Heidi’s Blog
31 Days: The Grand Finale {Giveaway}
I'm celebrating 31 days by giving away a copy of a must-read romance. The winner will receive 1 copy of The Longest Ride, the latest release from Nicholas Sparks. I just finished it and you don't want to miss this thought-provoking romance. For more details about the...
31 Days: Final Tips
We're on the home stretch now ... but the journey is just beginning. Here are some thought-provoking and helpful posts to make your adventures in romance writing a tad easier. An oldie but a goodie, this post by Brenda Novak is a great reminder of what goes into a...
31 Days: Just Write It Already
Graphic via Kaleidoscope Muses blog Are you one of the millions who aspire to write a book? According to this post “81 percent of Americans feel that they have a book in them — and should write it.” If you have always wanted to write a book, but have put your dream...
31 Days: Is Your Hero Pinterest-Worthy?
Photo compliments of author Dani Pettrey Can your hero hijack your Twitter feed? Demand his own status update on Facebook? Fill a Pinterest board with swoon-worthy photos? It seems to be the latest trend in marketing through social media. I participated in a blog...
31 Days: Epic Word Wrangling Opportunity Just Ahead
Illustration by Brad Woodard via Behance Now that we've discussed some of the key components of a romance novel, are you ready to do some serious word-wrangling? November is coming soon (yes, it's true) and writers everywhere will be pounding legally addictive...
31 Days: A Newbie’s Guide to Deep Point of View
My first draft was riddled with rookie mistakes. As is the case when attempting to learn a craft or acquire a new skill, I didn't know what I didn't know ... until I stepped out of my comfort zone and asked others to critique my fiction writing. "Head hopping" wasn't...
