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 […]
Lights, Camera, Romance: Creative Ways Authors Can Use Video to Market Their Books
In a recent Bottom Line newsletter from Jane Friedman, she shared a discussion she had with Cindy Gunderson, a audiobook narrator and author of over 40 books. The topic of […]
7 Types of Tools Every Romance Writer Needs
Writing, publishing, and marketing romance fiction has many moving parts, and many of those parts have tools and resources that can help you get the job done. Here are types […]
How to Create and Deliver a Reader Magnet That Romance Readers Can’t Resist
Over the last couple of Zoom calls we’ve had, the question of reader magnets has come up. I’m a huge proponent of email list building for which reader magnets play […]
How to Find (and Work With) the Right Editor for Your Romance Novel
All authors need editors. Even the bestselling ones. No matter how many times you revise or how deeply you know your story, it’s almost impossible to see every flaw, gap, […]
Romance Author Tips and Insights Roundup
I’ve come across a few informative articles related to writing, publishing, and marketing books and thought I’d list them in case you find them helpful too: #AuthorsofInstagram A Free Guide […]
Why Authors Get Rejected for Publication (and What You Can Do About It)
Every writer knows the sting of rejection. You pour your heart into your story, polish it until it shines, and hit send with hope in your heart…and then you get […]
Developing Characters Readers Love (or Hate in a Good Way)
Table of Contents What makes a romance great? Certainly there are many factors, but one of the most important is the characters. When we gush about our favorite romance novels, […]
Writing Contests 101: Where to Find Them, How to Apply, and Why They Matter
A member of Write with Harte shared on the weekly call that she’d placed in a writing contest that had a prize of a consultation with a literary agent. Back […]
An Author’s Guide to Your First Kickstarter Campaign
By Sierra Hill No matter where you look these days, special edition books are everywhere. As an indie author, it’s impossible not to covet all the beautifully designed book covers, […]