Whether “ever after” or “for now,” queer romance readers need their happy ending. Here’s how to give it to them.
Happily Ever After or Happy For Now: Create Reader Satisfaction Read More »
Apparently experiencing my own Dark Nights isn’t enough. As an author, I act out my characters’ lowest moments as well. Here’s how.
Acting Out the Dark Night Read More »
Character growth can’t happen without emotional pain and the rock bottom that comes with it. Here’s a few reasons it’s necessary to your queer romance.
Emotional Pain, or The Necessity of Rock Bottom Read More »
Readers need transition scenes to follow the cause and effect of a character’s decisions. Here’s a few tips on how to create them.
Transition Scenes: How to Connect the Dots Read More »
Story Beats in Your Queer Romance: When “Romancing the Beat” Isn’t Enough Despite being the top-selling genre, romance novels continue to catch a bad name. The word “formulaic” is bandied about as though every story ever written doesn’t follow a formula of one kind or another. Within romance, categories abound, especially
Story Beats in Your Queer Romance Read More »
I try to anticipate my characters’ decision points. Often I fail. Still, the process works for me. This blog covers why.
Decision Points: Plantsing My Way Through My Story Read More »
Plot points and turning points make up every major story structure. Here’s a few ways to use them in your queer romance story.
Plot Points and Turning Points: Doorways to the Unknown Read More »
The strongest queer romance stories don’t just bend structure. They ignore it in a way that still keeps readers glued to the page.
Ignoring Structure: When to Toss the Blueprint Read More »
Story structure isn’t as intimidating as you might think. For queer romance especially, it’s crucial to have in your writing toolbox.
Structure Your Queer Romance Story Read More »
Story locations can be hard to find. Making sure I keep readers immersed internally and externally can be even harder.
Story Location is Everything: How I Picked the Perfect Setting Read More »
Character arcs are all about change. Pick the arc that best shows the change you want readers to experience.
Character Arcs: Picking the Best One Read More »
