Tess Barron - Bear Hill Books

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Tess Barron - Bear Hill Books

Tess Barron - Bear Hill Books

@PublishingBear

Editor-in-Chief at Bear Hill Books, and independent publisher of great fiction and home of The Writer's Cabin Blog. Helping writers improve their craft.

British Columbia, Canada Katılım Ağustos 2018
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Tess Barron - Bear Hill Books
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Calling all aspiring romance authors! 📣 This article is a goldmine of literary inspiration. Click to discover the classics that will redefine your approach to love storytelling. These are your literary ancestors you need to meet to be a good writer.  bearhillbooks.com/single-post/lo…
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...This is important, so I want you to absorb it:  If you want your novel to be successful, you will find the one impression—the feeling you want your reader to take away from the story and stick to it. Focus on that ONE thing.This thing is your theme—your emotional North Star."
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"In all my years editing fiction, I can tell you that the number one factor in whether I come away from the book feeling good or bad about it is this: It left me with a single impression...
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"The ultimate goal of any love scene is to evoke a profound emotional response from your readers, but you don't want that response to be 'Gah!' 'Ew' or 'What the F—!'" - from my post on The Writer's Cabin at Bear Hill Books >>> bearhillbooks.com/single-post/th…
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From my post: How to Master Themes and Symbolism in Your Romance Novels: The Hidden Language of Love...."Themes act as your story's North Star, keeping character arcs, plot points, and everything else directed to the same purpose." Read more >>> bearhillbooks.com/single-post/th…
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When describing a love scene... "You do not need to use overly flowery language to describe the scene. Words that readers aren't familiar with or otherwise feel out of place will pull the reader out of the scene and can even make them feel uncomfortable (or laugh out loud)."
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"By exploring universal themes such as love, loss, and redemption, you can create a story that resonates and makes readers feel understood. Themes act as a bridge between your story and the real-life experiences of your readers." #thewriterscabin #bearhillbooks
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