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Writing a romance novel in 30 days is a tempting notion. The idea that you could have a fully-written, publishing-ready novel complete in a month is an exciting prospect! And I’m here to tell you that it can be done. You can write a romance novel in only thirty days with proper planning, execution, and … Read more
I was late to the party. Supremely late. Woefully late. Luckily for me, a friend turned me onto a little series called Heaven Official’s Blessing recently, and I couldn’t be more grateful to her. If you’re like me and had no idea what that is, you’d better keep reading, because this is not a book … Read more
The most frequently-given writing advice is to write what you know. The next logical leap for romance writers, of course, is to write a love story about your relationship. Whether this is a personal project or something you plan to share with the world, there’s no doubt your writing will be stronger if it comes … Read more
Nobody enjoys the end of a really good book. None of my favorite novels have a good ending because, to me, I’d really rather it not end at all! I hate getting to the end of my favorite book. I’d rather it went on and on forever. Since that’s not possible – unless we turn … Read more
Think about a romance novel. What do they look like? What plots do they have? What types of characters are in romance novels? It won’t take you long to realize that romance novels are pretty formulaic – and they have quite a reputation. Romance novel essentials are classic: romantic heroine, dashing hero, love that cannot … Read more
The beauty of a well-written page one is an elusive yet all-important thing in the world of romance writing. You need to spellbind your readers from the very first moment to hold their attention. In today’s world, readers have an almost unlimited number of options, and they’ll be quick to drop you if you don’t … Read more
So much of the joy of writing a romance novel lies in the setting. Is your romance novel set in a dreamy, small town or a bustling city, full of excitement and sparks? There are limitless settings for a romance novel, so how do you choose the perfect one? For more inspiration, check out my … Read more
No romance novel could be complete without a Grand Romantic Gesture. It’s one of the classic romance novel tropes, and there’s a good reason for that. The GRG is the perfect climactic moment for a romance novel, and when done right, can hit all the right notes with readers. But how to create the perfect … Read more
When you’re working on building characters for your novel, it can be tough to know where to start. What kinds of qualities should they have? How fleshed out must their backstory be? There are a lot of unknowns when your possibilities are limitless. Generally speaking, your romantic hero should have some positive qualities and some … Read more
We’ve all read amazing romantic dialogue before. The stuff that makes you swoon, has you devouring page after page, eagerly building to the climax. Great dialogue is what connects you emotionally to characters, and especially in romance novels, dialogue is where the heart of the plot lives. Novels built on interpersonal connection rely on romantic … Read more