How to Get Your Romance Book Discovered: Outreach Marketing Tips for Authors
One of the biggest frustrations authors face when marketing their books is the feeling that they’re talking into the same room over and over again. You post on social media. […]
Plot Twists in Romance: How to shock readers on the way to the HEA
Romance readers have expectations of stories (e.g., a happy ending), but they also like to be surprised by something different. That’s where a plot twist can come in. When done […]
Tax Tips for Romance Authors
Updated February 2026 NOTE: I am NOT a tax expert. This information isn’t given as professional advice, but just an FYI. Find a tax expert to help you with your […]
Leveling Up Your Romance Writing
Table of Contents When I first started writing fiction, I took an online course through Writers Digest in which the instructor said, “You have the goods,” as a writer. This […]
Amazon Keywords Made Simple for Romance Authors (Printable)
For many romance authors, keywords are one of the most overlooked pieces of book marketing. They’re usually filled out quickly during setup, often guessed at, and then forgotten. The truth […]
Amazon and Beyond: Options for Selling Your Romance Books
One of the biggest advantages indie authors have today is choice. Unlike traditional publishing, where your book is locked into a single sales path determined by the publisher, indie authors […]
Write Your Book FASTER! How to Write Up to 5k Words Per Hour
Updated January 2026 Have you heard writers tout the benefits of dictation, but haven’t considered it because dictation is too awkward, too slow, and too disruptive to creative flow? I […]
Prologues in Romance Fiction: When to Cut Them and When to Keep Them
When I was a literary agent, I received a romance submission that had a prologue. I liked the writing, but something wasn’t working. I was about to click the button […]
Romance Tropes Explained: What they Are and How Writers Can Use Them Well
I’ve noticed a trend lately among book influencers who are complaining about tropes. Maybe I’m overly sensitive here, but I always take this as code to complain about romance (romances […]
Your 2026 Romance Writing Plan
I love planning. I struggle a bit with execution, but without planning, I wouldn’t get anything done. A plan helps me solidify my goals, narrow my focus, and know what […]