by hollandrae | Jun 22, 2020 | Characters, Industry, Inspiration, My Books, Research, Romance Novels
Sometimes, the beginning is the easy part. In fact, sometimes it’s the only part I know. Story inspiration comes to me in myriad ways, snippets of dialogue, a flash of a setting, a character’s tragic backstory. Sometimes it is wide brushes of character arc and plot,...
by hollandrae | Feb 4, 2019 | Industry, Inspiration, Musings, My Books, Reviews, Romance Novels
As writers, we’re told that it’s fundamental to read as many books as possible–and it’s true. Reading is what makes us better writers. It teaches us how to tell genuine stories, what pitfalls to avoid, what makes for strong characterization and how to hold a...
by hollandrae | Oct 30, 2017 | Characters, Industry, Inspiration, Musings, My Books, Research, Romance Novels, Series
This post was originally published November 7, 2017. Tips from a successful NaNo-er on how to keep sane, write well, and make your month count! First of all, congrats! Your interest in doing National Novel Writing Month shows an excitement for writing and storytelling...
