A novel’s word count can make or break book deals.If you are an author seeking a traditional publishing route, you know that literary agents see copious amounts of manuscripts, and competition is fierce. Just one misstep can put you out of the running. Even a high-quality manuscript will...
She tries to be passionate as always, but is told to make love, not porn scenes- and is quit happy learning about lesbian-style lust in a relationship. Charlotte and Trey get active in bed again, and then in other rooms; he's happy again, she gets so frustrated she runs back to her...
But how many words actually make a novel? And how crucial is it to stick to word count rules? Well, if you're hoping to publish and sell your book, those rules matter quite a bit. In this post, we’ll be diving into the average novel lengths by genre and why they matter. How ...
These elements are the major events in a story, and they're essential in all creative writing, whether you're writing a novel, screenplay, memoir, short story, or other form. Even skilled writers who do not use these intentionally are incorporating them into their writing subconsciously because...
How to Turn Up the Heat in Your Romance 10 lessons on how, when, and where to add steamy scenes to your novel. 6. Don’t neglect secondary characters While the main couple is obviously where most of your characterization focus should be,secondary charactersare critical to a well-rounded r...
Such scenes will likely evoke an emotional response in your reader. Well, that’s certainly what you are aiming for. They create an emotional pay-off for the reader. And they serve to enhance the theme of your story.For example, let’s look at a romance novel. Reader expectations are ...
It is not many authors that walk into a New York City bookstore to be greeted by screaming fans. But that’s exactly what happened with romantasy author Sarah J Maas in February 2024. Just before midnight she surprised fans waiting for the imminent publication of latest novel, House of Flam...
For Example:An example that has stuck with me for many years is Dee Henderon’sTrue Devotion, which opens with a Navy SEAL rescuing his best friend’s widow, a lifeguard, from a dangerous situation in the ocean. The story introduces the romanceimmediately, when the woman, in a near-death...
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Conflict is a key ingredient in every story. And while not every scene needs a gunfight or a car chase, there are many other types of conflict. In a romance, the conflict is often found in interpersonal relationships. In a science fiction story, the conflict could be caused by invading al...