Yesterday, we talked about the use of Public and Private Stakes to raise the epic element of your suspense, and drive your reader through the story. But that is …
How to write a great kiss!
Yesterday we talked about Sparks and Wooing and how to weave them into Act 2. But…the best way to combine them is with a great KISS. This …
Creating SPARK in your romance! (How to build Act 2)
We took a little hiatus last week as we all got ready for NaNoWriMo. If you are a NaNo-er, you may be interested in joining the MBT Voices NaNoWriMo celebration. …
Putting it all together: Adding the Romance beats to your first chapter
For the last two weeks on the blog, I’ve been going through the 10 beats of a romance that we discussed last February so as to refresh our minds before …
True Love and Sacrifices (Ten Beats of a Romance Part 4)
I love a great romance, with alot of tension and conflict, something with spark and romantic tension. But, if we don’t believe these two are meant for each other, then the …