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Carrie Spencer

Carrie Spencer has written 144 posts for Romance University

Tips Before Hiring an Editor with Donnell Ann Bell

We love to welcome back Donnell Ann Bell to Romance University! Donnell gives us GREAT tips on hiring an editor – be ready, you’re going to want to print this one out! Hi, members and [...]

When is it Time to Hire an Editor? with RU Contributing Editor Heather Webb

Help me welcome RU’s newest contributor – freelance author and writer Heather Webb! When is it Time to Hire an Editor? Most writers wrestle with novel revisions and at some point find themselves asking—when is [...]

Three Ways to Make Your Villains Come to Life with Valerie Parv

I’m just thrilled to welcome author Valerie Parv to Romance University today! Her book, The Art of Romance Writing, was the first craft book I purchased. Welcome Valerie! When you’re writing, it’s easy to fall [...]

My, What a Nice New Kindle You Have, Grandma. . .with Carlene Love Flores

Happy Valentines Day!!!  Today my guest is Carlene Love Flores – yes, that is her real name. As a brand-new debut author, she faced a dilemma many of us have stared down as well – [...]

Valentine Schmalentine with Handsome Hansel

Help me welcome Handsome Hansel from the Dance of Romance as he tells us how he REALLY feels about Valentine’s Day. Let me explain. I have a (small enough) problem with Valentine’s Day that I [...]

The Importance of Feedback and How it Can Make you a Better Author – Oliver Rhodes

Ever wanted to know how to deal with feedback – both positive and negative? Help me welcome back Oliver Rhodes as he leads us through the winding path of good vs evil feedback. (Please note [...]

Setting – The First, Most Crucial Choice for your Career AND your Character – Blythe Gifford

Blythe Gifford joins us at RU today – and will be giving away a commenters choice of one of her Brunson Clan Trilogy books! Make sure you leave your email address! For the last several [...]

Top 10 Blogs for Writers – Romance University!

A huge thank-you to our followers and a great start to 2013 for ourselves – Romance University has been voted (for the second year!) one of the Top 10 Blogs for Writers by Write to [...]

Cynicism Is Never Romantic with Handsome Hansel

Yay! Handsome Hansel is back with another wonderful insight into the world of writing. At my core… I’m a Cynic. It doesn’t mean I’m a pessimist; simply that I have doubts going into something until [...]

A Man’s Eye View of Self Publishing with Luke Young

Help me welcome romance/erotica author Luke Young to Romance University! He’s here to tell us what’s worked (and what hasn’t) on the self-publishing market. Hello Luke! Why don’t you tell us a bit about yourself [...]

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