There are many reasons your revision might not be working, and here are a few common ones.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/09/5-reasons-your-revision-isnt-working/

The first step to pitching your manuscript to an agent in person is to take a deep breath and relax.

https://carlywatters.com/2016/09/19/pitchagentspov/

When writing for young adults, it's important to get the voice and language right.

https://www.writingclasses.com/toolbox/articles/six-tips-for-writing-young-adult-novels

It's easier making your query personal if you follow one of these examples.

https://carlywatters.com/2016/10/03/personalizequery/

Your voice when writing nonfiction needs to convey your authority.

https://eerdlings.com/2015/12/10/from-the-editors-desk-four-tips-on-finding-your-nonfiction-voice/

Avoid being considered spam by following these suggestions for marketing via email.

http://annerallen.com/email-marketing-5-things-authors-should-never-do/

What are the elements that will turn your picture book into a breakout title?

https://mrsbung.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/ten-essential-picture-book-elements/

Bookscan gives you valuable information about your book's sales, but excludes many sellers, so the numbers don't reflect your true number of sales.

https://www.ibpa-online.org/article/getting-the-best-from-bookscan/

Use the items on this checklist when revising your manuscript, including the important first one: "Develop a thick skin."

http://www.jerryjenkins.com/self-editing/

If done well, social media can help your book marketing efforts.

http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2016/10-things-authors-need-stop-social-media-immediately/

Tips for writing well-developed animal characters include paying attention to scale.

http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/10/05/guest-post-how-to-write-animal-characters/

There are many ways to bring humor to your picture book.

http://literallylynnemarie.blogspot.com/2016/10/5-ways-to-bring-humor-to-your-picture.html

Not all agents represent picture book writers, but these do (including my agent: Liza Fleissig of Liza Royce Agency).

http://www.pbpitch.com/picture-book-agents.html

Your opening line needs to encourage readers to continue on with your story.

http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/09/nail-that-first-line-2/

Successful novels in verse often follow these general guidelines.

http://diannematich.com/2016/09/five-free-verse-guidelines/

How do you bring new readers up to date without boring those who are familiar with your series?

http://kidlit.com/2016/09/19/series-beginnings/

Make it easier for reporters by creating a press kit about you and your books.

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/how-to-create-a-professional-press-kit-in-8-easy-steps

Here are 20 tips about writing picture books from Mem Fox.  

http://memfox.com/for-writers-hints/for-writers-20-dos-and-20-donts/

Although it's like your title will be changed before publication, you still want to choose a good one to help attract the attention of an agent or editor.

https://querytracker.blogspot.com/2016/10/titles-titles-titles.html

What are the next steps after you get the call offering representation?

http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/got-agent-now/

There are five big publishers, but they have many divisions and imprints.

http://almossawi.com/big-five-publishers/

Amazon has specific rules governing how they decide if a review is legit.

http://annerallen.com/amazons-new-review-rules-should-authors-worry/

Here are three types of story arcs: change, failed, and static.

http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/10/solving-fiction-problems-three-kinds-of.html#.WAuJGeArJlY

How to plan your Goodreads giveaway to get the most bang for your buck.

http://mariaeandreu.com/2014/01/15/what-i-learned-from-my-first-goodreads-giveaway-for-my-ya-novel/

Remember a query is your first introduction to a prospective agent or editor.

http://blog.lauraheffernan.com/2014/10/query-contest-observations.html