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Why you should Tell not Show (sometimes)
Writing advice always tells us to Show, don’t Tell. But sometimes, we need to do the exact opposite… Here’s your cheat sheet to when it’s okay to Tell, not Show.
Writing a Christmas Romance: a step-by-step guide
Christmas romances have a festive magic that’s hard to beat. Here’s how to write a seasonal romance that hits your readers expectations every time, and leaves them wanting more of that sparkle.
3 Ways a Conflict Square Can Fix Your Romance Novel
Conflict in romance novels can be hard to get right. Here are three conflict squares (okay, two squares and a rectangle) that could help you find the strongest conflict for your next romance.
The Top 12 Most Powerful Tropes in Romance Novels
Want to know the most powerful tropes to use to hook your category romance readers? You’ve come to the right place!
Behind the Book: Publication
What happens after the book is finished? Read on to find out…
Behind The Book: Editing
I have a love/hate relationship with edits.
On the one hand, I love the fact that every time I get notes from an editor, I can see how the book is going to become stronger by following them.
On the other, I hate actually doing that.
Behind The Book: The First Draft
With the planning done, it’s time to start the hard work – getting the book from brain to page. This is how I do it.
Behind The Book: Using pre-writing to turn an idea into a book
The idea is only the start… in the first of a series of blogs following one book from idea to publication, take a peek at my story journals, notes and pre-writing process.
A One Hour Guide to Finding Your New Normal
Life changes. Often unexpectedly and without warning. So how do you find a New Normal to let you carry on meeting all your obligations AND doing the things that matter to you? And can you really do it in an hour?