In the intricate journey of crafting and promoting a book series, authors wield powerful tools that guide them through the labyrinth of creativity and marketing prowess. Today, we explore the […]
Mastering the Art of Love Stories: The Significance of a Marketing Bible for Romance Authors
In the ever-evolving landscape of publishing, crafting a compelling romance novel is just the beginning of an author’s journey. Enter the “Marketing Bible” – a powerful tool that extends the […]
Unveiling the Magic: The Role of a Series Bible in Crafting Romance Novels
In the enchanting world of romance novels, crafting a compelling and consistent series requires meticulous planning and organization. Enter the “Series Bible” – a secret weapon in the arsenal of […]
Showing vs Telling in literature
What does “Showing” mean when writing? When someone says a book “does a lot of showing,” they are likely referring to the storytelling technique of “showing” rather than “telling.” In […]
Pop Culture References in Contemporary Romance
Should an author include Pop Culture References in their Contemporary Novels? When writing a book, it can be very easy to be influenced by current trends and pop culture to […]
To have a plan to plot
Plotting vs Planning aren’t they the same thing? Planning the act or process of making or carrying out plans specifically: the establishment of goals. Plotting devises, the sequence of events. Often, […]
Storming with Ideas
The power and purpose of Brainstorming Storm clouds and words falling from them. The electricity of an idea taking shape and magically appearing on a paper. This is what brainstorming […]
Plot Holes and Plot Bunnies
What is a plot hole and how to avoid them… By definition a plot hole is an inconsistency in the narrative or character development of a book, film, television show, etc. Plot holes are often created unintentionally, often as a result […]
Troping a Work
TROPE: (noun) a convention or device that establishes a predictable or stereotypical representation of a character, setting, or scenario in a creative work. Romance books often have a main trope […]
Why Hire a Professional Beta Reader
Why pay for a Beta Reader? A while ago I read an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) for a soon to be published book. It was a huge struggle to read […]