Here are 89 agents who rep children’s books and are open to submission at the time…
Laurie Wallmark
Show, Don’t Tell
We’ve all heard that we should show, don’t tell, but that advice can sometimes lead you…
Author Blogs
How do you maintain an author blog with regular posts? https://annerallen.com/2021/08/author-blog-is-easy/
Why do Responses Take So Long?
Why does it take so long for an agent or an editor to get back to…
Universal Emotions
Avoid detailing emotions that everyone feels in your novel. https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/07/avoid-naming-universal-emotions-in-a-novel
Historical Fiction
Learn how to confidently write historical fiction. https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-tips-for-confidently-writing-historical-fiction
Opening Scenes
Here are three vital elements to include in the opening scene of your book. https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/02/opening-scenes-3-critical-elements/
Characters and Setting
Ask your characters these questions to help bring your setting to life. https://www.livewritethrive.com/2021/06/21/12-questions-to-ask-your-character-to-bring-setting-to-life/
Tighten Your Writing
Here are some tips to cut words and phrases that make your writing drag. https://careerauthors.com/how-to-cut-twenty-thousand-words/
Unique Story Elements
How do you introduce unique story elements, like in a fantasy world, without confusing your readers.…
Finding Comp Titles
Here are some hints for finding comp titles to use in your query. https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/finding-comp-titles
Diversity in Aging
Many books use stereotypes for the older character: don’t let yours be one of these. https://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2021/04/17/ten-ways-to-add-diversity-in-aging-to-picture-book-collections-by-lindsey-mcdivitt/
Theme
There are many universal themes that might run through a children’s book. https://www.almostanauthor.com/31-universal-themes-childrens-literature/
Worldbuilding
Even if you don’t write fantasy or science fiction, you still have to build the world…
Better Dialogue
Here are 19 tips for writing better dialogue. https://www.well-storied.com/blog/write-better-dialogue
Picture Book Structure
There are so many options in how to structure you picture book. https://kidlit.com/picture-book-structure/
Form Rejections
What does it mean when you get a form rejection? https://bookendsliterary.com/2021/03/23/the-frustration-of-a-form-rejection/
Deep POV
Using deep third-person point of view brings your readers closer to your character. https://www.janefriedman.com/close-third-point-of-view/