June 7, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 25
Writing Romance – 7 Basics Tips to Help You Get Started
According to the Romance Writers of America (RWA), the romance industry is worth over a billion dollars per year. Romance novels regularly...
May 31, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 2
Keep the Pace
Part of our job as writers is to keep our readers hooked on the story and create a satisfying reading experience for them straight through...
May 31, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 0
Pacing Particulars – Top Tips to Help Balance Your Story
In the previous article, I discussed the importance of pacing in your novel. You can read that article HERE for an overview of pacing. Now,...
May 24, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 8
5 Tips to Write Your Way Out of the Muddy Middle
For most writers, starting a new story is exciting! It’s exhilarating. It’s fun. Our creative energy flows. Our fingers skip over the...
May 17, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 2
Is it Big Enough for a Book?
When I’m immersed in a writing project, that’s usually the time a ton of shiny new ideas pop up. It makes sense. My creative juices are...
May 11, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 2
Don’t Fear the First Draft!
I love writing first drafts. I keep a notebook nearby, even next to the bed, so I can capture bits of dialogue and potential plot twists...
April 26, 2023 • Inspiration • The Author's Life • Writing Tips • Views: 8
Your Writing Rhythm
If you’re a brand-new writer, you may be so excited by your first project that you enthusiastically lock yourself in your office or run...
March 30, 2023 • Inspiration • The Author's Life • Writing Tips • Views: 1
Spring Forward!
The first day of spring nearly coincides with the end of the first quarter of the year, and I think it’s an excellent time for a check...
March 30, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 1
Fun with Anti-Heroes!
I have a novel on submission right now that features an anti-hero for a protagonist. In my previous science fiction series, the heroes were...
March 14, 2023 • Inspiration • Writing Tips • Views: 7
Build Characters with Character
When I’m reading, I want the characters to come to life between the pages. I want to know what they look like, see their quirky habits,...