by Annette | Feb 19, 2014 | The Creative Process
Some days are great. The words flow and you FEEL like a writer. And then there are the other days. You know, the days when every word you put down on paper sounds as interesting as dryer lint. Those are the days that tend to linger in our minds. The days when, quite...
by Annette | Feb 5, 2014 | Romance Writing, The Creative Process
Where you write is almost as important as how or when you write. The setting and the objects that you surround yourself with can support you to succeed. For example, I once read that a horror writer wrote his first book at night in his car while parked outside a...
by Annette | Jan 2, 2014 | The Creative Process
Lately, I’ve been drawn to items, textures, and spaces that promote creativity. Many of these spaces are romantic in nature. The colors are soft, the textures are varied but always welcoming, and the objects are lovely. I’m addicted to the website...
by Annette | Dec 30, 2013 | The Creative Process, Writing Quote of the Week
Every year I like to choose a word for the year. Last year the word was Faith, because I was facing some large life changes (all positive ones, but scary nonetheless). This year I feel very inspired and am enthusiastic about 2014 in a different way. 2013 was...
by Annette | Dec 18, 2013 | Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process
Because of the success from the “write every day” experiment/challenge, I decided that it’s time to broaden my writing horizons and explore other advice given by prolific and extraordinarily successful writers. After some exploration of the various tidbits of wisdom...
by Annette | Dec 11, 2013 | Romance Writing, Romance Writing Career, Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process
“Write every day”, they said. “Butt in chair”, they proclaimed. Write, write, and write some more. “If you want to be a better writer you must create a daily ritual.” “Make writing your job.” I’m not exactly sure how...
