Whether you write historical romance, historical fantasy, steampunk, or good old-fashioned historical fiction, there comes a time in the creation process when you have to do research. We love the element of history because it reminds us of different times and cultures we will never be able to visit, while giving us a sense of…
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Writing Romance: The Break-Up
Hello, Campers! It’s finally spring. What that means in Colorado is: dress in layers. It could be snowing in the morning and, by noon, the sun is out and you’re in short sleeves. Last month we looked at the Midpoint Mirror Moment. Now it’s on to the Crisis. In a romance, this is usually where…
FOMO – The Writer’s Plight
FOMO has me in its clutches. Or tentacles might be a better word. For those who aren’t up on the current slang (or slang from six months ago, which now dates me as being really old), FOMO is the FEAR OF MISSING OUT. I have it. I’ve been infected. The only thing that will save…
Announcing the 2018 IWOTY and WOTY Finalists!
2018 WOTY and IWOTY Finalists! Looking forward to learning more about the Writer of the Year (WOTY) and Independent Writer of the Year (IWOTY) finalists?? Coming this month on the blog – learn more about each of the finalists in their author interviews! Stay tuned! Voting for WOTY and IWOTY starts in May! Curtis Craddock…
Writing and Dreaming
I’m not a morning person in any sense. I stagger around for a while, lucky if I can manage to feed the pets and make some tea. Then I sit down at the computer. Even though I’m still groggy and half-functional, amazingly, I can write. In fact, it’s my best writing time. I believe it’s…