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 »
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 »
Balancing humor and tension in your queer romance isn’t as easy as it looks. Here’s three tips to finding that sweet spot.
Tension and Humor in Queer Romance Read More »
What does your character’s career choice have to do with anything in your queer romance story? A lot more than you think.
Career Choice: Not Something to Ignore Read More »
Character tropes are only the starting point to building your queer romance story. Here’s how to craft well-rounded characters even with tropes.
Character Tropes in Queer Romance Read More »
I live with mental health diagnoses. So do my characters. The more it’s normalized in real life, the easier for queer romance authors to show it.
Mental Health and Queer Romance 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 »
While queer romance is technically a subset of the romance genre, queer romance conventions and tropes allow authors to explore a deeper level of the genre.
Queer Romance Conventions and Tropes Read More »
DNF’ing a book is a part of every reader’s life. There are foundational ideas that lower the chances of an author’s target reader closing their book for good.
Avoid the Dreaded DNF Read More »
Reflect on who your character is versus who your character wants to be, even just one word at a time.
Stay True to Your Characters Read More »
