Create Structure that Makes Room for Daily Writing I’m starting my second round of 100 Days of Fiction today. It’s a big commitment and yet at the same time it really shouldn’t be. If you’re a writer then you write, right? So why is it sometimes so very damn (That strikeout and curse is an homage [...]
“Be a sadist. No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them—in order that the reader may see what they are made of.” -Kurt Vonnegut
Keep A Notebook Or Small Tape Recorder With You At All Times. You never know when inspiration is going to strike. If you have some way to keep those ideas from slipping away you may find they’re vital to a part of your romance manuscript. Losing great ideas is sad.
One of the things I discovered at an early age is that people love to talk about themselves. I’m not excluded from this, either. I enjoy sharing information that I know and talking about things that excite me. As a writer the people in your life, the people that you meet on the street [...]
Release Fear and Fire Your Judge! Today seems to be a day of letting go of fears and being 100% authentic to myself. Actually, the past few months seem to be on track to help me learn this valuable lesson. It is so important in your writing to let go of that judgy voice in [...]
There are two types of romance writers: pantsters, or those who write by the seat of their pants and plotters, or those who plan their story before they write it I believe that most writers are a little bit of both. I, personally, am a plotter. I outline my entire story and then I begin [...]
I am lucky to have a fantastic critique partner. We both have a unique approach to writing ( I write in layers, starting with an outline first. She cranks out chapter after chapter. Pantster versus plotter) and yet it works. We meet every other week to inspire, motivate, and help each other out on our [...]
As a writer it is easy to become a creature of habit. In fact, many success experts suggest that creating rituals and structure for your day helps you write. However, you’re a creative person and too much structure can limit you. Imagine if you perform the same tasks every single day. You’d limit yourself, right? [...]
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