Here are some common mistakes in writing stories. https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/5-story-mistakes-even-good-writers-make
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Rights vs. Copyrights
What’s the difference between rights and copyrights? https://writerbeware.blog/2023/04/14/rights-vs-copyright-untangling-the-confusion/
Graphic Novels and Hybrids
Graphic novels and hybrids are formats and can be any genre such as mystery, fantasy, etc.…
Time in Stories
An easy way to keep track of time in your story is by putting all the…
Picture Book Templates
Even if you’re not an illustrator, it helps to make a picture book dummy to check…
Picture Book Biography
Why do you need a narrative structure in a picture book biography? https://nakisanooraee.com/pb-bio-ns/
Physical Descriptions
How do you write physical descriptions without it being an infodump? https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2023/04/how-to-write-clear-physical-description
Endings
How to write an ending that satisfies your readers. https://www.eevijones.com/how-to-end-a-story/
Character Names
There’s power in your characters’ names. https://writerunboxed.com/2023/02/17/the-power-of-names/
Bloated Word Counts
How do you trim your word count without sacrificting your story? https://writershelpingwriters.net/2023/02/slay-your-bloated-word-count/
Nonfiction Titles
Here are some tips for choosing a great title for your nonfiction book. https://www.nffest.com/2023/02/8-tips-for-creating-tantalizing-titles.html
Middle Grade or Young Adult
How do you tell if you’re writing a middle grade or young adult novel? https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-tell-if-youre-writing-middle-grade-or-young-adult-fiction/
Character Description
In what detail should you describe your character’s appearance? https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/09/how-much-do-i-need-to-describe-my-characters-appearance/
Website Content
Gather together all the information you need before building or updating your website. https://susanuhlig.com/2023/02/prepping-your-website-content/
Evaluating a Story Idea
Is your idea worth expanding into a story? https://picturebookbuilders.com/2023/01/collaboration-tips-writing-with-a-co-author-and-a-pre-order-contest/
Character Arc
How do you make sure your story has a character arc? https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2020/01/what-is-a-character-arc
Picture Book Biographies
There are many ways to approach writing a picture book biography. https://nakisanooraee.com/bio-introduction/
Powerful Endings
Here are some hints to make your ending more powerful. https://nelsonagency.com/2022/12/7-tips-for-writing-powerful-endings/
Complex Plots
How do you untangle a complex plot? https://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2021/10/for-writers-3-tips-to-untangle-complex.html
Publishing Industry
Here are ten things no one tells you about the publishing industry. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/87442-ten-things-nobody-tells-you-about-the-publishing-industry.html
Author Websites
Why is it important for an author to have a website? https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/07/5-reasons-why-authors-need-a-website/
Structural Timing
Often called the beats in your story, the structural timing reflects the pacing of your story.…
Marketing Strategies
The first marketing strategy is to start early–before your book comes out. http://www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/josh-funk-shares-powerhouse-marketing-strategies
Publishing Terms
Here’s a list of about 150 publishing terms and jargon. https://www.underdown.org/cigglossary.htm
Continuing Your Book Promotion
Here are ways to continue promoting your book long after the initial launch. https://buildbookbuzz.com/5-ways-to-promote-your-book-long-after-the-launch/