Middle Schoolers

If you write middle grade, you'd better understand the daily life of children that age.

http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2017/03/for-middle-grade-writers-5-gems-from.html

Editorial Letters

When you receive suggestions from an editor or agent, your first impulse is to do whatever they say, but don't; stop and listen to your heart.

Query Do's and Don'ts

Make your query stand out, but make sure it's in a good way by following these hints.

http://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/157585145966/top-10-dos-and-donts-of-writing-a-query

Should You Leave Your Agent

Think about these issues to decide if leaving your literary agent is the right choice for you and your writing.

http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/02/14/is-it-time-dear-writer-to-ditch-your-literary-agent/

Building an Outline

Even if your not comfortable with outlining, if you follow these five steps you'll end up with an outline for your story.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/03/5-steps-to-building-outline-for-writing.html#.WRDSMtLytlY

Story Checklist

There are so many things that go into making a good story, and this checklist will make sure you don't miss any along the way.

http://www.secretsofstory.com/2011/08/ultimate-story-checklist.html

How Much Is Luck?

Do you need to be lucky to be published and how can you make your own luck?

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/07/golden-oldie-luck-be-lady.html

Getting an Agent

When it's time to get serious about finding an agent, these tips will help.

https://monicaclarkrobinson.com/2015/07/13/how-to-get-real-and-get-an-agent/

Nonfiction Picture Books

Use this form to guide your study of nonfiction picture books in order to improve your writing.

https://nancyisanders.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/nf-pb-journey-picture-book-rubric/

Writing and Money

Laura Purdie Salas shares how much money she makes as a children's book author.

https://mentorsforrent.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/how-much-money-does-a-writer-make-2016/