Tag: Novel Writing
Beat Blake Snyder’s Sheet
The purpose of designating a splash opening is to create a strong first impression. This is your platform to show the tone, mood and scope of your story.
Worldbuilding to Remember
Deliver a robust environment that will leave a lasting impression on your readers.
Rom-Com Writer’s Course
For all you writers interested in adding funny to your stories, please join me in my course, Adding Funny to Your Romance.
Angela Knight Gets Action Scenes
The heroic couple needs to hate the villain every bit as much as they love each other.
Lucinda Riley & Her Lively Characters
I live with my characters day and night when I am writing a novel, and I can promise you that I suffer with them whenever tragedy strikes in my books.
Suzanne Jefferies: Adorably Authentic
Be authentic, and use your own emotional experiences to draw from.
Writer’s Tip: The Qualities of an Ancient Romance
Tropes establish the criteria of a romance, but don’t necessarily fulfill the emotional journey a reader craves.
The Goals for a Blockbuster Beginning
As much as the hero longs for one thing, his weakness prevents him from having it.
What’s Your Favorite Type of Romance?
The type of romance you love reveals the issues you are facing in your life.
Writer’s Tips for Heroes with a Heart
Gestures reveal what the character is thinking, which oftentimes, you can add depth to his role by having them express the opposite of what he is saying.
Jan Wilder Bill 