Character Names

 Consider these points when choosing your character names.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/the-7-rules-of-picking-names-for-fictional-characters

Novel Midpoints

 Here are some tips to fix a sagging midpoint in your novel.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/03/how-to-fix-a-weak-novel-midpoint/

Storyboard

 Every picture book author should make a storyboard (even if you have no artistic ability).

https://taralazar.com/2016/10/06/every-picture-book-author-should-make-a-storyboard/

Dialogue Tags

 What's the best way to use dialogue tags?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-to-use-dialogue-tags-and-keep-the-flow/

Backstory

 Your reader doesn't need to know everything you do about your character's backstory.

https://reneefountain.substack.com/p/backstory-part-2-why-your-reader

Character Behaviors

 How do you write authentic and believable character behaviors?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/write-authentic-character-behavior/

AI Editorial Feedback

 AI editorial feedback is improving, but should you use it?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/03/a-i-editorial-feedback-is-getting-better-but-should-you-use-it

Hiring an Editor

 How much should you pay, and what is included, when hiring an editor?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-much-is-an-editor-for-a-childrens-book-understanding-the-costs-and-services/

Writing Mistakes

 Here are some common writing mistakes and how to fix them.

https://writerunboxed.com/2026/02/23/common-mistakes-new-writers-make-and-how-to-fix-them/

Scams

 Scammers prey on a writer's desire for affirmation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/books/review/publishing-scams.html