Behind the Scenes of Learning Curve

Behind the Scenes gives you a closer look at the process of writing a manuscript. This edition features Angi Black and her manuscript, LEARNING CURVE. Angi writes New Adult and Adult fiction, loves slow-burn romance and kisses that are worth the wait. She teaches dance and theater at a performing arts school way down south, makes a mean macaron and always has a pitcher of sweet tea ready for you. You can learn more about Angi and her writing on Twitter, Facebook, or her blog.

Inspiration for Learning Curve:

Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Betty Page; kissing in the library; anti-bullying; autism awareness; Frank Sinatra's music; red lipstick; boys with glasses, dimples, and sweater vests; 1950's fashion; and Georgetown.

About Learning Curve:

"My current work-in-progress is a New Adult flip on a trope, LEARNING CURVE. Inexperienced teacher, James, meets wild-child Ivy after she knocks a mall cop off her Segway and pulls community service at the college library where James does his work-study. At first they clash, but after finding out they have the same goal in mind, eliminating bullying, the instant attraction they felt turns into more. The only question is, can they accept each other how they are or do their differences pose too big a gap? I can't give away too much, but they find their common ground in a surprising way. But definitely check out LEARNING CURVE when it makes it to the shelf."

A piece of Angi's writing process:

"A necessary part of my writing process is my music. I make playlists for each manuscript or work-in-progress as well as 'mood' playlists. Once I connect a group of songs to a character, scene or story, it only takes me a quick listen to get back in my zone. With kids, hubby, and life going on around me, this is an invaluable tool for me. I can put on my headphones and get right back into the world of my book. If I'm writing something new or a scene really needs to show a certain emotion, I turn on a mood list. I have one for love, sad, happy, fun, angry, and even one for smexy business. Of course, that one gets played a lot. This is a great tool for writing historical, too. The music can really take you to a place and keep you there while you work."