Romance, whose idea was it?
Have you ever wondered who the first guy was, or be it caveman, who said “I don’t think women like being shoved in front of the stove (or fire) as much as what we thought they do, unless we’re both …
Category: Writing
From novel to screen
I was in the middle of another blog post, when I stumbled across a film, based on a book that I absolutely loved. I was very excited (as I always am) to watch the characters I imagined in a certain …
The top 10 reasons why I write
When I started writing this list, I aimed for ten reasons. I stopped at 20. Luckily, I’ve only listed the first ten, and in no particular order. I tend to view the world in a certain way. A romantic view …
To wed or not to wed
What does it mean when a flight attendant is wearing a wedding ring at the start of a flight, but for some reason he isn’t wearing one as the plane is about to land? I noticed this on a recent …
A female writing from a male character’s point of view
Writing from a male’s perspective can be challenging, especially as a female writer. But whether you choose to write from within the head of a female character, a male character or both (within different scenes, of course), the amount of …
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The role music plays in writing
The absence of music in writing, especially fiction, is as unimaginable to me as the absence of music in life. This might sound a little bizarre, but the first thing I typically hear when I listen to a new sound …
Of course you should
In writing, as in any craft, people like to use the word ‘should’ fairly often. Your novel should be at least x amount of words in length to meet the requirements of most publishing houses, you should attend at least …
Those types of scenes
A few days ago, someone asked whether my novel contained any love scenes. Naturally the blood raced to my face straight away as I struggled to imagine a question more awkward. I already knew the answer, of course. I had …
Romance novels and the happy ending
An unwritten rule has been doing the rounds for quite some time, suggesting that a romance novel should always have a happy ending. Where did it come from? Who said it first? Who knows? I suppose that is the point. …
The music words make
This is my first blog post. I’m late, I know. I have to confess that it usually takes a while for me to commit to something new and starting a blog is in no way different. Where is the fun …