by Annette | May 22, 2013 | Romance Writing
Writing is a process. “Process” is defined as – A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end. Each word you write, each scene that unfolds, is a step in the process. Bit by bit your manuscript comes together. But it’s also an emotional and mental...
by Annette | May 15, 2013 | Romance Writing
As writers and artists we often consider ourselves to be free spirited and creative. Yet, I bet every single one of us has a “writing rule” or set of rules that we follow almost religiously. For example, You must write every day Write what you know Don’t “head hop”...
by Annette | Apr 28, 2013 | Story Starter Sunday
Your heroine is at death’s door. She can feel her life slipping away. As she fades, she gets a glimpse of what her future might be. This vision motivates her to fight back just a little bit harder. It’s enough. She lives but she’s not the same person...
by Annette | Apr 26, 2013 | Romance Writing
Whew, it’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Between going to school full time, writing/working full time and trying to make sure my teenage daughters remember what I look like and behave, I haven’t had time to do much else. But the sun is shining, the...
by Annette | Mar 17, 2012 | Romance Writing
Happy St Patrick’s Day! I’m a tad Irish, my Grandmother’s maiden name is O’Brien after all! I don’t look forward to this holiday because of my slightly Irish blood though. What I do like about it is the sense of tradition. Green...
