Last weekend I attended the Washington Romance Writers annual retreat and, in addition to having a fulfilling and inspiring experience, I actually learned a thing or two. One of my favorite presenters was Romantic Suspense author Robin Perini, who gave incredible talks on a variety topics. Today, I’m going to share some of what I learned from her about character.
Recently I was shocked to discover that I am a finalist for a writers contest. Are you considering entering a writing contest? Here are some things to consider that I learned from entering writing contests.
Improve your metaphors and similes with this simple tip.
Take fifteen minutes to write a paragraph or two based on this photo.
You know you’re not supposed to just tell the reader your character’s history in the first chapter. But when do you tell him? And how do you weave the back story into your novel? Here are some ideas.
