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Winter romance writing prompts

Everything goes a bit blue in winter, right? Let’s warm things up with over 20 winter romance writing prompts. Designed to inspire your romantic persona, use these to explore bonds between your characters, situations they could end up in, and more. Winter is a time for rest, recuperation, and togetherness. Whether you’re stuck in a place you don’t really want to be with the perfect person or at home with the love of your life, winter can be a magical time. It can be equally comfortable and contentious, so let’s plunge into the snow! Looking for something warmer? Try my… Read More »Winter romance writing prompts

What romance writers need to know about proofreading

Self-publishing a romance novel can be tricky, especially if you’re managing the process by yourself. You’re the project manager and the author, so it’s easy to get lost in what needs to be done. So here’s what romance writers need to know about proofreading, one of the last steps in the publishing process. There are many benefits of proofreading, but if you don’t know much about it then it’s easy to forget its importance. Proofreaders work with authors not just to clear up typos but to also catch other, potentially major problems. If you’ve ever gone to buy a book… Read More »What romance writers need to know about proofreading

17 fantasy meet cute ideas

I’ve made a list of 17 fantasy meet cute ideas to help you create the perfect introduction to a romantic interest. Perfect for when you’re looking for how the protagonists of your next romantasy story fall in love or searching for backstory ideas for how a couple got together in a fantasy novel. A meet cute is a moment to introduce characters to each other through an awkward, embarrassing, or hostile first meeting; TV Tropes says there has to be something “cutesy” about the meeting. List of 17 fantasy meet cute ideas Here’s a list of all the fantasy meet… Read More »17 fantasy meet cute ideas

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#Lovember2025 romance writing challenge

It’s time for the second Lovember writing challenge! This is a self-paced romance writing challenge taking place in November where you can write your heart out. #Lovember2025 is for writers who want to write about love and romance: self-love, romantic love, platonic love, familial love, and more. You might describe yourself as a romance author, or you might just want to experiment with building more in-depth relationships between your characters. Participation is completely free, and it isn’t an organised event where you need to sign up. The purpose of #Lovember2025 is to inspire people to write. All prompts are available… Read More »#Lovember2025 romance writing challenge

How to write romantic fiction: advice from UK romance authors

Romance is one of the best-selling genres of fiction, and it’s often seen as “easy” to write. Anyone who has tried writing romance novels can tell you that it isn’t as easy as people might think. With that in mind, I’ve reached out to UK romance authors for their advice on how to write romantic fiction. From creating characters that feel real to deciding what kind of publishing journey is right for you, the advice here comes from people who have invested their time and energy to become successful romance authors. Love everything about your project “Romance is about love,… Read More »How to write romantic fiction: advice from UK romance authors

Sasha Lace’s sports romance publishing journey

Sports romance is a growing sub-genre of romance involving different sports, especially popular games like football and ice hockey. My first experience with the genre was reading a book by Sasha Lace, an author living in the north of England who writes football romance. Today, she’s here to talk about her publishing journey, the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and to share advice for anyone interested in writing sports romance novels. Over to Sasha! Hello! I’m Sasha Lace. I write contemporary spicy sports romance. I write for myself and my imaginary friends who become so loud that I have… Read More »Sasha Lace’s sports romance publishing journey

Autumn romance writing prompts

Autumn, a season for wind, rain, and… love? These autumn romance writing prompts take inspiration from the season to create romantic situations for you to do with what you like! Use these as writing inspiration for your current story, something new, or even an exercise in romantic fiction. I’ve used weather and cosy autumn vibes to conjure up these prompts, so it’s perfect if it’s currently autumn where you are, and if not then maybe it will evoke some of that familiar feeling for you. Looking for something cosier? Try my winter romance writing prompts. 22 autumn romance writing prompts… Read More »Autumn romance writing prompts

Spring romance writing prompts

The cold is gone, the flowers are coming, and with it comes romance. These spring romance writing prompts will warm up your romantic creativity, giving you the chance to write something new or practise your writing craft. To me, spring romance is about observing and basking in the joy brought by fresh warmth, blooming flowers, and new beginnings. Understandably, you’ll find many prompts involving bouquets and floristry here! Looking for something hotter? Try my summer romance writing prompts. 22 spring romance writing prompts You can take just one prompt or combine any of the following for one story! Every prompt… Read More »Spring romance writing prompts

Castle story ideas

Whether it’s the ruins of a castle or a sprawling, vibrant castle filled with people, you can find all kinds of inspiration from these castle story ideas. You’ll find a prompt followed by three questions to help you expand on the idea in your own unique way. Castles make interesting settings for all kinds of genres, whether you’re writing romance, fantasy, horror, or something else. For even more writing prompts, check out my writing prompts for short stories and other fiction. How castles can feature in your story While castles are usually associated with historical and fantasy novels, they can… Read More »Castle story ideas

How to build emotional intimacy in a romance story

When most people ask about writing intimacy, they mean spicy sex scenes. But intimacy isn’t synonymous with sex life, it’s about connections and emotional closeness as well. Knowing how to build emotional intimacy in a romance story is just as important, if not more important, as knowing how to write sex scenes. Find out what emotional intimacy is and how to write it into your romance story, whether you’re a short story writer, a romance novel writer, or both. What is emotional intimacy? Emotional intimacy is about being connected to and knowing your partner on a deep level. Like sexual… Read More »How to build emotional intimacy in a romance story