Hey there, fellow writers! One of my favorite parts of romantic comedy is the almost always definite happy ending. While some people may argue that a happy ending isn’t always realistic, the idea of a romantic comedy is to make you feel […]
There’s nothing quite like the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when two people finally realize they’re meant to be together. But what makes a rom-com really work? What are the essential elements of a good romantic comedy plot? The meet-cute: You know […]
We’ve all been there, that dreaded moment when the creative juices just stop flowing and motivation takes a nosedive. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! But, the good news is, regaining motivation is possible. Here are a few tips […]
One of the biggest mistakes that writers make is trying to emulate someone else’s style instead of focusing on their own. Sure, you may admire another writer’s work, but if you try to write like them, you’ll only end up with a […]
When I broke the news about getting my debut novel published to my family and friends (and random people on the street out of sheer excitement), the first questions were ‘Well, where did you start? How did you start?’ I’m pretty sure […]
Man, I wish there was a post pointing out all the reasons why I should stick to one tense and go with it. Okay, I lie, there are plenty! But, it’s so much easier said than done. As a first-time writer, when […]
Dialogue tags can make or break your romantic comedy novel. For those of you who might not know, dialogue tags are the little bits of text that tell us who’s speaking. For example: “Hey,” she said. Or, “I love you,” he whispered. […]
Writing the dialogue of my debut novel “You Are My Sunshine” was probably the most painful thing I’ve done in my life (and I’ve birthed two kids). It sounded forced, it was boring and I’m pretty sure a robot could sound much […]