-feels-off/

Describing Characters

 The mirror is not your friend when describing your character.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/the-mirror-is-not-your-friend/

Publishing Scams

 Here are some common publishing scams to watch out for.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/09/common-publishing-scams-to-watch-out-for/

Strong Beginnings

 How to pull in readers by using a strong beginning.

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-strong-beginning-by-alayne-k-christian.html?\

Children's Books Blogs

 Here's a list of 20 blogs that talk about children's books.

https://bloggers.feedspot.com/childrens_book_blogs/

Strong Beginnings

 What makes for a strong beginning in a picture book?

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-strong-beginning-by-alayne-k-christian.html

Swag

 What does your swag say about you and your book?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/09/what-does-your-swag-say/

Rejection Letters

 How do you understand what a rejection letter really means.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/09/art-of-reading-rejection-letters

Closed Imprints

 Why do publishers close imprints and how does this affect you?

https://janefriedman.com/why-do-publishers-close-imprints/

Query Letters

 Here are ten things you shouldn't put in your query letter.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/09/10-things-that-dont-belong-in-a-query-letter

Inner Conflict

 Use amplifiers to force your characters to face their inner conflicts.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/09/character-inner-conflict-difficult-choice/

Selling Your Novel

 How long does it take to sell a novel?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/09/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-novel

Powerful Scenes

 A powerful scene will better engage your readers.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/how-to-write-powerful-scenes-that-engage-your-readers/