There is simply no disputing the enduring popularity of the romance genre, and young adult romance is no exception. Since at least the 1950s, when bobby socks-wearing teens discovered young love at the soda fountain, young adult romance books have steadily climbed to...
Every story needs a good, juicy conflict — something that propels the narrative and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. To create conflict, clever authors understand the power of inserting a villain to play the role of the story’s antagonist. For centuries,...
As enticing as it might seem to take an avant-garde approach to writing, there may be a price to pay for veering off the timeworn pathway of effective storytelling. The three-act story structure template is a proven method that dates all the way back to Aristotle, a...
Are you a financial planner with a proven track record? A certified public accountant with an eagle eye? A savvy investor? Maybe your area of expertise is management, business leadership, or tech start-ups. If you have a particular business skill set and believe your...
Writers who are blessed with truly creative minds often contemplate other-worldly scenarios where their characters exist far beyond our physical planet. Their rich imaginations are busy weaving extraordinary complex tales that surpass time and space, creating...
Are you a writer with a heart for romance? Did you spend your college days and early adulthood devouring romance novels – steamy books penned by successful authors like Linda Howard, Lisa Kleypas, and Julia Quinn? If so, the seed that was planted back then is...
