by Annette | May 24, 2013 | Romance Writing Career, Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process, Tools & Resources
What part of your manuscript gives you the most trouble? Idea – Some romance writers struggle with the idea phase. They just don’t know what to write about. That’s one of the reasons I wrote 1001 Story Starters and the shorter .99 genre specific story starter...
by Annette | Feb 11, 2013 | Romance Writing Career, Romance Writing Craft
Valentine’s day is this Thursday! I’m not a huge fan of the holiday, but I do like chocolate and flowers so it’s good. This year I’m celebrating the holiday a bit differently. I’m going to a party. Not just any old party, but an awards...
by Annette | Sep 5, 2012 | Romance Writing, Romance Writing Craft
I adore Elmore Leonard! If you’ve never read one of his books, you absolutely must. The characters are so strong and the dialogue knocks you off your feet. He’s the king of dialogue. In this short video Elmore Leonard shares how he learned to write and...
by Annette | Jul 28, 2012 | Romance Writing Craft, Tools & Resources
You have a great idea for a story. Now what? What do you do with that great idea? How do you add weight to it and make it a rich and satisfying book? First things first. I strongly recommend that you write down each and every single story idea you ever have. If...
by Annette | Apr 10, 2012 | Romance Writing, Romance Writing Craft, Tools & Resources
You’re driving down the highway and BAM a brilliant story idea sparks your imagination. You know exactly what the beginning scene will look like and who the main characters are. You’re excited and ready to get started writing this soon to be bestseller. You get home...
by Annette | Mar 28, 2012 | Romance Writing Craft, Story Starter Sunday
Colorado is on fire, again. We are facing our second huge fire this month. Imagine heading toward this great wall of smoke and fire… Now put your heroine or hero in those shoes. Use the photo to inspire your story.
