Media Kit Magic for Romance Authors (free one-page media kit template)
When I started writing fiction, I didn’t consider the need for a media kit. I had one for my non-fiction works, but think I needed one for fiction. Wrong! The […]
Write Blurbs That Sell: A Romance Writer’s Guide to Compelling Descriptions
There’s only one thing worse than writing a synpsis…it’s writing a blurb or book description. How do you condense tens of thousands of words into a couple of paragraphs that […]
The Indie Romance Writer’s Guide to Getting Your Book into Libraries
Most self-published authors focus on selling their books to readers, but this isn’t your only option for getting your stories into readers’ hands. One avenue that is often under-explored by independent […]
Tips on Becoming a Profitable Romance Author
Updated December 2023 I received the following question through the WWH Weekly Call topic list and thought I’d answer it here as well. Ugh. I just did taxes, as a […]
18 Effective Email List Ideas for Romance Authors
Like many romance authors, I struggled for a time with my email list. I did all the things necessary to set it up, but I’d get stuck on what to […]
AI as a Tool, Not a Threat: Author Concerns and What to Do About It
UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025 Some authors are excited. Other’s heads are exploding. Why? Find out common concerns and how you can adapt to an AI world. You can read this post […]
Building a Street Team to Promote Your Romance Book
Today’s consumers enjoy engaging with the businesses they use. This is especially true with avid readers who like to follow and interact with their favorite authors. Avid reader also talk […]
Romance Author Website: Why You Need One and How to Get One
I created JennaHarte.com in 2006, well before publishing anything. Coming from a blogging and non-fiction writing background, I knew that if I wanted to capture the attention of a publisher, […]
Maximizing Your Romance Novel’s Reach through Word of Mouth
It’s no secret that book recommendations carry significantly more weight than other methods readers use to discover books. HubSpot reports that 75% of people don’t believe advertisements, yet 90% trust […]
5 Ways to Get Tons of Reviews for Your Romance
Reviews play a bigger role than many authors might think. Yes, a review on a blog can build awareness and sales of your book, but don’t underplay the importance of […]