Why Romance Writers Should Attend Author Events
Table of Contents My first book event was Festival of the Book held each March in Charlottesville, Virginia. At the time, I was mostly a…
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Boost Your Book’s Visibility: 30 5-Minute Daily Marketing Tasks for Romance Authors
Writing and publishing a great book are only the first steps to author success. The next step is getting it into the hands of readers.…
Writing the Black Moment in Romance
As a reader, the black moment is one of the most delicious parts of the book. During the black moment, the main characters experience intense…
Author’s Guide to Understanding Beneficial Ownership Information Requirement
UPDATED DECEMBER 13, 2024: A judge has issued an injunction on the filing of the Beneficial Ownership. At this time, you are not required to…
How to Decide Your Publishing Path: Traditional or Self-Publish
Table of Contents When it comes to publishing, for many there are strong attitudes about what is best. Traditional publishing still holds some air of…
Blogging for Romance Authors (90+ Ideas Free Download)
Back in 2021, I wrote a post asking if authors needed to blog. In it, I explained how I stopped blogging and why blogging wasn’t…
How to Write a Swoonworthy Meet Cute
In my opinion, there are three pivotal plot beats that make a romance work. The first is the meet-cute, the screenplay writers’ term of the…
Romance Author’s Guide to Creating and Selling Merch
Table of Contents Selling merch as an author has become increasingly popular due to its potential for enhancing author branding and generating additional income streams.…
A Romance Author Guide to Making a Marketing Calendar (free download)
Table of Contents Discover how to create a marketing calendar to sell your romance novel, plus get a free downloadable calendar. For many romance authors,…
12 Emerging and Expanding Income Opportunities for Romance Authors in 2024
The publishing world is in the midst of change. While change can be hard, for romance authors, it means growing opportunities to reach readers and…