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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

How affirmations helped me to power through the first draft of a novel

I haven’t been quiet about the use of affirmations in my writing, and how I think they can help other write or find motivation to write. Here, I’m going to walk you through how affirmations for writers helped me finish the first draft of a novel I almost abandoned. In 2021, I started a novel that I then abandoned for over 3 years thanks to a combination of imposter syndrome and perfectionism. Then, after finishing the first draft of another novel in 2024, I came back to it. In March 2025, the first draft was officially completed. Affirmations were a… Read More »How affirmations helped me to power through the first draft of a novel

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