In our first authors’ writing group meeting this year we discussed book marketing, as well as websites, branding, and colors. Several authors were planning their covers for upcoming releases, and a couple of questions came up: What are the best colors for book marketing? How do you find ...
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Writing Fiction: 3 Tips To Boost A Sagging Novel
You love writing fiction when you begin your novel. Your inspiration soars. You’re convinced that your novel’s central idea is the best idea you’ve ever had. Sooner or later however, usually after the first 25% of your novel, you flag. You doubt your plot and your characters. If you’re not ...
Bullet Journal Ideas: 3 Tips For Journaling Beginners
I’m a huge bullet journal fan, and this year (can you believe it’s February already?) I’ve had questions about my process. One of the most popular questions is about art in your bullet journal. Your bullet journal and art: do you need to make your journal pretty? You can use as much or as ...
Regency Romance: A Perfect Hero (Eardleys Book 6)
Love Regency heroes? Currently I’m working on the sixth novel in the clean Regency romance series, The Eardleys Of Gostwicke Hall. Regency romance: a perfect Regency hero In this novel, you’ll meet Lord Lyneham. He’s Lady Julia’s perfect Regency hero — although she takes a long time to get around ...
Goals: 2018 Lessons Learned And Planning For 2019
How was 2018 for you? Did you achieve all or some of the goals you set? I’ve got to admit that I fell way behind in several of my goals — I’m determined to do better next year. Whatever progress you made this year, the holiday season is upon us. With guests, celebrations, and shopping, it’s hard ...
Mind Mapping: 3 Tips To Plot And Revise Your Novel
When you’re writing a novel, there’s a thousand pieces of information you need to keep straight. Mind mapping is the easiest way to do that, without stress. That’s the biggest benefit of a mind map: you can take in information at a glance. Rather than rereading chapters of prose, you can check ...
