Romance
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.
Devon Daniels: Finding Middle Ground in Love and Politics
In this post, Devon Daniels shares why politics inspired her debut romance novel, how long it took to go from idea to publication, what's her top tip for other writers, and more!
Making the Switch from Romance to Women’s Fiction
In this article, author Jennifer Probst explains the differences between romance and women's fiction, the importance of both, and how you can make the genre switch.
Five Tips for Writing Romantic Scenes
Romance author Denise Williams dishes out her top five tips to penning a romantic scene that hooks your readers and avoids cliche.
Denise Williams: Romance, Healing, and Learning to Love Revisions
Author Denise Williams recounts her experience with writing her first book while learning about the publishing industry and the biggest surprise about novel revisions.
Lenora Bell: When Fairy Tales Meet Reality TV
Bestselling historical romance author Lenora Bell discusses researching, avoiding info-dumps while still charming readers, and how her latest book was inspired by her life.
Three Keys to Crafting Chemistry Between Characters
Romance author Michelle Major explains her three go-to tips for ensuring your characters have believable chemistry.
Jill G. Hall: Write With the Heart, Not the Head
Novelist Jill G. Hall shares what prompted her most recent novel (The Green Lace Corset), what surprised her in the writing process, her top tip for other writers, and more!
4 Tips on Writing a Rom-com That Deals With Real-life Issues
Romance novelist Jane Igharo, author of Ties That Tether, shares her four tips on writing a romantic comedy that deals with real-life issues while staying true to the genre, using examples from other rom-coms.
Michelle Major: The Meat of the Story
Bestselling author Michelle Major shares what's different about writing a series, how to handle a book release during a pandemic, and what she hopes her writing can do for readers.
Mikki Daughtry: Dreams Are Worth Fighting For
Bestselling novelist Mikki Daughtry shares why dreams (whether related to writing or love) are worth fighting for, what the writing process for Five Feet Apart was like, how that differed from her latest novel All This Time, and more!
5 Elements That All Good Rom-Coms Should Include
In this article, author Sariah Wilson explains the key elements that make a romantic comedy a hit.
Jane Igharo: Exploring Romance Through the Lens of an Immigrant Caught Between Her Culture and Her Heart
Debut novelist Jane Igharo shares her experience writing and publishing Ties That Tether, why some immigrants forbid their children to marry outside their ethnicity, and more!
Karol Hoeffner: Writing Stories When They're Ready to Blossom
Novelist and screenwriter Karol Hoeffner shares what inspired her latest novel (Knee Deep), what surprised her the most in writing it, her best piece of advice for other writers who may be feeling writer's block during the pandemic, and more!
Robin Wells: Writing About Challenging Situations in Women's Fiction
Bestselling romance and women's fiction novelist Robin Wells shares why her latest novel (She Gets That From Me) took longer than normal to complete, how her editor surprised her, what we all deep-down yearn for, and more!
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.