Writing Stories about Valentine’s Day

Full disclosure: I don’t read romance. So it may seem strange for me to offer advice on writing stories about Valentine’s Day. But if you think of Valentine’s Day as a holiday that honors all kinds of loving relationships, then the day offers much more inspiration for stories. I discovered this when I wrote my… Continue Reading →

What’s the Ending?

Lots of movies and books, especially romances, end with weddings. It seems the perfect way give a story a “happily ever after” ending. But my prompt today is: what’s the ending this picture inspires if you write it from the point of view of someone other than the bride and groom? How could it be… Continue Reading →

Writing Tips — Romance Writing 101

Over at Inspired Prompt, this post on romance, “Myths and Merits of the Romance Genre”, is a great introduction. For how-to advice on writing romance, check out the posts under “Romancing Your Story”. These cover everything from conflict to creating the hero and heroine. If you write romance, what resources have you found helpful?

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