Urban Fantasy

What is urban fantasy anyway? 

http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2013/04/03/urban-fantasy/

Writing in Scenes

Author Nancy Kress shows how to write your novel scene by scene. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2013/04/nancy-kress-on-how-to-get-out-of-slush.html

Writing Contests

Here are some hints to increase your chances of winning a writing contest. 

http://amwritingblog.com/wordpress/archives/16801

First Page Problems

What are some ways your book opening can go astray? 

http://www.darcypattison.com/first-drafts/5-ways-first-pages-go-wrong/

New YA Imprint

Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is launching Blink, a new YA imprint for the general, not Christian, trade. 

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/56712-zondervan-launches-new-ya-imprint.html

Blogging for Fiction Writers

Is it worthwhile to spend the time on keeping up a blog if you write fiction only? 

http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-changing-nature-of-blogging-for.html

Nonfiction Books and Articles

If you've written an article on a subject, can you adapt it to a book? 

http://kidlit.com/2013/04/08/nonfiction-book-or-article/

Curriculum Guides

Teachers love when they can reference curriculum guides to help further classroom discussions and activities. 

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/curriculum-guides-for-books/

Authentic Teen Voice

In order to write young adult characters, you need to truly understand teens. 

http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/crafting-teen-characters-with-respect-and-authenticity-part-1/
http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/crafting-teen-characters-with-respect-and-authenticity-part-2/

Dialogue Tips

Make your dialogue work for you.

http://writerunboxed.com/2012/10/16/10-tips-for-writing-impactful-dialogue/