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Interviews

Christina Lauren: Write What Makes You Excited

In this author spotlight, the duo of Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings (writing as Christina Lauren) talk about their most recent book, The Honey Don't List, and share how their writing process changes from book to book.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 25, 2020
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Romance

How to Write BDSM Romance: Start With the Heart and Soul (and Dirty Dancing)

Learn how to write BDSM romance with heart and soul in this piece by Joey W. Hill, author of 50 published contemporary and paranormal BDSM romances.

  • By Joey W. Hill
    Feb 18, 2020
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Romance

Not Your Grandmother’s Harlequin: Writing Romance in the 21st Century

When Linda Cardillo's manuscript drew the interest of Harlequin, she had reservations about the bodice-ripping stereotypes attached to writing romance fiction. But her preconceptions were dispelled when she learned more about the breadth and diversity of the genre today.

  • By Guest Column
    Feb 10, 2019
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Publishing Insights

5 Takeaways from Romance Writers of America

This July, 2,000 romance writers from all over the country, descended on Denver for the annual Romance Writers of America (RWA) conference. WD Books author and Writer's Digest conference speaker Kerrie Flanagan shares 5 takeaways for romance authors.

  • By Kerrie Flanagan
    Jul 28, 2018
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Writing Articles

For the Love of Love: 8 Benefits of Reading & Writing Romance Novels

Readers and writers of romance novels share the positive impact the books and the romance community have had in their lives.

  • By Guest Column
    Feb 13, 2018
Publishing

Are Men Writing Romance?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Aug 4, 2009
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