Saturday, November 30, 2024

Comp Titles

 Here are some suggestions for picking comp titles for your query.

https://www.alyssamatesic.com/free-writing-resources/how-to-pick-comp-titles

Friday, November 29, 2024

Character Descriptions

 Hook your readers with interesting character descriptions.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/10/how-to-hook-readers-with-character-descriptions/

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Story Reversals

 Two main types of reversals in story are reversals in fortune and in the reader's understanding.

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/10/reversals-in-novels-and-movies

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Plot Hacks

 Here are five plot hacks that might help you save your novel.

https://janefriedman.com/5-plot-hacks-that-just-might-save-your-novel/

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Children's Book Writing 101

 Here's an exhaustive description of what you need to know about writing books for kids.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/uncategorized/how-to-begin-writing-a-childrens-book-a-comprehensive-guide-for-aspiring-authors/

Monday, November 25, 2024

Query Letters

 What should you include (and not include) in your agent query letter.

https://kidlit.com/liteary-agent-query-letter/

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Murky Middles

 Ensure the middle of your book stands strong.

https://janefriedman.com/murky-middles-begone-ensure-the-middle-of-your-book-stands-strong/

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Book Ideas

An idea for a book is not a fleshed-out book.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/10/07/an-idea-is-not-a-book/

Friday, November 22, 2024

Interactive Fiction

 Interactive fiction is the same as what we used to call "choose your own adventure."

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/10/capture-readers-with-the-magic-of-interactive-fiction/#appeal

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Picture Book Openings

Good picture book openings encourage your readers to turn the page.

https://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2014/04/ten-really-cool-picture-book-openings.html?spref=fb