Romance
The WD Interview: Jasmine Guillory
The New York Times-bestselling romance novelist talks about the intertwined world of her books and writing her newest novel, While We Were Dating, in the midst of the pandemic.
3 Tips for Picking the Perfect Setting for Your Novel
Setting is an important piece to any story—it can reveal things about your characters, inspire readers to explore, and not to mention, it's a fun part of the writing process. Author Sarah Echavarre Smith offers 3 tips for picking the perfect setting.
Sarah Echavarre Smith: On Going for the Out-There Ideas
Copywriter and author Sarah Echavarre Smith discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, On Location.
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Trying to Shock Without Value
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake writers make is trying to shock without value.
Jennifer Ashley: On Writing the Whodunnit
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley discusses how she writes a whodunnit historical mystery and the process of writing her latest release, Death at the Crystal Palace.
4 Tips for Writing Fantasy Romance
If you're struggling to incorporate romance into your fantasy story, let author Jennifer Estep guide you.
3 Tips for Writing an Effective Love Scene
Love scenes are common in romance writing. Here, romance author Bridget Morrissey shares her top 3 tips for writing an effective one.
Bridget Morrissey: On Taking the Leap from YA to Adult Fiction
Author Bridget Morrissey explains the differences in her process for writing her first adult debut, Love Scenes, compared to her YA novels, what she wanted to explore in adult fiction, and more!
Kerry Winfrey: On Writing a Romance that's Cozy and Comforting
Author Kerry Winfrey wrote her latest romance, Very Sincerely Yours, during the 2020 pandemic to comfort herself. Here, she's explaining why that tone is important for readers.
Writer's Digest July/August 2021 Cover Reveal
The July/August 2021 issue of Writer's Digest features a collection of articles about writing for change plus an interview with Jasmine Guillory about her newest romance, While We Were Dating.
Lacie Waldon: On Writing What You Know ... But Keeping it Interesting
Debut novelist Lacie Waldon discusses how her agent encouraged her to write what she knew, but then her editor made her realize that what she thought was boring might not be the case.
6 Tips for Writing a Summer Romance Novel
Summer. Three whole months of bright sunsets and glittering water and endless possibility. Here are 6 tips from romance writer Rachael Lippincott for capturing a tiny bit of that magic in the pages of your next summer romance novel.
5 Tips for Making the Switch from Romance Reader to Romance Author
If you're a long-time reader of romance and you want to try your hand at writing one yourself, let romance author Kate Bromley give you some tips.
Kate Bromley: On Deciding When a Book Is Finished
Debut author Kate Bromley discusses an unexpected struggle when it came time to query agents for her novel Talk Bookish to Me: feeling like her manuscript was complete.
Emily Henry: On Writing the Second Book
Romance author Emily Henry describes the ups and downs of writing your second book, using her experiences writing her latest release, People We Meet on Vacation.
Flying Sparks: 5 Tips for Writing "Clean Romance" That's Just as Hot as Explicit Sex Scenes
Sweet romance is a genre defined by it's lack of sexually explicit scenes—but how can you ensure yours doesn't feel flat? Romance author Sariah Wilson shares her top tips for creating chemistry and intimacy between characters who aren't sleeping together.
Jesse Q. Sutanto: On Accidental Murder and Meddlesome Families
Author Jesse Q. Sutanto explains how she created the plot for her novel Dial A for Aunties and how she lets her characters dictate their story.
4 Tips for Writing Engaging Frenemies
No matter what genre you write, if you're planning to write characters as frenemies, you'll need to know how to do it well. Bestselling romance author Lorraine Heath shares her top tips.
Lorraine Heath: Romance Without Outlines
Bestselling romance author Lorraine Heath explains why she doesn't outline her novels before she writes them and how that affected her revisions on her latest release, Scoundrel of My Heart.
Writing a Romance Series That Keeps Readers Coming Back for More
So, you want to write a romance series. How do you know from the first book that you've hooked readers enough to follow you to book two? Bestselling romance author Michelle Major has some tips.
Beverly Jenkins: The WD Interview
Bestselling romance novelist Beverly Jenkins talks about the value of libraries, the changes in the romance publishing industry over decades, and the deep relationship she’s built with her fans in this WD interview from September/October 2020.
The Pleasures and Perils of Writing Historical Fiction
Romance author Eva Leigh explains the complications in writing a historical romance and provides tips for how to do it well.
Sonya Lalli: On Writing Strong, Empowered Women
Author Sonya Lalli explains how she came to write the strong female characters in her latest novel, Serena Singh Flips the Script, and how her editor gave her inspiration for exploring multiple points-of-view.
How to Do Shadow Research for Your Novel
How do you write something outside your experience? Research! Author Devon Daniels gives her top 3 tips for how to research for your project.