“Why Did They Do That?”: Understanding Character Motivation in Romance
Have you ever read a romance where a character made a decision that didn’t make sense? Maybe the heroine suddenly ran from love with no real…
Category: Writing Romance
10 Tips for Writing The Male POV
By Dana Wayne One of the many challenges I faced with my first book was learning to write from both male and female points of…
6 Things Every Romance Writer Should Know About Genre Expectations
I spent two years working as a literary agent, and two things I quickly discovered about emerging authors is that one, too many don’t read…
How to Write a Swoon-Worthy First Kiss Scene
You’ve read romances and you know there are few moments that carry as much emotional weight or reader expectation as the first kiss. It’s the…
Beyond the Desk: Best Writing Locations to Inspire Romance Authors
Table of Contents I recently watched an interview of Amy Daws on Passionflix where she showed off the writing area her local tire shop set…
5 Simple Ways to Get Your Writing Back on Track When You’re Stuck
Every romance writer experiences moments of being stuck—whether it’s writer’s block, losing motivation, or feeling unsure about your story’s direction. The good news? You can…
How to Research to Write a Romance Novel
Table of Contents Recently, I emailed Write with Harte members gushing about Google’s Notebook LM, a new note and information storage app. I’ve been excited…
DYI Developmental Editing for Romance Authors
Table of Contents You’ve written your romance novel. Yay! You should celebrate. But when the celebration is done, it’s time to whip your WIP into…
How to Add Humor to Your Romance Novel
Table of Contents Who doesn’t love a good laugh, especially when it comes wrapped in a swoon-worthy romance? Whether it’s a witty one-liner, a hilariously…
How to Create a Romance Author Pen Name
Table of Contents Amanda QuickJayne CastleNora RobertsJ.D. RobbBella AndreChristina LaurenE.L. James What do all the above have in common besides writing romance? They’re all pen…