by Sophie Pembroke | Sep 2, 2020 | Author Life, Back to School, Writing Goals
The RIGHT writing goals Setting writing goals for the year in September, rather than January, has always made perfect sense to me. Maybe I just never really grew out of being that kid who was excited to shop for new stationery at the end of the summer holidays, ready...
by Sophie Pembroke | Aug 26, 2020 | Author Life, First Drafts, Writing Craft
How to write about real life people, places and events in your fiction (without offending your loved ones) The real world is a mine of inspiration for writers, but is it possible – or adviseable – to use your real life in your fiction? Is it ever...
by Sophie Pembroke | Aug 19, 2020 | Author Life, First Drafts, Tools, Tips & Tricks
Getting that last 500 words Some days, getting that last 500 words can feel like an impossible slog, and it’s just so darned tempting to give up and try again tomorrow. Except those 500 words will still be there, waiting to be written – along with all the other...
by Sophie Pembroke | Jul 8, 2020 | Tools, Tips & Tricks, Writing a Romance, Writing Craft
What is a trope, and why are they so powerful? Trope: (in a romantic novel) a plot, theme, device or character used so often that it has become a convention within the genre. In other words: a romantic trope is the thing readers buy the romance for! Tropes aren’t...
by Sophie Pembroke | Jul 1, 2020 | A Peek at Publishing, Author Life, Marketing & Promotion, The Business of Writing
With the release of my latest romantic women’s fiction novel, SUMMER ON SEASHELL ISLAND, I thought it might be interesting to follow the journey of that book – from the first idea, all the way through to publication day. Today’s post is all about...
