Boost Romance Book Sales During the Holidays
Table of Contents We’ve entered Q4 for the year! While many don’t like to think about the holidays so early in the year, as an author, this is a great […]
Dark, Cozy, or Somewhere in Between: Understanding Your Romance’s Vibe
Along with categories and tropes, many readers also seek out romances with a specific tone or vibe. Sometimes they want something dark and dangerous, with obsessive, morally gray characters. Other […]
Love at First Line: How to Write a Romance Novel Opening That Hooks Readers
Table of Contents In romance, the spark starts with the very first sentence. Before your characters lock eyes, share secrets, or fall hopelessly in love, there’s one crucial connection that […]
Preptober Writevember 2026 Challenge is Open – Join Free!
You have a romance novel in you…let’s get it written! The fifth Write with Harte Preptober Writevember Challenge starts October 1, 2026! Join now to get the information, tips, support, […]
How to Market Your Romance Novel for Free
Table of Contents Updated August 2026 I’m convinced that the hardest part of being an author isn’t the writing; it’s the marketing. Visit any online group about authorship, and you’ll […]
How to Master Show vs. Tell for a Swoonworthy Romance
It’s almost like a commandment: Show, don’t tell. The problem is that many writers struggle with understanding the difference. After all, isn’t everything we write part of telling a story? Here’s […]
How to Write a Romance Synopsis That Sells
Table of Contents Confession time…I don’t like writing synopsis. I can edit them. I can give feedback on them. But taking a 75,000 word book and condensing it to 1,000 […]
Shut Up and Write! Resource to Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing
By Rachel Young I know, I know. I should sit down and write. But I have shiny object syndrome. New pens, new writing gadgets, stationery—just about anything to do with […]
What Is Universal Fantasy? How Emotional Storytelling Helps Books Sell
Updated July 2026 What is it that readers are really looking for when they pick up a romance novel? Interesting characters? Sure. A unique plot? Okay. But I’d argue what […]
12 Tips to Writing Believable Dialogue in Romance Novels
On the surface, writing dialogue should be an easy aspect of writing romance fiction. After all, we know how to talk, right? However, writing good, effective dialogue involves more than […]