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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Link Between Character and Plot
Developing your character’s backstory helps bring authenticity and depth to them. It helps explain why they are the way they are, and how...
