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Swearing in Romance Novels
Why do swear words feel okay sometimes but not always?
I’m going to talk about three considerations that influence how people perceive swear words and then discuss cursing in open-door romance novels.
Six Tips for Writing Emotional Scenes
Nailing emotional scenes can be tricky, but let me tell you a secret: Emotions demand to be felt. So don’t hold back.
How to Write Side Characters
Four tips for writing compelling side characters that don’t take over your story.
How to Write Compelling Characters
Six tips for creating complex and compelling characters.
How to Build Your Writing Practice from the Ground Up
Here are four tips that have helped me create and maintain my writing practice.
Why Investing in Editing Is Investing in Yourself
Every writer needs and editor. However, as you keep writing and improving, you may need less editing!
What people often don't realize is that editing is also about learning and improving your writing.
The Differences Between Dashes
Dashes are one of my favourite kinds of punctuation—they’re pretty versatile, and I love peppering them into my writing!
Did you know there are two kinds of dashes? Let’s take a look. (I’ll even throw in some info about hyphens!)
When to Spell Out Numbers
Knowing when to spell out numbers and when to use numerals can be confusing.
It generally depends on what you’re writing. Here are a couple general rules of thumb.
From Fan Fiction to Original Fiction
Many authors today start by writing fan fiction, which is amazing! I found my love of editing in the fan fiction world too.
How can you shift to original fiction without struggling to adapt to the demands of an original story?
Why Genre Matters
Genre isn’t just important for bookstores and libraries trying to organize books. A genre sets expectations for the reader. Understanding the purpose of genre and how your writing fits into (or doesn’t fit into) a genre can change how you market your books to readers.
