by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan In 2004, an online friend introduced me to NaNoWriMo and suggested I try it. Seriously? What kind of person decided to throw a thirty-day writing challenge …
What Does It Mean to Be Creative?
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Many times, I don’t feel like I’m very creative. That may seem like an oxymoron for someone who is building a career as a novelist. But …
The Beauty of Flawed Characters
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan While driving home from an appointment with my mom, we talked about fictional characters and the frustration with characters in some novels being perfect. You know …
Tips for Writing Category Romance
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan I write contemporary Christian romance novels for Love Inspired, which is the Christian imprint of Harlequin Books. Love Inspired novels have been around for almost 25 …
Creating Sidekicks for Your Characters
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Laverne & Shirley. Lucy & Ethel. Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson. Batman & Robin. Shaggy & Scooby. Shrek & Donkey. Frodo & Samwise. Lorelai & Sookie. …