Senses

Sensory description can enhance your characterization, setting, plot, and more. 

http://theeditorsblog.net/2013/05/04/come-to-your-senses/

New Voices Award

Lee and Low's New Voices Award recognizes a manuscript by a writer of color. 

http://www.leeandlow.com/p/new_voices_award.mhtml

Plot Structure

Here's a detailed description (and picture) of the classic three-act structure. 

http://www.magicalwords.net/carrie-ryan/plot-structure-chart/

Feedback Timing

Where you are in writing your manuscript determines the type of feedback you should be looking for. 

http://thebluestockingblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/feedback-but-when.html

Good Picture Books

Ten key elements of good picture books. 

http://scarlettapress.blogspot.com/2012/11/what-makes-great-picture-book-10-key.html

Creating an Author and/or Illustrator Website

How to create a website that will draw the attention of teachers and librarians. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2013/05/guest-post-creating-author-website-to.html

How Not to Get Published

Don't forget. There are always exceptions to every rule. 

http://www.notesfromtheslushpile.com/2013/05/notes-from-editor-how-not-to-get.html

Epilogues

What are the pros and cons of including an epilogue in your book? 

http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2012/12/epilogue-or-not-to-epilogue.html

Nonfiction and Dialogue

Putting dialogue into your nonfiction is a tricky proposition. 

http://www.hbook.com/2013/04/choosing-books/horn-book-magazine/danger-dialogue-ahead/

Blogging Exhaustion

Are you running out of things to say? 

http://janefriedman.com/2013/04/22/reasons-to-keep-blogging/