Believe it or not, the live writing conference still exists in the world. Successful networking can develop an author’s business allies and grow her readership. In fact, a savvy writer can advance her career by leaps and bounds at a live writing conference — assuming, of course, that she knows how to “work the crowd.” […]
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Imagine yourself, trying to describe remarkable female characters without video, sound, color, or imagery. Your only tool is black lettering on a white page. Now try to create a female protagonist that modern-day readers can relate to — even if that character lives in a Viking longhouse, hunts vampires, or captains a spaceship. Congratulations! You’ve
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Aspiring authors struggle, wondering how to start a Romance novel. In an effort to improve their manuscripts, newbies often seek feedback from other writers. However, listening to the wrong advice can add years to your pre-published journey. In fact, you may already be turning your manuscript into a stale, homogenized tale that will ultimately kill
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As a love story author, you’re probably studying how to write a Romance novel. But have you ever wondered why bestsellers keep churning out the same hero, book after book? Just to be clear: I’m not talking about elevating the sidekick in Book 1, to hero status in Book 2. I’m talking about applying the
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Romantic Tension has become the bane of my writer’s life. As I struggle with my WIP, I find myself remembering my mentor. This multi-published Harlequin author gave me the following advice: “You can’t assume you know how to write a novel just because you’ve completed one book. Or 10 books. Or 20 books. The more
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