Sometimes it’s hard to know how to start a story, and that’s why I pulled together these opening scene examples. I’m going to talk a little more about first scenes than first lines, though I’ll mention some first lines, too. These are only some of the many good ways to start a novel. I know it can be hard to figure
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I’m a full-time freelance book editor at LuckyAuthor.com, and these are questions I keep in mind when I’m editing a romance novel (or any book with a subplot!) If you’re a writer, I hope they help you too.
My book release party / signing event was so much fun! So grateful to @berkleyromance, to @lovessweetarrow (an all romance bookstore in the Chicago area), to my family, and to all the wonderful romance readers and friends who came. THANK YOU to everyone who’s already bought, reviewed, and/or posted about the book. I appreciate you all!
I think @berkleyromance did such a lovely job of choosing and designing some book excerpts from my time travel ish romance novel! Here are a couple for you to read 🥰
Yesterday, I celebrated achieving a dream I’ve had since I was a little kid: I published a romance novel with a major publisher! HER KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM takes place in Chicago, and it’s been optioned for a Hallmark movie!
I love those classic romcoms, and is the best romance novel compliment!
What’s his armor made of? Book boyfriend material 😂 If you like cinnamon roll heroes, this is your lucky week, because my romcom novel HER KNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM is a new release!