by Sophie Pembroke | Oct 28, 2020 | First Drafts, Writing Craft, Writing Goals
Hoping to win NaNoWriMo this year? Here’s how. I took part in my first National Novel Writing Month in 2005, fifteen years ago, and won. That story was never published, but it was the first time I actually finished a book – and I definitely credit it with...
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 29, 2020 | First Drafts, Writing a Romance, Writing Craft
Show, don’t tell? ‘Show, don’t tell’ is the writer’s mantra. But are there any times when writing a romance novel that you should tell, not show? TL;DR answer? Yes. Longer answer? Yes, especially when writing romance novels. But you need to do it carefully. ...
by Sophie Pembroke | Jul 22, 2020 | First Drafts, Writing a Romance, Writing Craft
How to write a great seasonal romance I love writing Christmas romances – almost as much as I love reading them – and they’re always a favourite with my readers. But I also enjoy reading and writing other seasonal stories, too. I believe that...
