vanessa5526Feb 21, 20211 minMini Webinars: Developing Power in your Writing A Strategy for Revision 10 Effective Writing Tips for Storytellers! Playing with Time: Pacing to keep writers wanting more Three Clocks...
vanessa5526Oct 28, 20207 minMaking Meaning and Slaying Your DragonsWhen I was asked to do this talk several years ago, I decided I would talk about Making Meaning – because as writers I believe that’s...
vanessa5526Oct 22, 20201 minNaNoWriMo ResourcesAn excellent guide to the NaNoWriMo signup process and a tour of the resources in NaNoWriMo, including pep talks from a wide variety of...
vanessa5526Jul 25, 20204 minSecrets of Romantic Conflict“Nothing moves forward in a story except through conflict.” (Robert McKee) In the best romances, love’s power to achieve personal growth...
vanessa5526Oct 4, 20191 minCountdown! 85% off Writing Romance in the 21st CenturyClick here to get your copy at your favorite online store. “Essential for all aspiring romance writers.” – Jo Beverley, best-selling...
vanessa5526May 24, 20192 minAudiobook Version released – Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and PlanningUpdated, October 4, 2019 The audiobook version of my latest writing book, Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and Planning is...
vanessa5526May 11, 20191 minReview of RESCUING RAVEN by Jacqui NelsonRescuing Raven by Jacqui Nelson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, what a great beginning! I’ve had Jacquie Nelson’s historical romance...
vanessa5526May 2, 20192 minVanessa Grant’s Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and PlanningCoffee Break … and the wrestling match… I had a busy week putting the final touches on Writing Romance in the 21st Century: Plotting and...
vanessa5526Mar 7, 20195 minMemories of Algonquin ParkWhere do I get my inspiration? Read on and see… I’ve made a few edits to the original blog. Andy and Jessie Grant – a War, a Wedding, a...
vanessa5526Apr 19, 20181 minReview: Dark in Death by J. D. RobbI always enjoy J. D. Robb’s futuristic mysteries. I love the heart and passion underlying Eve Dallas’s tough exterior, and the authentic...
vanessa5526Feb 27, 20184 minFearless Creativity: Thank you, Eric Maisel!I found this Eric Maisel video last night, and boy did I need it! Thanks to Creativity Coach Eric Maisel, for this wonderful video on HOW...
vanessa5526Jan 9, 20181 minThe Story of Arthur Truluv – ReviewA friend suggested this book to me when I told her I was searching for novels featuring older heroes and heroines. I’m so glad she did...
vanessa5526Oct 13, 20172 minPlaying with Time: use pacing to keep your readers wanting more!I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep...
vanessa5526Oct 12, 20172 minVideo Course: Playing with Time – use pacing to keep readers wanting moreI’m thrilled to announce the release of my new multimedia course on pacing for fiction writers: Playing with Time: use pacing to keep...
vanessa5526Jul 10, 20171 minIf You Loved Me – IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTIONIF YOU LOVED ME - IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION Where do I get my ideas? I first got the idea for Emma, the heroine of my novel IF YOU...
vanessa5526Jul 3, 20171 minDance of Seduction – IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTIONDANCE OF SEDUCTION - IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTION Where do I get my ideas? The original spark for DANCE OF SEDUCTION came from a...
vanessa5526Jun 27, 20171 minCreating Brilliant Beginnings in StorytellingDiscover the art and craft of brilliant beginnings in storytelling Use Coupon JUNE_BB for 68% off until June 30, 2017 Welcome to Creating...
vanessa5526Jun 26, 20171 minIDEAS, From Spark to Fiction – WATCH THE SERIESWhere do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer....
vanessa5526Jun 26, 20174 minCatalina’s Lover – IDEAS, from SPARK to FICTIONMy novels are often sparked by my own experiences, my research, and interviews with interesting people I meet. Today I’m sharing the...
vanessa5526Jun 13, 20171 minTaking Chances – IDEAS: From Spark to FictionWhere do I get my story ideas? Most writers have probably heard that question numerous times, and sometimes it’s difficult to answer....