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, […]
9 Myths About Romance Writing Busted
Recently I’ve noticed many bookish influencers fussing about how TikTok is ruining reading, and by TikTok, they usually mean romance. I’ll be honest, it feels little bit like sour grapes. […]
Authors Behaving Badly: What Not to Do If You Want a Long-Term Career
There’s a saying about not meeting your heroes. It speaks to discovering someone you admire turning out to be a jerk. I’ve been seeing more and more social posts and […]
Writing the Perfect Author Bio That Attracts the Right Readers
Table of Contents It’s time for me to review and update items related to my author brand, including my bio. I thought I’d share my thoughts on writing author bios […]
Love at First Line: How to Write a Romance Novel Opening That Hooks Readers
Table of Contents In romance, the spark starts with the very first sentence. Before your characters lock eyes, share secrets, or fall hopelessly in love, there’s one crucial connection that […]
How to Market Your Romance Novel for Free
Table of Contents I’m convinced that the hardest part of being an author isn’t the writing, it’s the marketing. Visit any online group about authorship and you’ll find tons of […]
Plot Fixes for When Your Romance Isn’t Working
You’re writing, but somehow, the story isn’t working. The pacing is weird. The characters are flat. The romance doesn’t have the spark it promised at the start. If that sounds […]
Romance Writers Beware: 11 Common Scams Targeting Authors and How to Spot Them
Anywhere there are people who want something, there is a scammer lurking to take money and steal dreams. Even in the publishing industry. In fact, chances are good you’ll hear […]