I’ve recently finished reading another Ilona Andrews novel. The husband and wife writing duo has one of the most enjoyable writing styles I’ve ever come across. They’re particularly talented with their ability to describe a scene perfectly. Metaphors and vivid imagery help the reader envision the unique worlds the characters live in. I have a [...]
Take a moment today to perceive something with all of your five senses (and maybe your sixth sense too.) Try perceiving something that you love and then try it with something that you’re not so fond of. For example, I love being outside in nature. With this experiment I’d step outside and smell the air, [...]
When you’re working on your romance manuscript, what direction do you face? I face East – I always face east, and it is completely unintentional. Research is part of any romance novel and I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on psychics, spirits, ghosts, ghost hunting, and all things not of this world. In [...]
Are you a big New Year’s Resolution type of person? I’m not. I believe when I am inspired to change, improve or grow that there’s no time like the present. I’m a woman of action:-D If you know me then you also know that I have a tendency to make declarations. Like “I’m going [...]
Dialogue moves your story along. Some writers can fill 300 pages or more with what seems like pure dialogue. It can paint a scene, develop plot and conflict, enhance and create character, and express motivation all within the quotes of a sentence. Dialogue is a fantastic way to keep the pace of your story moving [...]
Stress, anxiety and overwhelm all eat away at an aspiring romance writer’s creativity and productivity. In order to stay focused on your romance writing goals and to stay positive and enthusiastic about your desire/intention to become a published romance writer it’s important to have clarity. It’s important to know or at least be considering the [...]
I mentioned yesterday that the posts for the next two weeks are going to be about your health and how it affects your writing. I’m not going to tell you to exercise or how to exercise – you probably wouldn’t listen to me anyway. However, I will strongly recommend a few activities that will increase [...]
It’s time to roll around in your characters. Like a happy piglet in the dirt you’re going to get inside your characters, feel them on your skin and know them intimately. You’re going to become one with them. First, download the Character Development Worksheet. Next, create a scene with your character. You can use one [...]
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