Two-minute tip: Seal it with a kiss

Posted on February 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Is snail mail dead? Not in the opinion of romance author Katharine Ashe! A fellow writer suggested she gather readers’...

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Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: How to write a sizzling synopsis

Posted on January 23, 2019 at 9:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The latest two-minute tip from the Romance Writers of America is a two-for-one deal. Author Vanessa North’s advice for how...

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Tagged As: Blurbs, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: Make the most of your writing time

Posted on January 9, 2019 at 9:47 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Jamaila Brinkley doesn’t want you to be intimidated by other people’s daily word count. You probably have a day...

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Time management, Video

Two-minute tip: You need to know your own writing speed

Posted on November 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The advice “just be yourself” we all received as kids certainly applies to authors in their careers, too. Sure, your...

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: The right time to write

Posted on November 14, 2018 at 1:12 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There's tons of talk out in the writing world about how to make time to write. Author LaQuette recasts this challenge,...

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Time management, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: Writing out of order

Posted on October 30, 2018 at 6:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

This week’s Romance Writers of America two-minute tip is a combination of a trick and a treat! Author Kristan Higgins...

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Tagged As: Plot / narrative, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: Crafting scenes

Posted on October 16, 2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Siera London likes to call herself a plotster — she does a minimal amount of plotting and a fair...

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Tagged As: Plot / narrative, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Scenes, Video

Two-minute tip: Pacing your story

Posted on October 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The process of writing one particular story had author Sally Kilpatrick pulling her hair out. But fortunately, a quick shopping trip...

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Tagged As: Plot / narrative, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

Two-minute tip: Picking an excerpt for a reading

Posted on September 18, 2018 at 11:10 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

So you’ve earned a chance to read your work at an event — congratulations! Author Suleikha Snyder has some advice...

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Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: Using Scrivener's mobile app

Posted on September 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

LaQuette has great news for those who love Scrivener — you can use it on the go, not just when...

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Technology, Video