Tag: romance authors

  • Style Guide Basics for Authors

    Style Guide Basics for Authors

    Style guide. Did I scare you? Many authors feel fuzzy on what style guides actually are and why they matter. Understanding them can make your manuscript more polished, your editing process smoother, and your series more consistent—and might even save your sanity.

  • When Writing Gets Hard: Why Stepping Back Isn’t Giving Up

    When Writing Gets Hard: Why Stepping Back Isn’t Giving Up

    I was stuck at the halfway mark of my manuscript with an editor deadline looming. The scene was supposed to be fun, but I couldn’t write it. So I did something counterintuitive—and it changed everything.

  • 5 Copy Editing Issues That Kill Reader Engagement

    5 Copy Editing Issues That Kill Reader Engagement

    You’ve crafted compelling characters and a gripping plot—but small copy editing issues might be quietly sabotaging your reader’s experience. When editing problems pull readers out of your story, even the most page-turning scenes lose their power. Discover the subtle mistakes that break immersion in romance and fantasy manuscripts, plus practical strategies you can use during…