by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong Meet cutes are the introduction of two characters where the reader falls in love with them as a couple before the hero and heroine ever …
Ideas to Help You Go Beyond the Stereotype
by David Rawlings, @DavidJRawlings Society doesn’t like stereotypes. Those general descriptors based on culture, race, religion, gender, age that tar the entire body of a group with one small brush. They can …
How Not to Write Chemistry
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong As a romance writer, I have the pet peeve of reading a book where chemistry is lacking. I said this on a recent podcast interview, …
Men Are Not Women With a Beard, Part 2
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 In last month’s blog, Men aren’t Women with a Beard, I talked about some of the differences women need to remember when they write from the male …
Five Hacks to Bring Your Character to Life
By Janine Rosch, @janinerosche Maybe you’ve heard it: the tale of the dreaded “cardboard” character. There is nothing especially likable or unique about them. They are never embraced by the …