Happy Friday! I’m glad it’s Friday, even if it is Friday the 13th. Actually, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the sky is a vibrant blue. It’s a perfect spring morning. I usually do a bit of work on the weekends but this weekend should be 90% fun. The kids are away [...]
If only it was as easy as sitting down at your desk, tea at your side and pen in hand. If only by telling yourself, “It’s time to write my next chapter,” the words would flow effortlessly from the tips of your fingers. Unfortunately for most aspiring and even published romance authors, that’s [...]
By Misa Ramirez Have you read Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert? It’s not really a romance, and it’s coming up on being close to 200 years old, so unless you’re into classics or majored in English in college, a lot of people probably haven’t read this book. Heck, I know a few women (ehem…angels) [...]
After many years of writing romance novels and publishing I’ve learned one thing, it pays to have a system. That doesn’t mean if you’re a pantster (meaning you write your books by the seat of your pants rather than an outline) you must change your habits. What it does mean is that worksheets/blueprints are [...]
By Annette Young When writing romance, put aside any cynical thoughts and focus instead on innocent dreams and memories from your youth because capturing that all important innocent essence is vital when trying to portray that spark of attraction between two of your characters. Writing romance can add sparkle to a scene or indeed, [...]
By Misa Ramirez Have you read Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert? It’s not really a romance, and it’s coming up on being close to 200 years old, so unless you’re into classics or majored in English in college, a lot of people probably haven’t read this book. Heck, I know a few women (ehem…angels) who [...]
So you want to write. Actually if you already dabble in writing articles, stories and now are on to a manuscript for a book then you, my friend, are a writer. But, writing your book is only your first step. The first thing that needs to be done, of course, is to write your [...]
So you want to make a living writing romance? Can’t blame you for that one! Imagine sitting in your favorite location in your home and weaving stories that not only entertain people and allow them to escape for a few hours each day but also making a good living at the same time. People [...]
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