I love romance in a novel. I love the depth and conflict it gives to a story and the butterflies I feel when the author gets it just right. It has even gotten to the point where I only tend to pick books up if I know they at least have some kind of romanticContinue reading “How to Write ‘Shippable’ Romance”
Category Archives: Writing Tips
How to Start Writing your Novel
I don’t know about you, but one of the most exciting parts of writing a book for me is the moment I get the idea. I will be sitting there minding my own business, maybe reading or working on another WIP, and out of the blue a shiny new idea forces its way into myContinue reading “How to Start Writing your Novel”
Writing a Strong Opening Chapter…
The opening chapter is arguably one of the most important, and often re-written, chapters in an author’s novel. Even J. K. Rowling struggled with her first chapter. Rumour has it, she rewrote the first chapter of the Philosopher’s Stone a whopping 15 times before she was happy with it. The Writer Community knows how importantContinue reading “Writing a Strong Opening Chapter…”
Guest Blog: Which is the Best Outlining Style for you?
This guest blog article was written by my dear friend and incredible author, Raelynn Fry. Follow her on Instagram: @raelynnfry. Oh man. Outlining. Some of us dread it. Some of us love it. Did you know you could be dreading it because you’re not outlining the way that’s best for you, as a writer? AContinue reading “Guest Blog: Which is the Best Outlining Style for you?”