Face-to-Face Pitches

Pitching sessions are a wonderful opportunity to talk with an agent about your manuscript, but they also have some problems. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-problems-associated-with-face-to.html

Disabled Characters

All children should have the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the characters of our books. 

http://www.slj.com/2014/05/diversity/disabled-characters-in-ya-literature/

Action Scenes

Action scenes add much more to your story than the action depicted.

http://ellaroutloud.wordpress.com/2014/03/11/dystropian-guest-post-sheryl/

Contemporary World Building

Just because you're not writing fantasy, that doesn't mean you can skimp on the world building. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/04/writing-contemporary-requires-just-as.html

Selling Your Book at Events

Things to do before and at events to sell more books.

http://www.amarketingexpert.com/52-ways-market-book-tip-1-sell-books-events/

Blog Tour Tips

How to arrange and conduct your blog tour. 

http://marielamba.wordpress.com/2012/03/25/blog-tour-tips-on-planning-your-journey/

Point of View Character

It's important to figure out whose story is it. 

http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2014/04/choosing-point-of-view-character.html

Meeting Deadlines

Here are some tips to avoid the ever-present distractions of life. 

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2014/04/avoid-distractions-meet-those-deadlines.html

Teacher's Guides

Teacher's guides aren't just for nonfiction. 

http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2014/04/teachers-guides/

Don't Forget Setting

Your setting affects your characterization, plot, pacing, voice, and much more. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/04/guest-post-author-editor-deborah.html