Romance
Love, Laughter, and Writing: How To Write Novels Readers Really Love
Snappy one-liners, absurd scenarios, and big belly laughs—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins explores writing novels that readers really love.
How I Went From No Book to Book Deal in Under a Year
From picking up a reading habit to navigating daily word counts, award-winning journalist Carley Fortune shares how she went from no book to a book deal in less than a year.
Amy Lea: On People-Watching Inspiring Romance
Author and bureaucrat Amy Lea discusses writing meet-cutes and meet-not-so-cutes in her debut romantic comedy novel, Set On You.
5 Reasons Why People Who Love Books Should Love Each Other
#1 New York Times bestselling Emily Henry makes a case for why people who love books are destined to love each other, and why stories about book lovers finding romance are having a resurgence.
3 Tips for Writing Compelling Enemies to Lovers Stories
Enemies to lovers is a beloved romance trope as old as time, and with so many novels to point to as examples, it’s important that your enemies to lovers story reads authentically. Here, USA Today bestselling author Michelle Major shares 3 tips for writing compelling enemies to lovers stories.
Jessica Clare: On Letting an Idea Simmer
New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare discusses the decade of conjuring and writing her new paranormal romantic comedy, Go Hex Yourself.
Blending Mystery and Romance in Fiction
When two genres collide, they reveal just how similar they can be. Here, author Anna Lee Huber explains how and why she blends mystery and romance in her fiction.
5 Tips for Writing a Search Story
Who says you need to write a mystery novel to have your characters solve one? Here, bestselling author Lian Dolan offers 5 tips for writing a search story.
F.T. Lukens: On When the Writing Flows
Award-winning novelist F.T. Lukens discusses the process of writing their new YA fantasy and romance novel, So This Is Ever After.
3 Tips on How To Make Murder Funny in Fiction
When comedy goes dark, it can turn gasps into chuckles. Here, author Jesse Q. Sutanto offers three tips on how to make murder funny in fiction.
The Rise of Closed-Door Romance
There’s something to be said about hinting at something off the page to get the readers’ imagination going. Here, author Rachel McMillan discusses the rise of the closed-door romance.
3 Tips on How to Spark Romance in a Character Who Is Content With Being Single
Your characters can have their independence and their romantic endings, too. Here, author Bethany Turner shares 3 tips for sparking romance in a character who is content with being single.
Nisha Sharma: On Authentic Writing
Award-winning author Nisha Sharma discusses how she was encouraged to be authentic by her editor for her new romance novel, Dating Dr. Dil.
Libby Hubscher: On Revision Shifting Genre
Author and scientist Libby Hubscher discusses writing between genres for her new contemporary romance novel, If You Ask Me.
How To Write About Love While the World Is Falling Apart
When chaos continued, this writer turned to love. Here, author Sasha Fletcher discusses how he wrote about love during tumultuous times.
Starting Your Romance Novel off With a Bang
Bestselling author Melissa Ferguson shares how rejection and research helped her rework her romance novel, which led to a three-book deal.
Alana Quintana Albertson: On Giving a Tragedy a Happy Ending
Author Alana Quintana Albertson discusses how she reimagined Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending in her new romantic comedy novel, Ramón and Julieta.
5 Keys to Writing a Slow Burn Romance
How do you keep the romance alive on every page without burning too quickly? Author Falon Ballard shares her 5 keys to writing a slow burn romance novel.
5 Tips for Finishing Your Book
The first step in getting published is to actually finish your novel. Here, USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson offers five tips that she uses to help keep her on track.
Seressia Glass: On Cosplaying Feelings in Romantic Comedy
Award-winning author Seressia Glass discusses how her love of cosplay led her to writing a love story in her new romantic comedy novel, The Love Con.
What Writers Should Know About High-End Weddings
2022 is seeing the highest number of weddings in almost 40 years. With celebration on the mind, authors Asher Fogle Paul and Mary Hollis Huddleston offer 5 things writers should know about high-end weddings.
5 Tips for Developing an Engaging Premise for a Rom-Com Novel
More than just an equal balance of romance and comedy, a successful rom-com needs many of the same elements that are required of books of any genre. Author Denise Williams lays out 5 tips for developing an engaging premise for a rom-com novel.
3 Tips for Writing a Holiday Romance Novel
Jenny Bayliss' new novel, A Season for Second Chances, takes place in a small seaside village with Christmas fast approaching. Here, she offers 3 tips for writing a holiday romance novel.
Jenny Bayliss: On the Power of Second Chances
Author Jenny Bayliss discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, A Season for Second Chances.