Why Romance Writers Should Attend Author Events
Wondering if author events are worth it? Discover how conferences, signings, reader events, and book festivals help romance writers build connections, grow their audience, sell books, and advance their careers.
Romance Author Website: Why You Need One and How to Get One
I created JennaHarte.com in 2006, well before publishing my first book. Coming from a blogging and non-fiction writing background, I knew that if I wanted to capture the attention of […]
Write Romance with Emotional Impact to Make Readers Feel all the Feels
Have you ever read a romance that stayed with you long after you finished the book? Certain scenes replay in your mind. When you think of the book, emotion wells […]
The Ultimate Guide to Sticker Swag
On a recent WWH Zoom call, the question of swag and merch came up. You have lots of choices, from bookmarks and doorhangers to keychains and totes. But in my experience, […]
Book Marketing Has Changed: Here’s How Romance Authors Can Adapt
If you’ve been feeling like marketing your romance books isn’t working the way it used to, you’re not imagining it. Social media reach is down. Engagement is unpredictable. The strategies […]
How to Annotate Romance Novels to Improve Your Writing
In On Writing, Stephan King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Essentially, King […]
Reaching “The End” – How to Finish Your Romance Novel
Thomas Edison is quoted as saying, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” The same is true in writing a book. The only way to take that great […]
Writing Chemistry in Romance
Updated March 2026 What makes romance fiction so popular? At it’s essence, its the rollercoaster ride of falling in love. But for readers to love a romance, they need to […]
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 […]