Resources for Authors
Writing Tips
* Creating a storyboard (aka visual plotting)
* Tips on writing Alpha heroes
* Where to start your story (ie, how to begin).
* What to look for in a critique partner.
* Writing realistic dialogue
* Embracing your voice
* Retraining your writing: Show vs Tell
* Retraining your writing: Ping-pong POV
* Editing your manuscript (cutting or shortening scenes)
* Mini story arcs within your story’s arc
* Coloring in the details
* Worldbuilding
* Adding clues to your story
These two are from my old website, so please ignore the different format. 
* Writing a query letter
* Writing a synopsis
Industry Professionals (Agents/Editors)
Blogs
Pub Rants – Blog of Agent Kristin Nelson (Romance and YA)
KidLit – Blog of Agent Mary Kole (YA)
Nathan Bransford – Tons of helpful information in his archieves
Query Shark – Blog of Agent Janet Reid
JA Konrath – Great blog if you’re considering going Indie!
Go here for a list of agents, editors, reviewers and librarians who tweet!
Professional Organizations/Communities
Romance
Romance Writers of America (RWA)
Novelists, Inc (NINC)
Absolute Write
Young Adult
Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Verla Kay Message Board (Blueboards)
Absolute Write
Industry Information
Publishers Market Place – Agents’ Sales
Agent Information
Agent Query – How to Query Agents/What agents are looking for/Agent contact info
Query Tracker – One of the best sites with agent contact info. The site also has a log-in for you to keep track of your queries. It also has a great forum and blog!
Absolute Write – Forum where you can search about agents/ask questions of other authors and “join” a community of authors and aspiring authors.
Review/Blogger Sites
Adult
Young Adult
Cover Artists
Croco Designs
Hot Damn Designs
Web Developers/Designers/Advertisement, Print and Promotional Items
Note: Though I have used some of the resources listed above, I have not utilized them all. This list will be periodically updated and is meant for informational purposes only.