The Romance Genre Specialist Blog

Stop here for tips on how to write your romance novel, deep dives into your favourite tropes, updates on new romance trends, writing prompts, and more!

There’s a trend I’ve been quietly tracking for the last few years in the romance publishing world: the rise of the Taylor Swift era....

Apr 9

The saying goes that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. And while I agree with the metaphorical meaning of this—don't judge people...

Oct 7, 2024

Though I do much of my work through this website, helping authors plot, write, edit, and market their romance novels, I also freelance...

Oct 2, 2024

Updated 20 May 2024 "How do I know if my romance novel is clean/wholesome/sweet/spicy/steamy?" I see a variation of this question come...

May 17, 2024

Updated 30 January 2024 It doesn't matter if you're new to romance publishing or a seasoned pro; you've probably heard the phrase "write...

Mar 31, 2023