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 […]
How to Find (and Work With) the Right Editor for Your Romance Novel
All authors need editors. Even the bestselling ones. No matter how many times you revise or how deeply you know your story, it’s almost impossible to see every flaw, gap, […]
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 […]
Plot Fixes for When Your Romance Isn’t Working
You’re writing, but somehow, the story isn’t working. The pacing is weird. The characters are flat. The romance doesn’t have the spark it promised at the start. If that sounds […]
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 […]
DYI Developmental Editing for Romance Authors
Table of Contents You’ve written your romance novel. Yay! You should celebrate. But when the celebration is done, it’s time to whip your WIP into shape. Transforming your story into […]
Easy Steps for Cutting Words from Your Romance Novel
It’s a feat to write a book. But once you’ve completed your first draft, it’s time to revise and edit. A part of that process is figuring what words need […]
NaNoWriMo’s Over, Now What? (7 Next Steps)
Whew! What a month, eh? But…it’s not over. While the NaNoWriMo challenge ends on November 30th, your work has only just started. Here are your next steps after NaNoWriMo: 1. […]
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 moving parts. Organizing thoughts and […]
Finding and Working with Beta Readers: A Guide for Romance Authors
Beta readers are one of those recommendations other authors make, but often there is little information in how to find or work with a beta reader. While there is a […]