Things Are Not What They Seem
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October 20, 2020
All Is Revealed
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October 13, 2020
Riddle Me This
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October 6, 2020
Writing a Holiday Romance
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September 29, 2020
Happily Ever After or Happy For Now
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September 22, 2020
Open or Closed Door Sex Scenes
When writing a romance novel, how do you should you handle sex scenes? Tips for writing open and closed-door sex scenes from Jamie K. Schmidt.
September 15, 2020
Working the Romance Tropes
Romance readers have expectations for a novel depending on the sub-genre. Writing a successful novel hinges on following the romance tropes.
September 8, 2020
Romance Writing is Serious Business
Avid romance novel readers have made the romance genre a billion-dollar industry, but romance has come a long way in the 21st century. Read our primer here!
September 1, 2020
Structure 104: The Arc of the Covenant
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August 25, 2020
Structure 103: Short Stories
A short story is a story of not many words that’s why structure in writing short stories is so important. Lynne Smith reveals what you need to know.
August 18, 2020
Structure 102: Nonfiction
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August 11, 2020
Writing Structure 101: It’s All About the Reader | IFW
Writing structure is the way the article or story is organized, the way the author puts the pieces together. Readers usually don’t notice writing structure. As a writer, that’s the way you want to keep it.
August 4, 2020
This Will Only Hurt a Bit
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July 28, 2020
Funny Cat Videos And You!
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July 21, 2020
Stuck in the Mud Doesn’t Need to be Stick in the Mud | IFW
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July 14, 2020
True Stories or Funny Stories? You Choose | IFW
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July 7, 2020
Plotting Complexity: Adding Depth and Resonance
Writing tips for creating layers of meaning and emotional resonance in your writing from romantic romps to fast-paced adventures and everything in between.
June 30, 2020
Plotting Against Your Characters
“What’s the worst thing I can do to this character?” It seems like a terrible question to ask, but it might be the one that takes your story to the next level.
June 23, 2020
Plot Structure: Formulaic or Freeing?
You have to know the rules about structure to make informed choices when writing your story. Use this outline from Kristin Wolden Nitz as a starting point.
June 16, 2020
Plotting and Planning: The Premise
Before you plunge into writing the first chapter or outlining the plot, consider taking some time to put your basic premise through a stress test.
June 9, 2020
