Romance makes the world go ’round. In many respects, it makes the book world go ’round too. Romance consistently remains one of the bestselling of all fiction genres, so it’s no surprise so many people write it—both out of personal enjoyment and because, when it hits the sweet spot...
Having a solid secondary character presence is especially important if you want to turn your novel into a series. There are a few ways to create a series from a standalone romance, but one of the easiest (and most enticing to readers!) is towrite the next novelabout one (or two) of ...
Picture it: You've just signed a contract to write three books in a year and a half while also promoting your backlist and launching a standalone title. That's what happened to Jennifer Bardsley, whose sweet romance and women's fiction books have sold over 115,000 copies worldwide. "I ...
There’s no shame. Read romance, read sci fi, read literary, read horror—the culture of judgment just doesn’t exist in the YA world to the same degree it does in the adult world. MK England, 'Why I write YA', March 20, 2017 How to write YA fiction Put growing young adults in ...
While that's obviously not how real-world rape works, the fantasy gives women -- often socially conditioned to repress sexual urges -- the freedom to explore what they like without the shame of being a "slut." Not to mention that when you write your own fanfiction, "You might write you...
An English student who ultimately wants to write romance novels discussing the Creative Writing Hour series that is hosted by English faculty. They might want to reference some of the big-name professors at USC—like Maggie Nelson, Aimee Bender, Dana Johnson, and T.C. Boyle—who have inspired...
1. Decide what type of historical fiction story you are going to write It may be daunting even for seasoned writers to have a firm grip on their plotline and story development from the start, especially considering the amount of research to maintain authenticity and historical veridicality. Even...
Late to the party, as usual. Romance is one of the hardest things for me to write and my first two completed MS have not a speck of romance as I feared writing it badly. This is good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Elias Mc Clellan - About 6 years ago It's a pleasure, Elias. I...
literary fiction as something “difficult,” so they try to write in a complicated, ornate way that matches that impression. But while it’s true that readers of literary fiction will expect a carefully considered writing style, there is no single “literary” way to write, so don’t ...
Blend Genres:While pure fantasy is engaging, blending in other genres like mystery, horror, romance etc can create uniquely flavored tales. For example, Naomi Novik's dragon rider books add military fiction elements that complement the fantasy foundation. ...