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 […]
“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 reason, or the hero sabotaged […]
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 view. Obviously, I connected with […]
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 submission guidelines (that’s a whole […]
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 spark that ignites passion, 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 up for her to work. […]
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 break through the creative fog! […]
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 about it because it not […]
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 shape. Transforming your story 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 awkward situation, or a character’s […]