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 […]
Tax Tips for Romance Authors
Updated February 2026 NOTE: I am NOT a tax expert. This information isn’t given as professional advice, but just an FYI. Find a tax expert to help you with your […]
Leveling Up Your Romance Writing
Table of Contents When I first started writing fiction, I took an online course through Writers Digest in which the instructor said, “You have the goods,” as a writer. This […]
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 […]