Romance writing has long been celebrated for giving women a voice in literature. Yet, the genre is failing to do more, including show a range of body types.
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Writing a Sequel: The Toughest Job in the Biz
What is it exactly about sequels that they so often never quite live up to our expectations? The sophomore slump is mostly a self-fulfilling prophecy, getting so nervous about a follow-up piece that you fail to meet expectations. Keep on reading to discover the top five mistakes that authors make when writing a sequel.
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Sunday Story Prompt
“Do you think these leftovers are safe to eat?” // “Idk… I’ve never seen food turn that color before.”
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The Science of the First Edit
You have the first draft of your novel, but now what? The process of editing can be daunting, but we have mapped out the essential first steps.
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Story Prompt… Sunday*
Against your better judgement, you have decided to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family for the first time in years. In that tiny town you never thought would change, you find that nothing is as you remembered it. * Saturday was apparently too complicated this week.
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Four Ways to Combat Writer’s Block
A writer’s worst fear is a bout of writer’s block. Here are our four tips for getting out of the funk and back to your work in progress.
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Toxic Romance: Consent
In the wake of #MeToo revelations, it became clear that the way we treat sexual violence and victims of sexual violence in this country needs to change. Many blamed the media. Many more blamed the victims. And some—including former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton—blamed romance novels.
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Breathing Life into Your Boring First Chapter
First chapters are often the hardest part of a novel to get right, and they carry the most pressure. If you have a boring first chapter, we have four tips for improvement.
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