by Annette | Jul 31, 2012 | Story Starter Sunday, Tools & Resources
Today is the day 1001 Romance Story Starters is officially released! It’s an exciting day around here. To celebrate, all subscribers receive 50% off the cover price when they purchase at Smashwords. If you’re a subscriber, check your email. I’ve sent...
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 | May 23, 2012 | Romance Writing Career, Tools & Resources
Build Book Buzz In this day and age it’s not enough to publish a book – self or otherwise. You have to build an audience and promote your book – assuming you want to sell books. So now that the summer days are long, start incorporating buzz building...
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 | Jan 11, 2012 | Romance Writing, Romance Writing Career, Tools & Resources
With a realistic plan and all the tools and habits you need, you will succeed. Have no doubt. For extra motivation and a little celebration why not reward yourself too? I used to reward myself with shoes, boots actually. But I’m a work at home professional so I ended...
by Annette | Jan 10, 2012 | Romance Writing Career, Tools & Resources
Any new goal is likely to require a few new habits. They say it takes three to four weeks of consistent effort to make something a habit. Give yourself time and don’t load too many habits at once. For example, if you’re going to write 1000 words each day you might...
