Top Tools for Romance Authors 2025
Table of Contents If you’ve been on my email list for any length of time, you’ll know I’m a tool junky. I’m always looking for the tools and resources that […]
“Why Did They Do That?”: Understanding Character Motivation in Romance
Have you ever read a romance where a character made a decision that didn’t make sense? Maybe the heroine suddenly ran from love with no real reason, or the hero sabotaged […]
How to Revive a Stalled Romance Novel
I recently came across booktube videos discussing author Britt Andrews and her failed Kickstarter campaign (here’s a pretty thorough overview of all that’s happened by Book Lover Laura). Some have […]
Making a Scene: Writing Scenes in Romance Novels
Table of Contents Scenes are the heartbeat of every romance novel. They’re where characters fall in love, make mistakes, share secrets, and reveal the deepest parts of themselves. Whether it’s […]
10 Tips for Writing The Male POV
By Dana Wayne One of the many challenges I faced with my first book was learning to write from both male and female points of view. Obviously, I connected with […]
6 Things Every Romance Writer Should Know About Genre Expectations
I spent two years working as a literary agent, and two things I quickly discovered about emerging authors is that one, too many don’t read submission guidelines (that’s a whole […]
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy First Kiss Scene
You’ve read romances and you know there are few moments that carry as much emotional weight or reader expectation as the first kiss. It’s the spark that ignites passion, the […]
Romance Author Guide to Getting an Agent
Table of Contents Once you’ve written your book, your next step is publishing. First you need to decide if you want to self-publish or traditionally publish. If you decide to […]
The Ultimate Romance Author Event Checklist: What to Bring, Say, and Do
I’m a big fan of events for authors. Not only can you learn about being an author and selling books, but there’s an energy that comes from being around other […]
Budgeting for Your Romance Novel
Table of Contents Writing a romance novel is a labor of love, but bringing that book to readers requires more than just creativity. While writing is an art, publishing is […]