Sometimes it’s just impossible to write. Life gets in the way or something shinier comes along, something way more fun than writing. I’ve been writing for ten years now, and I’ve come up with several strategies to give myself a kick start when the last thing I want to...
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Plotus Interuptus with Christine Price
My special guest today is fellow Carina Press author, Christine Price. Here's Christine's official bio - Christine Price lives in Edmonton, AB, with her husband, two cats and a slightly idiotic Anatolian shepherd. Though she probably wouldn't consider herself a "girly...
Writer Tip: Monica Burns
"The middle of the book is often a really crucial turning point for a writer. For me, I usually find myself at a crossroad not sure where to turn with the book. I've found that printing out and reading what I've written so far helps me reconnect with the characters so...
Writing Tips
This month I'm bringing you a series of writing tips from some of my favorite authors. There will also be tips from my writer friends. You might even find the odd writing tip from me. Come back every day for writing advice from authors such as Shiloh Walker, Nalini...
Pros and Cons of Writing for Different Publishers (part two)
This is part two about the pros and cons of writing for different publishers. Part one appeared yesterday. Pros and Cons of Writing for Different Publishers (part two) by Brenna Lyons Choosing your publishers: Risk Management? Splitting your investments- This is...
Pros and Cons of Writing for Different Publishers (part one)
I'm a member of the Marketing for Romance Writers loop. There's a wealth of knowledge available in this group, mainly promo and marketing advice but there are also discussions about other writing related things such as publishers. Late last year the subject of writing...
A White Box
A book is a sum of things—characters, setting and description, dialogue, pace and plot. It’s the combination of all of these elements, done in the right way that makes a book exciting and sought after by readers. It takes a lot of work to get a book to a standard...