Sunday, May 10, 2020

Verse Novels

Novels in verse are a string of emotional moments.

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/15758/verse-novels-a-string-of-emotional-moments/

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Press Releases

Here are some tips to make your press release work harder for you.

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2020/02/make-your-books-press-release-work-harder/

Friday, May 8, 2020

Comp Titles

Do you really need comp titles (other books similar to yours) in your queries?

http://www.juliehedlund.com/do-you-really-need-comp-titles/

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Picture Book Tips

Here are ten tips to help make your picture book the best it can be.

http://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2020/01/ten-top-picture-book-writing-tips-lynne.html

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Dialogue-Only Picture Books

What do you need to consider if you're writing a picture book that consists only of dialogue? 

http://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2020/03/dialogue-only-picture-books-challenges.html

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The Agent Search

Some people think the search for an agent is like looking for the perfect date.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2019/12/the-dating-er-agent-search-game.html

Monday, May 4, 2020

Blurbs

Whether you're asked to blurb someone else's book or you're being asked to give a blurb, here's what you need to know.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/03/blurbing-and-getting-blurbed/

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Book Fairs

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of attending book fairs.

https://annerallen.com/2020/03/first-book-fair-13-tips/

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Young Adult or Middle Grade?

How do you tell what category your book fits into--young adult or middle grade?

https://cornerstonesus.com/894-2/

Friday, May 1, 2020

Secondary Sources

We all know the importance of using primary sources, but sometimes it's those secondary sources that provide the information we need. 

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2020/02/26/secondary-sources-to-the-rescue/