by Annette | Jan 16, 2015 | Romance Writing Craft, Tools & Resources
There are two categories of writers: pantsters and plotters. Though I must admit to being a plotter it’s fair to say that sometimes a person can be both. You can have an idea of where your story is going and what’s going to happen and still follow your muse....
by Annette | Jan 10, 2015 | Tools & Resources
Are you organized? Personally, I love the idea of being organized but I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not so great at it. Yes, I have a place for everything in my office but the truth is that it all ends up in a big pile on my desk or stuffed into a junk drawer....
by Annette | Jan 7, 2015 | The Creative Process, Tools & Resources
Every year dozens of books on writing romance are published. Some of them are truly awful. Some are pretty darn good. I’ve compiled a list of the books that I think look interesting or valuable. I’ve read most of them and the others I’ve perused. While it’s probably...
by Annette | Jan 3, 2015 | Romance Writing Career, The Creative Process, Tools & Resources
Many writers that I know express frustration. They’re frustrated that they don’t have a book published or that the book they’ve published isn’t doing as well as they’d hoped. They’re frustrated with their lack of progress on a manuscript or they express anger that...
by Annette | Nov 4, 2014 | Tools & Resources
Thank you all for entering the drawing and celebrating the release of 100 Writing Prompts for Romance Writers with me! I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your love, laughter, and support. The winners of the drawing are: 1st Place – Belinda Bass 2nd Place...
by Annette | Oct 30, 2014 | Romance Writing, Tools & Resources
The release of 100 Prompts for Romance Writers is just days away and as a way to celebrate the release and to thank all of you for your unending support, I’m giving away lots of prizes. 1st Prize – One Rustico Parley Leather, or Wool, Journal (Flap Tie) and a signed...