I don't claim to be an expert in the romance-writing department. But... I do absolutely love writing (and reading) a good love story, no pun intended. 😉 And though I don't have decades of experience under my belt, I have learned a lot over the years, both from writing dozens of romances and from reading… Continue reading what are your romance writing questions?? 💌 (Valentine’s Day q&a)
Category: Writing Tips
Ten Things I Learned While Publishing My First Novel | ft. Bethany Klassen
Bethany Klassen is a Christian historical author whose debut novel Sins of the Past released this past August! And today, I have the honor of welcoming her on my blog, where she'll share the lessons she learned while publishing her novel! Enjoy - and take some notes! 🖋️ 😉 Are you considering publishing a book?… Continue reading Ten Things I Learned While Publishing My First Novel | ft. Bethany Klassen
how to write unemotional characters | the art of subtlety
Let's be honest. Many of us writers are hopeless romantics with a secret penchant for what some would call drama. We mourn roadkill on the streets and have iron-clad loyalties to our favorite songs just because of the emotional experience we associate with them. Many of us writers find it hard to imagine people who… Continue reading how to write unemotional characters | the art of subtlety
Make Your First Sentence Shine (aka prompts for desperate writers)
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife..." "There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it..." "In a hole in the ground there… Continue reading Make Your First Sentence Shine (aka prompts for desperate writers)
Reblogged: How to Write When You HATE Your Story | Guest Post
Last month, I shared a guest post on Allyson Jamison's amazing blog, all about how to press on with writing even when you feel like your story is horrible! (Because I've been there, believe it or not. 😂) If that's something you resonate with, you can find the guest post below!
How to Write a Villain Who’s Creepily SIMILAR to Your Hero (character dynamics)
Your antagonist does not have to have the opposite personality of your hero. Recently, I read writing advice essentially saying that your antagonist should not have reactions similar to your main character; otherwise they would be a supporting character. Well, I'm here to tell you that I disagree with the "should not" part of that.… Continue reading How to Write a Villain Who’s Creepily SIMILAR to Your Hero (character dynamics)
Encouragement for the Editing Writer (ft. Allyson Jamison!)
I am so excited to share with you an amazing guest post by Allyson Jamison, a brilliant blogger and writer I've gotten to know over the past year! If you're editing a writing project (or are planning to do so this year) and are feeling daunted or discouraged, this was written just for you. Without… Continue reading Encouragement for the Editing Writer (ft. Allyson Jamison!)
REBLOGGED – “55 Tricks to BREAK Writer’s Block: Quick Inspiration”
Since most of us writers are in the middle of our writing challenges for this month, I decided an antidote against Writer’s Block would be helpful, so I’m reblogging my post on that! If you’re getting stuck in your WIP and all you can do is lifelessly stare at the blinking cursor on your screen and mourn the expanse of blank page below, well, you might find just the tip you need to get out of that slump so you can restart that race (or steady amble 😉 ) to the finish line. I added 6 new bonus tricks, so there should be plenty enough of options for you! Do enjoy! (That last part is supposed to be said in a British accent. 😜)
They say Writer’s Block isn’t even a real thing (and I agree in a way), but you know what, when you’re stuck in the middle of a story, struggling to lose yourself in a writing flow, it feels pretty real, doesn’t it?
So I hope this list will help you find what works for you to break Writer’s Block (and maybe bookmark this for when you need it in the future… or present, lol). Please share your own favorite tips in the comments! With that said, let’s get to it! Make sure you stick around till the end, cause let’s just say I saved the best for last. 😉
If you have Writer’s Block…
- Use a random word generator. Pick 3 or more random words and dare yourself to work them into what you write for the day. You’ll be amazed at the ideas it gives you! Plus, you…
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Guest Post: “When Your Story Goes Off Course” by Grace A. Johnson (+ Bound and Determined PREORDERS!)
You can now preorder Bound and Determined, the third - and long awaited - book in the Daughters of the Seven Seas series!!!!!!!! Read on for the riveting blurb, the exciting preorder news, and Grace's amazing guest post, which, if you're a writer, you won't want to miss! 😀 About Bound and Determined Title: Bound… Continue reading Guest Post: “When Your Story Goes Off Course” by Grace A. Johnson (+ Bound and Determined PREORDERS!)
Powerful Ways to Show Tension Between Characters (aka prompts for desperate writers)
Ten·sion: a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other. In a moment of desperation thanks to my oh-so-lovely characters, I halfheartedly scoured the internet for a list of ways to show tension between characters and didn’t find what I was looking for... so I decided to make this list… Continue reading Powerful Ways to Show Tension Between Characters (aka prompts for desperate writers)
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