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 […]
How Romance Authors Can Use Real Life or Literary Classics as Inspiration
I started reading Chasing Evil by retired FBI Agent Bob Hilland and psychic medium John Edward. Almost immediately I thought, “Ooh…an FBI agent and psychic would make great characters in […]
Finding and Developing Your Writing Voice and Style
Table of Contents I’ve been working on a new romance series that is darker and in a different sub-category than what I normally write for myself. Because I write mafia […]
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. […]