Caroline T. | Editor of Romance Novels and Womens Fiction The New York Times Best Sellers List A recent curiosity for how things were going in Romancelandia had me perusing a sampling of March 2019 bestseller lists. The New York Times has done away with the Mass...
Writing a romance novel aimed at traditional publishing When you plunk down money or check out a title from a library, you expect certain reading parameters to be met. If you’re a prolific romance reader, you want to experience all of the emotional high notes at the...
Romance writing tips Before you begin writing page 1 of your romance novel, here is a handy checklist to reference and perhaps work into your outline or storyboard: 1. Interview your heroine and hero Who are they and where did they come from? What are their habits and...
If you’re a novice writer, you are likely struggling with SHOW vs. TELL. Even with thousands of examples on the internet, implementing the rule within your own writing is often frustrating. If you plan to submit your writing to literary agents or...
I’d like to preface by saying two things. First, hiring a freelance book editor is not going to guarantee you a publishing contract. Second, editors approach their work differently. To be clear, the information that I am sharing applies to me and only me. I am not...
