{"id":1887,"date":"2015-07-06T13:34:16","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T12:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abby-green.com\/abbey\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2021-04-19T14:55:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T13:55:39","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abby-green.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-13astpb-c73c836930ea458b64aa60e269345f38 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1887'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-10tcg27-55414a9be616e0577902ad17a0ce2e36\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-10tcg27-55414a9be616e0577902ad17a0ce2e36{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-10tcg27-55414a9be616e0577902ad17a0ce2e36 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-10tcg27-55414a9be616e0577902ad17a0ce2e36 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-10tcg27-55414a9be616e0577902ad17a0ce2e36 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Abby\u2019s FAQ<\/h3><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>FAQ\u2019s for the aspiring writer or anyone remotely interested!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-zmmt4f-675400d41766de76010cd3f1da82e5a4 main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1887'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ypuw9r-a98d0c38756e8e710ed31a630ece03da  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-w5xzwf-70e5cea7ff625dcfc344b1bcd019b5d8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>How did you get started?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I always loved reading Mills and Boons and used to share a house with a girl who read them too. She was the one who put the idea in my head about submitting to M&amp;B. She had a tape called \u2018And then he kissed her\u2026\u2019 which was a guide to writing for Mills and Boon and which I have to tell people is NOT available anymore!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I was working in the film industry here in Ireland and I was thinking of doing something else\u2026and so I thought of trying to write a Mills and Boon and just got started, writing bits and pieces when I could.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-u265qn-75e87f79b9cc32ae14d953f3f220349b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>Had you written before?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not in such a specific way, no. I had written some short stories and a couple of articles but nothing too serious. English was my best subject at school and I enjoyed writing essays. And I always loved reading. I would say that it\u2019s not so important to write what you know, but it is incredibly important to read, and as much as possible. That\u2019s what really opens up your mind and imagination to what\u2019s out there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-sefqm7-8b49dc9866ebfd1f4a0110757c8d6047'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>How long did it take to get published?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From when I sent in my first partial of three chapters to M&amp;B, it took a year until I got the \u2018Call\u2019. But I\u2019d been tinkering around with the book and talking about writing for a few years before that.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-qq6ghb-624cf89e5385beef972cf83ffa3bd7f2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>What is rejection like?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s pretty devastating, especially if you&#8217;ve been waiting to get news for weeks and weeks, or months!\u00a0There are two kinds of rejection though. The first is the form rejection which is just a very impersonal note to say thanks, but no thanks. Or, you can get the detailed rejection which you have to realize is really just a step away from a request for your work. A detailed rejection is no reason to lose heart, it\u2019s positive encouragement. It means that the editor thinks your work shows promise and wants you to work on it, and re-submit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-pdi227-88261b97e8810fb0d9f08466ba429989'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>When submitting should you concentrate on the 3 chapters or finish the manuscript?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I think it\u2019s a good idea to have a full rough draft done, and obviously polish up your three chapters. If you\u2019re asked for the full manuscript, the quicker you can get it into the publisher you&#8217;re targeting, or agent,\u00a0the better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-osq11r-e339624465b20456bab1e754c3660ecd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>What was it like to get the call?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was amazing. Like an out of body experience. If you\u2019re anything like me you\u2019ll have visualized about it, dreamt about it\u2026and then to have someone actually call you and tell you that they\u2019d like to buy your book and offer you a two book contract\u2026it\u2019s surreal and wonderful. A great day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mvt3rz-1b9096af3413512c8b2221329b04f4da'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>What\u2019s it like on the other side of being published?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s hard work! When I was submitting my first manuscripts (my first full one got rejected and then the second one I attempted got accepted), I had no idea what I was doing really. It was all completely instinctive. So when you get accepted and have to write the next book I suddenly went, \u2018Ok\u2026so how did I do that?!\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the first few books you\u2019re on a high but it definitely becomes more of a challenge to come up with new ideas, twists on old themes, relevant story-lines. It\u2019s a wonderful challenge though. I love this job and wouldn\u2019t swop it in a heartbeat but if you\u2019re in it for the long haul you really need to pace yourself. Your publisher will\u00a0want to build you as an author and that takes time and dedication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-l8uz67-1b8b79b22322f9c8e8ce2d37071fdf7a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>How can one get started?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You absolutely need to do your research. Specifically for Harlequin you need to know if you&#8217;re interested in their series romance &#8211; writing for Presents\/Modern? Or perhaps the Desire line? Do you want to write for a line that leaves the door open during sex scenes, or closes the door? (Me: OPEN DOOR!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you interested in writing a historical regency story, featuring a devilish rake prowling the ton?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Maybe you want to write an Amish romance? Yes, that is a thing ;).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You\u00a0might be interested in writing a longer contemporary romance for Harlequin&#8217;s HQN line?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Or, maybe you just want to shake it all up and write about a shape-shifting Amish hero who slips back in time to regency London and falls in love with an heiress on the run&#8230;now there&#8217;s an idea&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whatever it is you\u2019re into, you need to read all the current books in that genre\/sub-genre\/line. Really study the themes and what\u2019s selling right now, or what&#8217;s likely to be the next trend or &#8216;thing&#8217; &#8211; which is usually just a brilliant story no-one can resist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A good tip is to find out who the new authors are in whatever area you&#8217;re interested &#8211; read their first books, and try and see why they sold. What was it about them that ensured they achieved publication? How can you offer something new and compelling?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I think it\u2019s important to love whatever genre you want to write for\u00a0&#8211; which might sound like a &#8216;duh&#8217; thing to say, but\u00a0I for one couldn\u2019t sit down and write the emotionally charged stories\u00a0I do every day, if I didn&#8217;t believe in them or the characters. Anyway, life is too short to not be invested in something you love!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-innzun-b1b489a923516c6bd5559ec86fbcd780'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>Any tips for writing for Harlequin Presents\/Mills and Boon Modern Romance?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read the books, know them inside and out and then see how you can be different or original.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hzx88v-2eecef76890c9fe343ffbabef34b5639'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>What\u2019s your daily routine?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Daily routine on a good day is to get up and start writing almost immediately. I\u2019m definitely a get-more-done-first-thing writer. If it goes into the afternoon and I haven\u2019t started I\u2019m in trouble.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I work until about 5pm. Office hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-frkcq7-1d85a39e3db2010e87eacf0db87cb8a5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11'>Do you plan or wing it?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I used to wing it a lot more. I would have had a vague outline for the story and started from there and worked it out as I went along. But now I plan much more and send my editor quite a detailed synopsis. So I&#8217;ve gone from being a pantser to a plotter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-eu65en-8b7cc194510a3dae6ab49c967ad628f5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>What is the easiest thing?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Avoiding working!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-cdkulb-b2dbb27f04e6d65d9e107df67a846284'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>What is the hardest thing?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sitting down and focusing on the job in hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-atbtcv-8bbe364a9a32567ae2e6e3e5503e2a17'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14'>How involved should you be with social media etc?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I think that it\u2019s unavoidable now for an author not to have at least a basic website with information on their books and release dates. And then if you want to go as far as doing a blog etc, that\u2019s up to you. I have a newsletter that I send out when I have a new release or to announce a giveaway. I\u2019m also on Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I think it\u2019s important too, to interact with people on the internet rather than just use these forums as advertising for your books.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don&#8217;t\u00a0shove your upcoming releases continuously down people&#8217;s throats. And if your book is on sale at a discounted price, mention it for sure. Just don&#8217;t do it over and over again\u00a0&#8211; it&#8217;s a sure way to get blocked or muted, or turn readers off.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8tlxtr-d6e3f87496428c6db0119b70ea2e54fd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15'>Any books you would recommend for writing tips?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Kate Walker has written the only how-to guide aimed specifically at Mills and Boon romances, and it\u2019s called The 12 Point Guide to Writing Romance. You should find it easily on Amazon or check out Kate\u2019s website for details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kate-walker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kate-walker.com<\/a>. If you ever get a chance, go to one of her workshops, she\u2019s a fantastic teacher \u2013 as well as a great writer.<\/p>\n<p>The Mills and Boon website has all the guidelines you\u2019ll need for whichever line you want to submit to and also details on how to submit. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.millsandboon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.millsandboon.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When I was submitting you had to post your ms via snail mail but now it\u2019s all via email which is so much easier. Even less excuse not to submit!<\/p>\n<p>For general writing tips I\u2019d recommend Robert McKee\u2019s \u2018Story\u2019, it\u2019s aimed primarily at scriptwriting but I think it\u2019s invaluable for all kinds of writing.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen King\u2019s book, \u2018On Writing\u2019 is very inspirational.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-81zfcv-7f050e34f8debae977d56ec1199820e3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16'>Where do you find your inspiration?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I get inspiration from anywhere and everywhere: items on the news; magazines; books; films; advertisements\u2026a big source of inspiration comes from the Mills and Boons I used to read years ago.<\/p>\n<p>One of my favourite creative wells at the moment is Pinterest, a treasure trove of heroes and heroines and exotic locations.<\/p>\n<p>But the most important thing is \u2013 if you\u2019re thinking of embarking down this road get started! By the time you submit to a publisher or agent, you could be waiting for some time to hear back, so the sooner you start, the sooner you\u2019ll get feedback and know if this is the path for you. And if it\u2019s not, there are plenty of other publishers\/agents\/self-pubbing options out there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5g5apb-a4dcfbdb967d3017bd41489f17d090d4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17'>Which Romance authors do you love?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In no particular order, the following are just some of the authors that make my toes curl with delight. They cover all bases:\u00a0Historical, Erotica, Paranormal and Contemporary romance. 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