Genre

 Does the genre of your book matter?

Hook vs. Inciting Incident

 What's the difference between a story's hook and its inciting incident?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/10/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-hook-and-inciting-incident/

Editing Other People's Work

 When editing or reviewing someone else's work, it never hurts to try a little kindness.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/try-a-little-kindness/

Plots and Story Arcs

  One way to think of a picture book story plot is to think of a character who has a problem.

https://robsanderswrites.blogspot.com/2011/01/plot-and-story-arc.html

7-Point Story Structure

 A 7-point story structure can provide a foundation for your manuscript.

https://nathanbaugh.substack.com/p/7-point-story-structure

Literary Journals

 Here are thirteen questions to consider before submitting to a literary journal.

https://www.erikadreifus.com/how-to-submit-to-a-literary-journal/

Co-Authors

 Can you and a writing friend work together as co-authors on a project?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/writing-friend-become-coauthor/

Is it a Picture Book?

 How do you know if what you've written is a picture book?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2018/03/08/how-do-you-know-if-youve-written-a-picture-book/

Weather

 Avoid cliches when using weather to create a mood in your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/09/use-weather-to-create-mood/

Copyright

 How does a copyright protect your intellectual property?

https://www.sfwa.org/2025/09/11/protecting-your-intellectual-property-what-you-need-to-know-about-copyright/