by Annette | Aug 23, 2015 | Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process
Do you remember when you were younger and you found yourself fascinated by various topics and hobbies? For example, at one point, around the age of 10, I decided that I was going to be a photographer for National Geographic and spend weeks taking photos of everything....
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 2, 2015 | Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process
Someone once told me that they didn’t have time to read. If they were going to write and “be a writer” then they had to focus on that. Admittedly, my mouth fell open. I was shocked to hear someone say that. I have always been a reader, and a writer, and to me the two...
by Annette | Oct 6, 2014 | Romance Writing Craft
Characters make or break a story. If your reader cannot connect with and appreciate your characters, then they won’t care what happens to them. You can have the best plot in the world, but if your characters are weak, it just won’t work. Creating strong characters can...
by Annette | Sep 1, 2014 | Romance Writing, Romance Writing Craft, Tools & Resources
It all starts with an idea. Maybe you read a good romance writing prompt or maybe you overhear a conversation that makes your imagination take off. Sometimes it’s the simplest trigger that sparks a romance novel. However, transitioning from a lovely idea or daydream...
by Annette | Aug 20, 2014 | Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process, Tools & Resources
Last week I shared my reading obsession and the tendency writers have to compare themselves to other writers. (If you haven’t read the post, check it out here.) After a discussion with a fellow writer, I brought up the potential benefits of striving to be like your...
