Angela Quarles Several excellent posts have already been written here on how to increase sexual tension—the key to writing romance no matter if it's a sweet romance or erotic. These tips are also helpful for those in other genres who have a romance subplot. If you haven't read these, definitely start here: Understanding these concepts […]

Kathryn Craft I love to go hear other authors speak. What a kick that Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout sounds like my favorite quirky aunt, or that bestselling author Margot Livesey’s lush prose begins with characters who, like mine, nod and shrug their way through her first drafts. I’ve walked away from dozens of such […]

Cathy Lamb When I was about eight, my parents took my sisters, my brother, and me on a six week camping trip in a tent. Yes, I said six weeks. No, my parents had not lost their ever lovin’ minds. My father had a sabbatical, they were sick of the city, and they wanted out. […]

Margie Lawson We at WITS are so happy to have Margie back with us, after a too-long hiatus!  Wisdom ahead! Ready for two treats? First Treat: This blog is loaded with examples of power, power, power. The kind of power that boosts your writing toward contracts and awards and bestseller lists. Second Treat: I’ll deep […]

Penny Sansevieri Many authors talk about the complexity of book marketing, but sometimes it doesn’t have to be that hard. Sometimes all it takes is a tweak here or there to give your books a lift. And with this being a new year, maybe it’s time for a new promotional boost that drives sales! Adjusting […]