Bookplates

If you can't sign a book in person, bookplates are a good alternative. 

http://schoolvisitexperts.com/?p=904

First Reader vs. Manuscript Critiquers

If you're early in the writing process, you might want a first reader instead of a critiquer for your manuscript. 

http://www.darcypattison.com/revision/first-readers-v-manuscript-critique/

Happy Authors

If you want to be a happy author, don't do these things. 

http://www.booksandsuch.biz/blog/things-happy-authors-dont-do/

Media Kits

What you should include in your author media kit. 

http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2013/08/author-media-kit-components.html

Pitches

Build on a single core sentence to write a pitch.

http://erinbradypike.com/2012/03/02/how-to-write-a-pitch-for-your-novel/

Historical Novels

This blog is devoted entirely to the art and craft of writing historical novels, both for children and adults. 

http://writinghistoricalnovels.com/

Working with an Editor

What it's really like to work with an editor. 

http://katiaraina.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/on-working-with-an-editor/

Finding the Right Agent

The right agent for someone else is not necessarily the right one for you and your needs. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2013/09/finding-right-agent-its-all-about.html

Bookstore Events

The bookstore staff does many things to promote your event. 

http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker/?p=11559

Questions for a Prospective Agent

Ideally you should already know the answer to some of these questions before you even query. 

http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/10-questions-to-ask-an-agent/