by njsimmonds1 | Jan 13, 2019 | Creativity, Inspiration, The Path Keeper, Writing tips
The big secret to getting your book published is…there’s no secret. So if you’ve clicked on this article thinking I’m going to tell you the holy grail of making it to the NYT bestsellers list – then sorry, because the real answer is very long and boring....
by njsimmonds1 | Jul 2, 2017 | Creativity, Inspiration, Romance writing, Writer myths, Writing tips
I’ve got a question for you. What makes a great female protagonist? A strong and fearless role model? A sweet and caring girl? Somebody who treats everyone around her with love, respect and humility? Well…they sound like pretty good traits for a human,...
by njsimmonds1 | Mar 19, 2017 | Creativity, Fantasy fiction, Inspiration, Romance writing, The Path Keeper, Writer myths, Writing for Young Adults, Writing tips
We all know what YA is by now, right? It means Young Adult, the book and movie genre for all things teen. When you mention YA some people think fantasy ‘Harry Potter’ and supernatural ‘Twilight’, others think teen angst Judy Blume style. Well you may be...
by njsimmonds1 | Dec 11, 2016 | Creativity, Inspiration, Romance writing, Writing tips
Are you a visual thinker and struggling to plan your next novel? Four years ago I decided to write my first book. I had a great story in mind, a bunch of interesting characters and a most importantly of all a huge desire to do so. I’ve been a writer all my life; in...
