In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find more than a list of tropes or broad genre fiction advice. The Romance Writer’s Encyclopedia Series breaks down our method for categorizing tropes into four types of framework tropes – Character Tropes, Situational Tropes, Setting Tropes, and Relational Tropes. The Character Tropes Encyclopedia includes detailed entries on favorite romance… Continue reading A Fabulous New Resource for Romance Writers
Tag: Author Life
Plot Problems Writing Rule: Kill Your Darlings
I began the Christian Fiction Writers’ Clinic as a means for sharing what I’ve gleaned over the years concerning content editing. I learn best by example and like to use memorable rules to help myself remember how to avoid particular pitfalls that I’ve read in books or that have been exposed in my own writing. For years… Continue reading Plot Problems Writing Rule: Kill Your Darlings
Step One to Writing a Novel
I often hear from aspiring authors about their desires to pen their very own novel. Most commonly, they have no idea where to start. So, I felt it was time to share some knowledge and help you get started. Two Types of Writers: There are primarily two types of writers, and I think the type… Continue reading Step One to Writing a Novel
Chemistry and Tension Writing Rule: Bring Out the Rocks!
I began the Christian Fiction Writers’ Clinic as a means for sharing what I’ve gleaned over the years concerning content editing. I learn best by example and like to use memorable rules to help myself remember how to avoid particular pitfalls that I’ve read in books or that have been exposed in my own writing. For years… Continue reading Chemistry and Tension Writing Rule: Bring Out the Rocks!
Author Interference Writing Rule: Mother Hen Knows Best
I began the Christian Fiction Writers' Clinic as a means for sharing what I've gleaned over the years concerning content editing. I learn best by example and like to use memorable rules to help myself remember how to avoid particular pitfalls that I've read in books or that have been exposed in my own writing.… Continue reading Author Interference Writing Rule: Mother Hen Knows Best
Critique Partners: Part 3
This month in the Christian Fiction Writers' Clinic we're focusing on critique partners. I want to share some things that I've gleaned over the years. Note: I'm using the phrase critique partner but this applies to beta readers or whoever else reads and offers feedback to an unfinished work with the intent on shaping the… Continue reading Critique Partners: Part 3
Critique Partners: Part 2
This month in the Christian Fiction Writers' Clinic we're focusing on critique partners. I want to share some things that I've gleaned over the years. Note: I'm using the phrase critique partner but this applies to beta readers or whoever else reads and offers feedback to an unfinished work with the intent on shaping the… Continue reading Critique Partners: Part 2
Critique Partners: Part 1
This month in the Christian Fiction Writers' Clinic we're focusing on critique partners. I want to share some things that I've gleaned over the years. Note: I'm using the phrase critique partner but this applies to beta readers or whoever else reads and offers feedback to an unfinished work with the intent on shaping the… Continue reading Critique Partners: Part 1
Author Branding and Yearly Cleanout Checklist
Over in the Facebook group, Christian Fiction Writers' Clinic, we're looking at cleaning up our author branding. You can join us in the group and catch the Facebook Live when we chat about this very subject. You can also join in with the group during the weekly challenges to help keep yourself accountable. FB Live:… Continue reading Author Branding and Yearly Cleanout Checklist
Author Opportunity: Writing Together; Courses by Krista Noorman
Krista Noorman is one of the first author friends I made when I started the journey to publication. She's become a good friend to me over the years and we've worked together on several projects. She's had her hand in my cover art and she helps to grammar edit my novels. So I'm thrilled to… Continue reading Author Opportunity: Writing Together; Courses by Krista Noorman
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 