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    “Why Did They Do That?”: Understanding Character Motivation in Romance

    “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…

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    jennaharte May 27, 2025
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    Making a Scene: Writing Scenes in Romance Novels

    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…

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    jennaharte May 13, 2025
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    6 Things Every Romance Writer Should Know About Genre Expectations6 Things Every Romance Writer Should Know About Genre Expectations

    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…

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    jennaharte April 29, 2025
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    Writing the Black Moment in Romance

    Writing the Black Moment in Romance

    As a reader, the black moment is one of the most delicious parts of the book. During the black moment, the main characters experience intense…

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    jennaharte April 9, 2024
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    How to Write a Swoonworthy Meet Cute

    How to Write a Swoonworthy Meet Cute

    In my opinion, there are three pivotal plot beats that make a romance work. The first is the meet-cute, the screenplay writers’ term of the…

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    jennaharte February 20, 2024
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    Romance Writer Ultimate Guide to Preparing for NaNoWriMo

    The Romance Writer’s Ultimate Guide to Preparing for NaNoWriMo

    National Novel Writing Month is right around the corner! Find out to prepare for and survive the 50k writing challenge! Text version is below the…

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    jennaharte October 9, 2023
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    Organizing a Romance Novel Writing Project

    Organizing a Romance Novel Writing Project from Idea to Bestseller

    Writing and publishing a book seems like a fairly straightforward process. It’s only after you start your novel project that you realize there are many…

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    jennaharte July 18, 2023
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    Balancing Romance with Mystery, Suspense, or Fantasy

    Balancing Romance with Mystery, Suspense, or Fantasy

    The first rule of romance is that the relationship between the couple is the primary focus of the story. This is straightforward in traditional romances…

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    jennaharte March 21, 2023
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    Free Preptober & Writevember Romance Challenge

    FREE Preptober & Writevember Romance Challenge

    National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is coming in November! Millions of writers across the globe set out to write a 50,000 word novel in 30…

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    jennaharte September 21, 2022
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    Secret Pregnancy/Secret Child Trope: Ideas for Writing an Accidental Pregnancy

    Secret Pregnancy/Secret Child Trope: Ideas for Writing an Accidental Pregnancy

    I have a confession. I hate the secret child trope. It always breaks my heart for the man who loses so much time with his…

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    jennaharte February 22, 2022
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