Author shares the basics of writing a BDSM romance

Posted on 02/22/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Valentine’s Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean we’re done talking about romance. Specifically, BDSM romance. Joey W. Hill...

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Tagged As: Romance, Writer's Digest

Realistic ways your romantic leads can be stuck together

Posted on 02/14/2020 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If Valentine’s Day has you in the mood … to write romance … then Writer’s Digest is ready to help....

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Tagged As: Romance, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writer's Digest

Two-minute tip: Find your core story

Posted on 11/05/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Maisey Yates has advice for any fellow writers considering a genre or subgenre switch. First: Don’t be intimidated about...

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Tagged As: Plot / narrative, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video, Writing advice

How to safely write romance ... and violence

Posted on 07/08/2019 at 03:38 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Romance and violence can both be used effectively, no matter what genre you’re writing in — but they can also...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Romance, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Character study: How Vlad the Impaler became a romantic lead

Posted on 05/29/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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As Tudor geeks, we’re no strangers to historical fiction starring monarchs with dark sides. But we still found ourselves taken...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Characters, Historical fiction, Romance

Two-minute tip: How to write a page-turner

Posted on 05/21/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In the early stages of her career, romance author Katharine Ashe went to a writing retreat led by Mary Buckham....

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Tagged As: Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: Author branding for beginners, part 4

Posted on 04/30/2019 at 02:41 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The final part of Romance Writers of America's four-part branding series focuses on visual branding. Writer Harper Miller gives you...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: Author branding for beginners, part 3

Posted on 04/17/2019 at 02:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The third part of Romance Writers of America's four-part branding series focuses on your brand's tagline. Author Harper Miller describes...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

Two-minute tip: Author branding for beginners, part 2

Posted on 04/03/2019 at 09:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The second part of Romance Writers of America's four-part branding series focuses on finding your personality and tone. Author Harper...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Romance, Romance Writers of America, Video

RWA president apologizes for lack of diversity among RITA finalists

Posted on 03/25/2019 at 05:03 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The president of the Romance Writers of America has issued a statement apologizing for the lack of diversity in the...

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Tagged As: Diversity, Romance, Romance Writers of America