The goal of writing fiction should be to tell a story so compelling the reader has a hard time putting the book down. Over the course of eight years and fifty-three romances, Ruth Ann Nordin has picked up some practical tips for improving the storytelling craft. These are tips she shares in this short book. The topics included in this book are as Starting With An Idea Picking Your Genre The Proper Use of Backstory Point of View Characters are the Heart of the Story Your Setting (aka World): The Character is Always Key When You Get Stuck If the Scene Doesn’t Add to the Plot, Throw It Out If You Never Finish a Story There Is No Perfect Time To Write, So Write Today Polishing Up Your Book