Romy Sommer

On Saturday 20th June 2020 I'll be teaching a webinar on classic Narrative Story Structure.

We’ve all seen them in books and movies: the stereotypic ‘bad guys’. But how do we make these antagonists worthy opponents for our hero/heroines?

Join tonight's panel of six published authors to ask all those questions about being a professional author you always wanted to know.

"I take great pains with my work, pruning and revising with a tireless hand... I cut [the words] with infinite care, and burnish them until they become brilliants. What many another writer would be content to leave in massive proportions, I polish into a tiny gem....

Working from home takes some adjustment if you're used to working in a busy office. Here are some tips to help you stay sane and make the most of this change.

In this final post in my series of writing tips, I bring you four new tips. These look at the 'big picture' of your overall book.

In today’s post, the second of three, I’m sharing four basic writing tips for authors polishing their manuscripts, and especially for those currently preparing their first round entries for the 2020 Strelitzia contest.

1. Correct Dialogue Punctuation

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The first post in a three part series of writing tips to improve your submissions.

Manuscript appraisals: what they are, what you should expect from an appraisal, and tips on how to find the right editor to appraise your work.