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 […]
How Romance Authors Can Use Real Life or Literary Classics as Inspiration
I started reading Chasing Evil by retired FBI Agent Bob Hilland and psychic medium John Edward. Almost immediately I thought, “Ooh…an FBI agent and psychic would make great characters in […]
How to Get Writing Done During the Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are magical, chaotic, emotional, and busy time. For many authors, it’s a time when writing takes a backseat with the idea of getting back to it in January. […]
Finding and Developing Your Writing Voice and Style
Table of Contents I’ve been working on a new romance series that is darker and in a different sub-category than what I normally write for myself. Because I write mafia […]
Beyond the Book: All the Ways Romance Authors Can Share Their Stories
When I was at Wal-Mart in the book section, I came across two romance books designed as holiday advent calendars. As someone who is always intrigued in the ways authors […]