by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @MchelleAleckson Have you ever been asked this question: what’s more important in a story, the characters or the plot? Beware, writer! It’s a trick question. For a …
Strengthen Your Novel by Weaving Stakes Through Your Story
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Certain writing techniques change your writing forever. A mentor shares a tip with you that upped their writing game. Or a conference speaker teaches a skill …
Six Secrets for a Successful Grand Gesture
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong With Valentine’s upon us, let’s talk about my favorite part of the romance novel: the grand gesture. If you don’t know what a grand gesture …
5 Tips for Creating First Dates for Your Characters
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Do you remember your first date? Or maybe your first date with the person who ended up becoming your spouse? My husband and I had a …
What if—A Writer’s Best Friend
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Have you ever had a character who would not talk to you? That’s where I am right now. I’m starting a new book, and as usual, trying …