Writing 101

To start, let me express how I do NOT consider myself an expert. I don't have any degrees in English or Writing and have just started my career as a published author. The point of this blog, and the series to follow, is to impart what I do know.
[image error] I write paranormal and sci-fi romances so my focus will be toward the romance genre but I don't see why it can't be used for other types of stories.
I remember when I first started to take my writing seriously and didn't have a clue where to start...