Laura

Keeping Romance Interesting

Examining the Love Genre Conventions that make your story about more than the Happily Ever After

Creating Obstacles in Romance

An examination of the Love Genre Conventions that stand in the way of ‘Happily Ever After’
(Triangles, Helpers and Harmers, Opposing Forces, and Moral Weight)

The Five Commandments Explained

Read to learn about the five commandments and see them applied to a romance novel.

Show or Tell?

What does it mean to show vs. tell, and when should you do each?

Winter Born Analysis

Laura’s Story Grid analysis of Sherrilyn McQueen’s short story, Winter Born

This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. So many exciting things are happening around one of my very favorite authors. Sherrilyn McQueen (formerly Kenyon) announced last month that she signed a deal for film and television representation. Y’all! That means we might be gettingContinue reading “Sanctuary Announcement”

Scrivener vs. Living Writer

Living Writer and Scrivener are two popular tools for authors, but which is right for you? Read this comparison to learn the difference and get the information you need to make the right choice for you!