Romance Writing

Have you ever written a breakup scene that felt devastating while you were writing it, only to reread it later and wonder why it feels… flat? The characters are heartbroken. Their relationship matters. The dialogue communicates everything they are supposed to be feeling. Maybe someone even walks away in the rain. And yet, something is missing. The scene makes sense, but it doesn't create the emotional response you expected. Readers can understand that the characters are suffe

A romance is about two people falling in love. But for that relationship to truly resonate with readers, there needs to be more than attraction, chemistry, or a series of romantic moments. There are two individuals behind the relationship, each with their own experiences, beliefs, fears, desires, and expectations. They bring all of these things into the story — and inevitably, into their relationship. As they get closer, they influence each other. They challenge each other's