Great news re the new competition at I Heart Presents. Another fabulous opportunity for people to bypass the usual wait and get their stuff in front of an editor. Seeing as how I was a runner up in the previous comp and given what I’ve learned since, thought I’d post a few bits of advice … Continue reading “Presents Writing Competition”
Category: conflict
You Learn Something New Every Day
Well, what a weekend it’s been. My poor husband has been in despair. Mainly because I am being very mono-manic about my writing!Why? Because I’ve been inspired! After the wonderful Michelle Styles offered to look over the synopses of my next two subs, I have been having lightbulb moment after lightbulb moment. I think I … Continue reading “You Learn Something New Every Day”
Moving On – The Next Sub
I’m posting quick smart because I don’t want my rejection post to be the first thing people see on my blog. It’s been a hell of a process but it’s done now and I’m moving on. And what better news to move on with than an email from Anna. After telling her that I had … Continue reading “Moving On – The Next Sub”
Cliches and How to Avoid Them
Lorraine has been discussing conflict and cliche on her blog after an interesting editorial post on the Mills and Boon UK site. It’s all about how conflicts can become cliches if they are used to create a character. Thought I might put in my two cents worth as it’s something that the editors have pointed … Continue reading “Cliches and How to Avoid Them”