Today I thought we’d tackle something that’s a daunting task for every writer–the dreaded synopsis. I actually incorporate synopsis writing in a workshop I give and since it always gets good feedback, I figured I’d share some things with you RIers that have proven helpful for me. If this actual method doesn’t work for you, [...]

For today’s blog, I thought it might be interesting for us to share our writing processes. The two things to remember are this: there is no right way or wrong way, and what works for me will not work for someone else. We each have our own unique creative process and there’s nothing wrong with [...]

Hi Everyone! My name is Jacquie D’Alessandro and I’m your guest blogger for this week. First, let me say how great it is to be here and to be invited to blog at Romantically Inclined! This is SO much more fun than doing laundry! Second, if anyone has any questions for me, or if there’s [...]

I’ve decided to write a little about characters today. The reason for this is my recent worry that the heroine from my first MS is too much of a wuss. I mean, she’s supposed to be a bit cowed to begin with, because she was brought up to be that way… Throughout the book she’s [...]

I figured we could all take a break from writing (ok just a quick break) to talk about our plans for the weekend. Today, Friday March 17th we celebrate St. Patrick’s day, may all of you have a good and safe time out there.
For me the weekend will not officially start until I get home [...]

I’m actually not talking about your ‘voice’ here, but rather the manner in which you write.
The reason I’m bringing this up is because I noticed quite a different between my first MS and the one I’m working on now. During the first one, maybe I felt a bit more insecure, I don’t know. But I [...]

Everyone has a different opinion on what’s funny. Some have a very easy going humor, others have missed the blonde jokes every since they’ve began but I’m sure everyone has A type of humor, no matter how twisted it can be.
I’m currently reading Julie Anne Long’s Beauty And The Spy and she has a line [...]

You know, there are days I just want to chuck it all and quit this writing business. I mean, some rejections I get nearly give me whiplash. I cannot for the life of me figure out what is wrong with my query letters. Maybe it’s my stories. Maybe I really stink and can’t bring myself [...]

For those of you who missed RI last week, we had “In the Thrill of the Night Author” Candice Hern as a guest blogger. But don’t panic you may backtrack and read her posts for last week. You might learn a thing or two (IMHO more than two) about how to conduct Research, Regency era [...]

Congrats Nicole H. , you’ve won the Candice Hern contest.

Please send your snail-mail information to *me* and I’ll be sending your package your way.

Be sure to come back again for more great authors. Jacquie D’Alessandro will be with us next week (and I’m sure she’ll bring her Jacquie bucks hehe).

Hope ya’ll had [...]