Some writing help I found along the way
Picture Book writing Help
1) Pixar Story rules - helpful because they list 22 rules to writing a pixar film
http://www.pixartouchbook.com/blog/2011/5/15/pixar-story-rules-one-version.html
2) Delightful Children's Books- A list of 39 links all in one place
http://delightfulchildrensbooks.com/2012/06/07/summer-reading-lists/
3) Notes from the slush pile - 7 steps for plotting and pacing
http://notesfromtheslushpile.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/seven-steps-for-plotting-and-pacing.html
4) Julie Hedlund's interview with Emma Walton Hamilton. She talks about the "Mucky Middle"
http://www.juliehedlund.com/2012/06/01/emma-walton-hamilton-june-12-x-12-featured-author/#comment-11180
5) Julie Hedlund's interview with Debbie Diesen. She discusses how to be a meter reader and how to rhyme and use rhythm.
http://www.juliehedlund.com/2012/05/01/debbie-diesen-may-12-x-12-featured-author/
6) The Metermaids - Tiffany & Corey blog about rhyming
http://www.themetermaids.blogspot.com/
7) Juliet Clare Bell - Don't Panic - The Structure is Spot on
http://eleanorpatrick.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/dont-panic-the-structure-is-spot-on/
8) Emu's Debut - Where are you at in your writing career?
http://emusdebuts.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/chugging-through-the-stages-of-a-writing-career/
9) Rate Your Story - Post about rhyme with the Meter Maids
http://rateyourstory.blogspot.com/2012/08/meter-maids-lay-down-law-of-rhyme.html?showComment=1346259861568#c3039578956792174555
10) Picture Book Outline - Marisa Montes breaks it down for us
http://www.marisamontes.com/writing_picture_books.htm
11) Janice Hardy - 5 tips "Show don't tell"
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/02/five-edits-to-strengthen-your-writing.html
Query Letter Help
1) Writer Relief
http://www.writersrelief.com/write-query-letter-literary-agent/
2) Rena Traxel shares her query letter that has been critiqued by Ishta Mercurio-Wentworth.
http://www.renajtraxelblog.com/2012/04/q-is-for-query.html
3) Kidlit.com posts about writing a compelling query letter
http://kidlit.com/2009/08/05/writing-a-simple-compelling-query/
4) Julie Hedlund interview Tammy Weston. She shares information on writing query letters
http://www.juliehedlund.com/2012/03/07/tamson-weston-pitch-contest-winners/
5) Query Tracker supplies many links for writing a great query
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/p/essential-qt-blog-posts.html
6) Heather Burnell shares her successful query letter
http://frolickingthroughcyberspace.blogspot.com/2011/07/celebratory-critique-week-giveaway.html
7) How to get an agent for newbies
http://wnbanyc.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/for-newbies-how-to-get-an-agent-why-you-need-one/
8) Query Letter advice
queryletterwizard.blogspot.com/
Author Visit Help
1) Deb Lund's post covers her author school visit experience.
http://www.deblund.com/blog/2012/03/the-school-author-visit-coach/
2) The Write Chris posts about how to set up a school visit.
http://thewritechris.blogspot.ca/2012/04/writing-for-children-how-to-set-up.html
Social Networking Tips
1) Need help with what to put on your business cards? Then, check this link out.
http://www.writersrelief.com/blog/2012/06/writer-author-business-card-tip/
