Write Romance with Emotional Impact to Make Readers Feel all the Feels
Have you ever read a romance that stayed with you long after you finished the book? Certain scenes replay in your mind. When you think of the book, emotion wells […]
How to Annotate Romance Novels to Improve Your Writing
In On Writing, Stephan King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Essentially, King […]
Reaching “The End” – How to Finish Your Romance Novel
Thomas Edison is quoted as saying, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” The same is true in writing a book. The only way to take that great […]
Writing Chemistry in Romance
Updated March 2026 What makes romance fiction so popular? At it’s essence, its the rollercoaster ride of falling in love. But for readers to love a romance, they need to […]
Plot Twists in Romance: How to shock readers on the way to the HEA
Romance readers have expectations of stories (e.g., a happy ending), but they also like to be surprised by something different. That’s where a plot twist can come in. When done […]
Leveling Up Your Romance Writing
Table of Contents When I first started writing fiction, I took an online course through Writers Digest in which the instructor said, “You have the goods,” as a writer. This […]
Write Your Book FASTER! How to Write Up to 5k Words Per Hour
Updated January 2026 Have you heard writers tout the benefits of dictation, but haven’t considered it because dictation is too awkward, too slow, and too disruptive to creative flow? I […]
Prologues in Romance Fiction: When to Cut Them and When to Keep Them
When I was a literary agent, I received a romance submission that had a prologue. I liked the writing, but something wasn’t working. I was about to click the button […]
Romance Tropes Explained: What they Are and How Writers Can Use Them Well
I’ve noticed a trend lately among book influencers who are complaining about tropes. Maybe I’m overly sensitive here, but I always take this as code to complain about romance (romances […]
Your 2026 Romance Writing Plan
I love planning. I struggle a bit with execution, but without planning, I wouldn’t get anything done. A plan helps me solidify my goals, narrow my focus, and know what […]