by Annette | Dec 9, 2010 | Romance Writing
Each and every one of us is unique. You have your own experiences. You have your own personality, preferences and knowledge. And chances are, you have a unique story that’s been tumbling around in your imagination for a while. Many times, we set stories aside...
by Annette | Oct 8, 2009 | Romance Writing
Time: 30 minutesShow, don’t tell is a writing cliché to be sure but it’s a vital skill. There’s nothing worse than reading story that reads more like a how to manual than an actual story. Readers want to feel as if they’re there in the story with the characters. ...
by Annette | Oct 8, 2009 | Romance Writing
Time: 30-60 minutes Action Step #1 – Set the timer for ten minutes and write as many one or two sentence plots as you can think of in that time. Aim for ten plots and let the wheels of creativity start spinning. Don’t edit yourself, just write. There’s no right or...
by Annette | Aug 9, 2009 | Romance Writing
Romance Theme Exercise – What the Audience Should Take With Them Time: 30-45 minutes Action Step #1 – It is human nature to look beyond the surface of things for a deeper meaning. We are beings that look within and without for inspiration and purpose. In...
by Annette | Aug 9, 2009 | Romance Writing
Romance Story Idea Exercise – Where It All Begins Time: 30-45 minutes Action Step #1 – Often you wonder what sparked such a great idea after reading a book. It begins with the things around you. It could be a story someone else told that gives you the...
