Forbidden romance draws in writers of all levels. The appeal seems obvious. There’s a powerful, built-in conflict that should be easy to turn into a fantastic story. Sounds so straightforward, correct? Well, wrong! You know why? Because too often, we focus on the rules being broken, but we forget the powerful reason why a couple … Read more
Writing historical romance can feel like an endless loop or a trap. You spend months researching a specific era to find nuggets of romance. The end result? You get stuck, orbiting the same drawing room or dugout. Or worse, the history itself becomes so big that it swallows the romance whole, leaving you quite lost … Read more
The enemies-to-lovers trope is a favorite among many new and experienced writers. It has the tension, the rivalry, and the slow burn that can unlock your creativity and keep your readers hooked. However, many writers face a common problem, which crafting “the turn.” The turn is the pivotal moment when the cracks in the armor … Read more
Office romances thrive on a delicious tension unique to the corporate world. Here, stolen glances across a boardroom table and whispered conversations by the coffee machine create a battleground between personal attraction and professional ambition. Every shared smile becomes a calculated risk. These stories are not merely about falling in love. They are about navigating … Read more