by Annette | May 25, 2014 | Romance Writing
In a prior blog post we took a look at the different types of heroes. Believe it or not, heroines can also be archetypes or as we discussed, they can be Alpha, Beta, and perhaps even gamma heroines. It’s important to understand your characters so that you can make...
by Annette | May 23, 2014 | Romance Writing, Romance Writing Craft
Okay, you can’t have a romance novel without a hero or a love interest. And for any good romance story there has to be a conflict. How the conflict is managed and the foundation for how the characters find their way to one another is in part based on their...
by Annette | May 18, 2014 | Romance Writing, The Creative Process
Whether you’re a pantster or a plotter, sometimes things just don’t go the way you expected. Sometimes you’re writing and you come to a point where you don’t know what to do next. Step away and do something dull – Wash dishes, weed the garden, paint a wall do...
by Annette | May 17, 2014 | Romance Writing
This week we talked about writing rules and whether it’s a good idea to follow them, break them intentionally, or perhaps ignore them altogether. Are you a rule follower? It’s okay if you are. Many romance writers, beginning and advanced, feel more...
by Annette | May 16, 2014 | Romance Writing, Tools & Resources
Top 3 Romance Writing Books For Those Who Like To Follow Rules Are you a rule follower? It’s okay if you are. Many romance writers, beginning and advanced, feel more comfortable writing if they have guidelines and rules to follow. There are many writing rules. All you...
