Writing a romance novel is about getting it right. It's about picking the proper words and characters in order to make a story that is both entertaining and romantic.

Mar 16, 2010 - Vanessa Mullins

Writing successful romance fiction must take into account the joy of the formula while offering something original. Here are some expert tips for keeping readers engaged.

Nov 15, 2009 - Marilyn Michaud

While there is no set formula for constructing a romance, there are several elements that are present in 99% of good love stories.

May 3, 2009 - Debbie Roome

The vampire romance novel is gaining ground with readers as they explore the sensitive side of the dark creature.

Nov 19, 2007 - Lizz Shepherd

Bestselling romance author Celeste Bradley gives her ideas on character and plot, writing love scenes, and keeping romantic tension high throughout a novel.

Jul 6, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Originally from Dorset, UK, Janet now lives in Western Australia and has been writing Historical Romance novels ever since publisher Robert Hale published her novel.

Mar 19, 2009 - Lynne Cobine

According to polls and statistics, the United States, England and Scotland are the most popular settings for romance novels.

Apr 25, 2012 - Vickie Britton

Everyone has a way in which they read and in the case of one Southern belle all that is required to travel in time is one chair and one favorite romance novelist.

Mar 2, 2010 - Jerry Griffin

New writers often agonize over the length of their first novel. While there is much variation when it comes to word count, there are some basic standards.

Jun 2, 2011 - Leigh-Ann Andersen

Christian fiction is a booming market that many writers would like to break into. Fortunately, there are still some publishing houses that consider unagented fiction.

Oct 17, 2009 - Laura Briggs

Author Christie Craig has never forgotten what it means to be an aspiring romance writer. Now a published author of seven romance novels, she shares what she has learned.

Nov 28, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

Simplifying, for the writer, the bewildering categories of genre and sub-genre in romance fiction.

Nov 20, 2007 - Donna Lea Simpson

Agatha Christie's world fame derives from her persona as a crime writer. But she also wrote six romantic novels, which deserve much more recognition than they have had.

Oct 23, 2008 - Claire Cowling

Silver Publishing is a growing online publishing company that offers new romance novels to the online ebook market.

Dec 11, 2010 - Lizz Shepherd

Website "All About Romance" caters to the most gluttonous fans of the romance novel genre. Its fare is effectively served up several ways.

Jun 19, 2010 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

As a Valentine gift, a romantic birthday or Christmas present, or just a romantic surprise, a custom romance novel will give a thrill...or a chuckle.

Jan 13, 2011 - Thomas Alan Gray

Book Review of Sarah Wendell's "Everything I Know About Love I Learned From Romance Novels". Wendell is the snarky cofounder of SmartBitchesTrashyBooks.com

Mar 4, 2012 - ZaBeth Marsh

Male writers generally avoid writing romantic fiction but a little understanding of what a romance actually is might be beneficial.

Nov 6, 2010 - Gurmeet Mattu

With a growing market in e-books, writers from other genres are writing erotica for extra cash. Here's a few tips to remember.

Jan 28, 2009 - Derek Clendening