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I learned something fascinating about holly this week (besides that it can be a bush or a tree). What I learned is specific to the leaves. Apparently, holly leaves don’t start out prickly because they’re naturally cranky. They’re prickly because life happened to them.
Let me explain…
Scientists discovered that every holly leaf contai...
You’re Not Alone
Most writers feel overwhelmed with writing at some point. It’s part of the process!
However, knowing this and dealing with it are two separate things. It’s all very well someone like me telling you it’s normal. What are the steps to getting out of this headspace?
Let’s break it down. Ready? Let’s go …
From subgenres to tropes and beyond, there are many ways to categorize a romance story. We may not know exactly what type of story we’re writing while drafting (especially if we tend to write by the seat of our pants), but once we type “The End,” we do need to figure out what we’ve created.
First, subgenres, tropes, level of spice, etc. all co...
No matter what genre you write or who your audience is, one thing is certain:
Everyone experiences fear.
It shapes how people think, the choices they make, and influences how they live their lives. Tapping into a character’s fear is a powerful way to draw readers in because they can’t help but be remi...