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Romance

From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel

March 17, 2026

From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel

March 17, 2026

Romance is the #1 genre of all time. Whether you love it or loathe it yourself, it’s fair to say readers LOVE it! As someone who enjoys romance novels of…

Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes

March 10, 2026

Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes

March 10, 2026

For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we…

See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter

December 16, 2025

See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter

December 16, 2025

All About Character Motivation Character motivation is key in any good story. A great character wants or needs something for a reason … and they must struggle to get it. Your…

Help! My Romance Draft Is a Mess (Now What?)

June 26, 2025

Help! My Romance Draft Is a Mess (Now What?)

June 26, 2025

Author Accelerator Certified book coach Stuart Wakefield shares what to do if your romance draft is a mess. You finished your draft. Maybe you poured yourself a glass of something…

Best Communities for Marketing Your Writing

October 29, 2024

Best Communities for Marketing Your Writing

October 29, 2024

By Eleanor Hecks Whether you publish traditionally or independently, getting the word out about your books requires a lot of work and monetary investment. Social media is an obvious choice…

Strong Character Relationships: From Friendships to Romance

December 12, 2023

Strong Character Relationships: From Friendships to Romance

December 12, 2023

As a romance author, I’ve learned how to portray deep romantic relationships between my characters, focusing on techniques to make the relationship believable, healthy, and something readers will root for.…

How to Build Sizzling Sexual Tension in Your Novel

June 20, 2023

How to Build Sizzling Sexual Tension in Your Novel

June 20, 2023

Writing Sexual Tension Are you tired of writing boring and uneventful romance scenes? Do your readers seem disinterested or even put off by the lack of chemistry between your characters?…

Fighting Attraction in Romance (Body Language Help)

February 2, 2023

Fighting Attraction in Romance (Body Language Help)

February 2, 2023

Emotion is the heart of any story, and there is no genre where this holds more true than romance. Readers look forward to a romantically tense roller coaster ride (how’s…

You Wrote a Killer Love Story…But Did You Romance the Reader?

April 28, 2022

You Wrote a Killer Love Story…But Did You Romance the Reader?

April 28, 2022

So many ingredients go into writing a strong romance. As with any other genre, we want to develop characters who are complex, fresh, relatable, and unique. They should have strong…

What’s Your Character’s Love Language? (And Why Does it Matter?)

July 13, 2021

What’s Your Character’s Love Language? (And Why Does it Matter?)

July 13, 2021

Creating characters can be an exciting time for writers, but it can also cause headaches if we don’t understand what motivates them or how they should react to certain situations…