Avoid a Sagging Middle by Dee Lloyd
AVOID A SAGGING MIDDLE By DEE LLOYD No middle should sag. The dragging, sagging pace of the middle of a romance is every bit as unattractive as the lax muscles of a person’s…
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Blurb Writing Series, Part 2: Crafting Blurbs Overview by Karen Wiesner
Crafting Blurbs Overview by Karen Wiesner Back Cover Blurbs A back cover blurb can be anywhere from one to four paragraphs. If the whole package is short and punchy, as we’ve said, it’s practically…
How to Choose a Setting: Real or Fiction by Deborah Nolan
Choosing a Setting: Real or Fiction By Deborah Nolan It’s been said that location is another character in a story. I think that’s true if the setting is described well enough and with…
How To Write Dynamic Beginnings (1 of 2) by Will Greenway
Dynamic Beginnings (1 of 2) By Will Greenway The opening of your novel or short story is crucial. It must be well written, catchy, and evocative. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, your opening…
Scene business, style, and dialogue by Will Greenway
Scene business, style, and dialogue By Will Greenway Viewpoint is one the most important aspects of writing. It is the eye through which readers see your work. Creating a strong viewpoint “presence” within your story…
The Role of the Heroine in Romance Novels
Romance novels have captivated readers for centuries, evolving through the years while maintaining the core elements that define the genre–love, emotional connection, and the journey of two individuals toward a happy ending. At the…
The Stuff Series are Made of by Karen Wiesner
The Stuff Series Are Made Of By Karen S. Wiesner “The disease of writing is dangerous and contagious,” Abelard famously said to Heloise. So, too, can a book series become a relentless obsession: It’s…
World Building, Not Just for Genre Writers by Will Greenway
Writing: World Building, not just for genre writers By Will Greenway Overview When we see the term “world building”, many writers tend to associate this concept with genre fiction, specifically science fiction, fantasy, and often…
Writing: Dynamic Beginnings (2 of 2) by Will Greenway
Dynamic Beginnings (2 of 2) By Will Greenway If you read the material on Dynamic Beginnings and the 8 rules for starting a novel or short story, this article contains additional “starter” tips and some…
