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The Romance Genre Specialist Blog
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How to Write Romance When Your Chronic Illness Gets Worse
Last month, I wrote a blog post about writing with joint pain, and recommended going for a walk and using your voice recorder on your phone to make notes for yourself as an alternative to writing a full plot outline. It's a romance plotting method that has worked brilliantly for me since I started writing professionally in 2017. I even got an email from an appreciative reader saying she used it herself, and it really helped her. But what happens when you can no longer walk? T
Oct 16


How to Write a Romance Novel When You Have Joint Pain
Imagine this: you've gotten your writing set-up all perfect, with a cup of tea nearby, a notebook, your favourite pen, and your laptop...
Aug 12


How to Write a Romance Novel When You Have Chronic Fatigue
Every book is written word by word, line by line. This is true no matter the way you write your novels, and it's that edict we're going...
Jul 18


How to Write a Romance Novel When You Have Vertigo
In honour of disability pride month, this July I'm creating posts that offer tips on how to write your romance novel despite certain...
Jul 14


2 Romance Novels with IBS Representation, and Why There Aren't More of Them
April is IBS Awareness Month in the UK, and while it's a common condition, affecting up to 10% of the UK population, it's often...
Apr 16


Why Romance Novels Are An Essential Part of My Hospital Go-Bag
Romance novels aren't just what I write, edit, and plot for work. They're also what I turn to in times of comfort, especially when I'm in...
Mar 3


I Have Chronic Pain. Here's How I Manage My Job as a Romance Editor
I'm not going to lie—being paid to edit romance novels for a living is very much a dream come true. But while I love my job, it isn't...
Oct 14, 2024


How to Write Romance During Chronic Illness Flares
Do you live with a chronic illness that flares just when you're finally hitting your romance writing stride? Never fear. These tips will...
Sep 4, 2023
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