Preptober Writevember 2024 Challenge is Open – Join Free!

You have a romance novel in you…let’s get it written! The fourth Write with Harte Preptober Writevember Challenge starts October 1, 2024! Join now to get the information, tips, support, […]
Self-Care for Romance Authors

I don’t know what being an author was like before the Internet. Marketing was different for sure. And while there were bad reviews and haters, chances were most authors didn’t […]
ISBN: A Guide for Indie Romance Authors

Table of Contents When you set out to write and publish a book, you probably didn’t realize the multitude of hoops required to jump through, especially if you decided to […]
How to Add Humor to Your Romance Novel

Table of Contents Who doesn’t love a good laugh, especially when it comes wrapped in a swoon-worthy romance? Whether it’s a witty one-liner, a hilariously awkward situation, or a character’s […]
How to Create a Romance Author Pen Name

Table of Contents Amanda QuickJayne CastleNora RobertsJ.D. RobbBella AndreChristina LaurenE.L. James What do all the above have in common besides writing romance? They’re all pen names. I once saw an […]
Ways Romance Writers Can Save on Their Self-Publishing Budget

Table of Contents I saw a post in a Facebook indie author group asking how important it was to hire an editor because they had limited funds. The truth is, […]
How to Create a Eye-Catching Cover for Your Romance

Table of Contents While you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, for most readers, a book cover is often the first element of a book that causes […]
How to Title Your Romance Book

Table of Contents How do readers decide what to read? The first three things they look at are title, cover, and description. Each of these are important to grab attention […]
How to Decide Your Publishing Path: Traditional or Self-Publish

Table of Contents Updated July 2026 When it comes to publishing, there are strong attitudes about what is best. Traditional publishing still carries an air of superiority, while self-published authors […]
When and How to Start Marketing Your Romance Book

Table of Contents On a recent WWH member call, the question of when to start marketing your book came up. The short answer I always give is NOW. It’s never […]