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We are continuing our February romance articles with a guest article from the lovely, C.A. Farran. She is fresh off of two releases. In January, she released her debut novel Songs of the Wicked, and just a few days ago we released the Forbidden Delights dark fantasy anthology. C.A. Farran writes such beautifully vivid andContinueContinue reading “Writing a Slow Burn Romance- With Guest Author C.A. Farran”

As per my longstanding, one-year February tradition dictates, I’ll be spending this month doling out articles about love. Or more accurately, writing romance. What better way to kick off this series of articles than with our stone-cold smoldering love interest? We’re talking, leaving our hearts in a melty puddle of milk chocolate. We’re talking, sendingContinueContinue reading “How to Write an Irresistible Love Interest Readers will Swoon Over”

You might be scratching your head at this topic. We all know the scene I’m talking about. It’s most commonly found in heist stories, but it’s any scene where characters discuss the plan before setting off to do said plan. This strategy meeting sometimes involves the use of a literal whiteboard or chalkboard to writeContinueContinue reading “How to Write a Whiteboard Scene”

Writing an excellent book is no small task. One way to make a good novel great is by having fantastic characters. Readers might be riveted by your plot. They might be fascinated by your premise. Your prose might shine beautifully. Or you might have the most vivid set dressings. But if a reader finds yourContinueContinue reading “Five Steps for Bringing Your Character to Life – With Guest Author Audrey Furnas”

Ratings and Rankings This week, I’m doing a different post than my regular writer content and giving something for the reader. I feel strongly that good writers are avid readers. A good friend recently asked if I had an article ranking the books I’ve read during this past year. I hadn’t planned on one, butContinueContinue reading “The Books I’ve Read During 2021”

I’m ending the year of incredible guest authors with an indie author that will have your heart-melting. Not only is Sarah Sutton an incredible YA romance writer, she’s also a rockstar when it comes to book marketing. No creative type wants to feel like a used car salesman when marketing a book, but we allContinueContinue reading “How to Rock Marketing Your Book on Instagram: With Guest Author Sarah Sutton”

Tips from 2021’s Guest Authors Since it’s December, we’re wrapping up yet another great year. This year was especially fun for me because it was the first year I had a guest author featured on the Newbie to Novelist blog once a month. All of these authors are so talented and inspiring, so naturally, IContinueContinue reading “Best of the Guests”

Between Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas cookies, I just about spend all month thinking about and eating food. I don’t know about you, but devouring a good book leaves me feeling hungry. This is especially true if the author incorporates devilishly mouthwatering food descriptions into their prose. Food is my love language. It’s one of myContinueContinue reading “Writing About Food”

Writing a book is hard. Whether you’re a plotter, pantser, or something in between, there might be a time when you get stuck. This most often happens somewhere halfway, which is why writers affectionately call the midpoint of writing a book the “murky middle”. This makes sense. You have an idea that you’re excited aboutContinueContinue reading “8 Things to Try When You Get Stuck While Writing”