Two weeks away, folks! I thought I’d do a quick little tour of the Marriott so that you’ll feel a…
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RWA Countdown: Getting the most out of RWA–Some Tips for Newbies
I’ve only been once, so this is definitely a guide for those new to this conference. Hopefully this will help…
Continue ReadingRWA Countdown: Why Packing for a Trip is like Writing–Do It with Purpose or It Can Cost You
In exactly four weeks, myself and fellow romance writers will be converging on Atlanta for Romance Writer’s of America’s (RWA)…
Continue ReadingThe Inside Scoop on Getting In Bookstores – Things You Should Know
Most people who know me online probably don’t know this, but I work in a local independent bookstore and I’ve…
Continue ReadingIs your WIP in need of some manscaping? Pluck out those to-be verbs (From the Archives)
I published this post originally back in the fall of 2011 and as I sit here completely blank on what…
Continue ReadingDo you know your own GMC? Not your characters, yours as a writer?
For writers of genre fiction where plot and story are central to the success of the book, we’re often told…
Continue ReadingDealing with Critiques and Reviews – the 40-20-40 Rule
One of my earliest blog posts was about dealing with critiques and I shared what I called the 30-40-30 rule…
Continue ReadingAre you using a thesaurus correctly? And is this irony?
Sometimes I wonder about the universe and how it will sync random events to make a point, teach us something,…
Continue ReadingMy Thoughts on the New Golden Heart Scoring System
The scores for Romance Writer’s of America’s (RWA) unpublished manuscript contest, The Golden Heart, have been sent and there’s already…
Continue ReadingAgent Pitch Prep Tip: Make Dossiers
Conference seasons is here again! Some of you may be headed to the RT Convention coming up shortly and participating…
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