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 […]
Romance Writers Beware: 11 Common Scams Targeting Authors and How to Spot Them
Anywhere there are people who want something, there is a scammer lurking to take money and steal dreams. Even in the publishing industry. In fact, chances are good you’ll hear […]
Making a Scene: Writing Scenes in Romance Novels
Table of Contents Scenes are the heartbeat of every romance novel. They’re where characters fall in love, make mistakes, share secrets, and reveal the deepest parts of themselves. Whether it’s […]
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 […]