Examining the Love Genre Conventions that make your story about more than the Happily Ever After
Category Archives: Writing Advice
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.
The Anti-Hero
Let’s talk about Anti-Heroes. What are they and why do we love them?
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
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!
The Story Ninja 