Breaking Into Nonfiction

An interview with author Jennifer Reed discusses how to get started writing nonfiction. 

http://www.ochiltreebooks.com/BREAKING-INTO-THE-NONFICTION-MARKET~81.aspx

Picture Book Month

For those of us who love picture books, let's celebrate in November. 

http://picturebookmonth.com/

Finding Time to Write

No, these hints won't give you more hours in a day, but they might help you carve out some writing time. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-giveaway-mette-ivie-harrison.html

Query Letter No-nos

Don't do these things in your query letter. 

http://helpineedapublisher.blogspot.com/2012/08/dear-agent-extract-5-what-not-to-say.html

Opening Scenes

Five reasons why your opening scene is like a blind date. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2012/08/5-reasons-why-your-opening-scene-is.html

New MG/YA Publisher

In addition to books for adults, Jolly Fish Press accepts middle grade and young adult novels. 

http://www.jollyfishpress.com/

Comp Titles

In your nonfiction book proposal, you should include titles of similar books. 

http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2012/08/comp-titles.html

Blog Designers

Some things to think about before you hire someone to set up a blog for you.

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/08/hiring-a-blog-designer/

Tips for a Better Blog

Thirteen simple tips to make your blog better. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/08/simple-tips-for-a-better-blog/

First Page Concepts

What are some common things editors see in first pages? 

http://chavelaque.blogspot.com/2012/08/some-lists-about-first-pages.html