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 […]
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 […]
Why Authors Get Rejected for Publication (and What You Can Do About It)
Every writer knows the sting of rejection. You pour your heart into your story, polish it until it shines, and hit send with hope in your heart…and then you get […]
Developing Characters Readers Love (or Hate in a Good Way)
Table of Contents What makes a romance great? Certainly there are many factors, but one of the most important is the characters. When we gush about our favorite romance novels, […]
Writing Contests 101: Where to Find Them, How to Apply, and Why They Matter
A member of Write with Harte shared on the weekly call that she’d placed in a writing contest that had a prize of a consultation with a literary agent. Back […]
9 Myths About Romance Writing Busted
Recently I’ve noticed many bookish influencers fussing about how TikTok is ruining reading, and by TikTok, they usually mean romance. I’ll be honest, it feels little bit like sour grapes. […]
Authors Behaving Badly: What Not to Do If You Want a Long-Term Career
There’s a saying about not meeting your heroes. It speaks to discovering someone you admire turning out to be a jerk. I’ve been seeing more and more social posts and […]
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 […]