by Annette | May 27, 2024 | Romance Story, Romance Writing, Romance Writing Craft, The Creative Process, Tools & Resources, Writing Tip
Creating compelling and memorable characters is at the heart of every great romance novel. As a fiction writer, your ability to craft nuanced and relatable characters can make or break your story, drawing readers into the emotional depth and complexities of your...
by Annette | May 18, 2021 | Contemporary, Romance Story, Romance Story Starter, Romance Story Starters, Romance Writing
Your hero and heroine haven’t seen each other for a decade. A lot has changed. This is an unplanned reunion. They are both on the same train. There’s an altercation between your heroine and someone and your hero shows up out of the blue. How does she feel?...
by Annette | Feb 10, 2021 | Contemporary, Romance Story, Romance Story Starter, Romance Story Starters, Romance Writing, Story Starters
Your heroine has a list, not a long list, but a very precise one, about what makes a perfect husband. She systematically runs through the list with every man that she meets. She finally finds the man that fits the list and… what happens? Maybe he’s not interested in...
by Annette | Apr 20, 2012 | Romance Writing
I like money. In fact, I’d like more of it. Money isn’t a bad thing – in fact, it can do wonders. This week I used some of my money to help cover the medical bills of a little pug named Peanut. So today’s links are all dedicated to self...
by Annette | Apr 18, 2012 | Romance Writing
Keep A Notebook Or Small Tape Recorder With You At All Times. You never know when inspiration is going to strike. If you have some way to keep those ideas from slipping away you may find they’re vital to a part of your romance manuscript. Losing great ideas is...
