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, […]
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 […]