Four Things I’ve Learnt while Writing a Musical
The Piper’s Mountain (book by Evangelyn Hill) finished just over a month ago! (My work ethic is still recovering hehe.) That project stretched me and pushed me, and the difference between my music before and after is striking. (You can hear for yourself below!) While I’m still growing as a composer and as a writer,Continue reading “Four Things I’ve Learnt while Writing a Musical “
What Next? Continuing a Romantic Arc in Your Sequel
Congratulations! You made it through the first book! And your characters are so cute together :3. So… what happens next? Sequels are tricky, because there’s so much comparison between your first book and your second. If they need to be bigger than (and not just on par with) book one, what does that mean forContinue reading “What Next? Continuing a Romantic Arc in Your Sequel “
The Sad and Sorry Tale of the Surprise Hiatus
Hello again wonderful readers! Before we jump straight back into our usual schedule as though nothing happened, I think I should explain my long hiatus. Some of my friends who follow this blog have asked why I haven’t updated it recently, and I’ve given vague responses like “I’ve been busy” (which is true), but there’s…Continue reading “The Sad and Sorry Tale of the Surprise Hiatus”
The List of Forbidden Tropes
I decided while packing Uber orders at work today that instead of trying to sound intelligent in today’s blog post, I’d just write out my thoughts conversationally and hope that even if it’s not informative, it’s at least encouraging. Six weeks ago, I started this blog post with a list of tropes I don’t likeContinue reading “The List of Forbidden Tropes”
An Otherwise Silent Bar
(An original short story.) First, an announcement: Due to personal reasons, I’m putting this week’s Writing Romance post on hold for another week. I didn’t post two weeks ago because I was still recovering from covid, and while I’m much better now (thanks for asking), other things have come up and I haven’t had aContinue reading “An Otherwise Silent Bar”
Writing Romances that Last Beyond the Book
Some fictional romances feel fictional. Reading them is like watching a badly-performed theatrical performance, where the characters fall in love, sing endlessly about how they would die for their lover, but all the way through you get the sense that the actors don’t like each other. All through the book, you get the sense thatContinue reading “Writing Romances that Last Beyond the Book”
The big picture of romance
What would you say is the point of romance? Note, I’m not asking the point of sex, but of romance. Having a crush on someone, someone having a crush on you, the wondering and dreaming, wooing and dating, the proposal and wedding day, and every day after that. What’s the point of it? Is itContinue reading “The big picture of romance”
Introducing a new series: Writing Romance Effectively
Who are your favourite fictional couples? Why do you love them so much? In some novels, watching the main characters go from hating to tolerating, working with to admiring, liking to loving, is a joy. As they slowly fall in love, we also fall in love with them and their relationship. A good romance feelsContinue reading “Introducing a new series: Writing Romance Effectively “
Read a Life’s-Worth of Good Books
Ecclesiastes 12:12 says “My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” (ESV) Part of that verse: Of making many books, there is no end rings in my head as I hear of new books being published, of old booksContinue reading “Read a Life’s-Worth of Good Books”
What Matters Most–Guest Post by Kaley Kriesel
This snippet is from the first chapter of What Matters Most, a realistic fiction story. It’s about three girls, new to highschool, finding out who they are and what actually matters. The full story covers popularity, romance, bullying, and changing yourself to fit the box. This snippet is acceptable for any age group, but theContinue reading “What Matters Most–Guest Post by Kaley Kriesel”
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