When writing romance, it’s essential to write three-dimensional and lovable characters. Lovable doesn’t mean perfect, but it does mean that readers can relate to them and stay with them through all the ups and downs of their relationships. Your characters must also have a solid emotional conflict that will break their hearts and keep them […]
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Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for the Art of Writing Conference organized by ECPA, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! A QUICK NOTE ABOUT THE CHRISTY AWARD FINALISTS Christian fiction fans are invited to register and watch the free webcast announcement of The Christy Award finalists in each category live on October 11 at 11 am […]
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How Tragedy Changes Things
Publication of a novel, or some other long-form fiction, is supposed to be an exultant event, amoment of professional joy. It is a triumph over self-doubt, skeptical acquaintances, and an alienpublishing industry. It usually is a minor triumph, of course, with sales of books falling short ofjubilant levels. Yet I am experiencing something else after […]
52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner by Mariëlle S. Smith BLURB:‘A brilliant, supportive, challenging workbook, highly recommend.’ Jamie SandsYou, too, can become the writer you’ve always wanted to be!The 52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner:• makes you plan, track, reflect on, and improve your progress and goals for an entire year […]