Emily Rodmell

Synopses for editors or agents should be chock full of spoilers. We want to know all the juicy stuff that happens. Don't be a tease. #pubtip

Don't use backstory/background on your first page. First hook the reader, then you can fill them in on the details. #pubtip

Never send your first draft to an editor or agent. Taking the time to polish is more important than getting it in early. #pubtip

Romance readers expect a happily ever after, not a "let's date and see how it goes." #pubtip

You can tweet, FB, blog, pin, snap & Instagram about your book if you want, but the best way to sell it is to write an amazing one #pubtip

Resolved to write a book (or 3) in 2017? No matter how small the daily word counts, consistently writing is what will bring success. #pubtip

Tips on what makes editors happy. #pubtip

Readers can't read your mind. Make sure the relevant background information needed to understand the story makes it on to the pages. #pubtip

Think carefully before naming a character a name that ends in s. You might not like the way it looks when it's possessive. #pubtip

Research is a vital took in the writer's belt. Do your homework when writing about something or someplace you don't know. #pubtip

The more conflict you add, the more exciting your novel will be. Don't skimp on the drama. #pubtip

Tips for naming characters. #pubtip

If you spend months perfecting your book, don't rush the cover letter and synopsis when submitting. Make them sparkle as well. #pubtip

Never stop trying to grow and improve your craft. We all have more to learn and new heights to achieve. #pubtip

A strong plot will help you avoid a manuscript with a sagging middle. Make sure each scene advances the plot in some way. #pubtip

Love Inspired romance novels need to end with a Happily Ever After. Not Happy For Now or a "Let's see where this goes." #pubtip

A vague synopsis is the worst kind. Specifics are your friend. #pubtip

Revisions are a chance to make your book the best it can be. Look at them as an opportunity not a chore. #pubtip

If your book title is too vague, it won't stand out from the others. Try to pick a title that says something specific about the book #pubtip

In series romance, it's vital for the hero and heroine to meet and interact in the first chapter of the book. #pubtip