Romance
Gaslighting in Romance: From Jane Eyre to the Present Day (and Why Writers Should Care)
Gaslighting can work its way into the backstory of a character, but it can also be misused. Here, author Emma Barry discusses gaslighting in romance.
How Role-Playing Helps Our Writing—and Our Marriage
As co-writing partners who fully embody the stories they tell in their writing process, authors Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka share how role-playing helps their writing, and their marriage.
Tess Sharpe: On Switching Between Thriller and Romance
Author Tess Sharpe discusses the original inspiration for her new YA romance, 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did).
Yaffa S. Santos: On the Magic of Intersectional Identity
Author Yaffa S. Santos discusses how the idea morphed throughout the writing process of her new novel, A Touch of Moonlight.
Historical Anachronisms in Romance: or, Why Historical Romance is the Only Place You’ll Find Dukes With All Their Teeth
When does historical accuracy go too far, and how often is it gatekeeping? Author Elizabeth Everett discusses historical anachronisms in romance.
Jen DeLuca: On Falling Back in Love With Your Story
Author Jen DeLuca discusses how a loss in confidence led her to falling back in love with the story and characters of her new romance novel, Well Traveled.
How I Combine Plotting and Pantsing In My Writing
New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood discusses how a step in the publishing process helped her combine plotting and pantsing in her writing.
Lana Harper: On Adding More Stories to a Fantasy Romance Series
New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper discusses the process of writing her new fantasy rom-com, Back in a Spell.
How To Write Romantic Suspense With Humor
Author Jayne Ann Krentz discusses the pros and cons of including comedy in your writing and offers four tips on how to write romantic suspense with humor.
5 Considerations When Adding Diverse Characters to Historical Romance
Award-winning author Lisa Rayne shares the typical responses she received when she shared her novel idea with people, and five things authors need to consider when adding diverse characters to historical romance.
Lisa Rayne: On Avoiding Research Rabbit Holes With Historical Romance
Award-winning author Lisa Rayne discusses the process of writing her new historical romance novel, Never Cross a Highlander.
Samantha Vérant: On Romance and Recipes
Author Samantha Vérant discusses how her writing process changed while writing her new contemporary romance novel, The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique.
4 Tips for Writing a Modern Retelling
From having reverence for the original to making it your own, author Nikki Payne shares four tips for writing a modern retelling.
6 Books to Cozy Up With This Winter
Here are 6 book recommendation perfect for winter reading.
Romance Retellings of Literary Classics
Author Chloe Liese makes a case for the romance genre being the natural home for retellings, and shares some tips on how to write a successful romance retelling of literary classics.
Preslaysa Williams: On Finding Hope in Romance
Award-winning author Preslaysa Williams discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, A Sweet Lowcountry Proposal.
Chloe Liese: On Changing Character Dynamics in Romance
Author Chloe Liese discusses the classic Shakespeare play that inspired her new romance novel, Two Wrongs Make a Right.
Ashley Herring Blake: On Letting Characters Lead
Award-winning author Ashley Herring Blake discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail.
Nikki Payne: On the Culture of Desire in Romance
Cultural anthropologist and author Nikki Payne discusses modernizing classic literature in her new romance novel, Pride and Protest.
The 3 Ps of Writing Romantic Suspense
Combining the tantalizing elements of romance with the relentless pacing of suspense can make for a heart-pounding reading experience. Here, New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin shares was she calls the three Ps of writing romantic suspense.
3 Tips for Addressing Serious Topics in Romance Novels
USA Today bestselling author Michelle Major shares 3 tips for tackling serious topics in romance novels that can apply to all genre of writing.
Krista and Becca Ritchie: On Friendships in Romance
New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie discuss the inspiration behind their new contemporary romance, Ricochet.
4 Questions To Ask When Writing Romantic Scenes
Whether you’re writing a romance novel or simply a romantic moment in your story, M.M. Crane poses 4 questions to ask yourself when writing romantic scenes.
Writing Better Banter: 4 Tips for Making Your Readers Laugh Out Loud
Writing realistic and funny dialogue between characters can reveal their chemistry, heighten the tension, and endear your readers to them. Here, author Kerry Rea shares 4 tips for writing banter between your characters.