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Here's how to write non-cliched romantic subplots to keep your stories feeling fun and fresh, rather than tired and boring.

Writing a romance novel isn't just about making characters get into a relationship; you'll also need to be able to write romantic tension, interesting subplots and a coherent, put-together story! Here are 6 tips on how you can write a romance novel that will capture the hearts of your readers!

One of my most popular posts is for my Romance Beat Sheet, but one of my readers asked if I could create a Scrivener template to go along with the Romance Beat Sheet. Yes! If you're a romance author and use Scrivener for drafting your stories, today's post is for you.

Subplots are my jam! Most of my stories are like 80% subplot. I like them because they don’t conform to the basic rules of main plotlines; you get more creative liberty.

Want to write a bestselling romance novel? The Slow Burn Romance Trope is one of the most popular romance tropes when used correctly.

If you’ve read The Wingfeather Saga, you might have been surprised to see the title of this post! Because romance probably isn’t the first thing you think of when you call to mind (most fondly, I hope) Andrew Peterson’s The Wingfeather Saga. The Wingfeather Saga is an epic fantasy series with four installments: On the…

Chemistry is the magic that takes a relationship from "meh" to magnetic. Follow these four keys to creating romantic chemistry that'll keep readers hooked.

If you're looking to add some depth to your story, but don't want to cop out to a classic romance trope, here are some ideas of subplots to use in your project! Most recently, I've been experimenting with how the story changes by rewriting the main plot with different side characters perceiving themselves as the main character. Think of the biblical Judas, or even Cato from the Hunger Games as an example. What subplots have you used or read recently? What would you add to the list?…