Secrets to Writing a Romance

Unlock the Secrets to Writing Bestselling Romance

Go beyond the "meet-cute!" This essential guide reveals the intricate structure specific to commercially successful romance novels, showing you the elements that make these stories captivating and unforgettable.

You will learn the specific scenes readers expect, allowing you to perfect your pacing, build tension, and portray authentic character growth. Drive your story forward by mastering external and subplot story arcs.

Through this process, you will:

• Identify your protagonist's inner wound, flaw, or misconception that prevents them from finding love
• Anchor your story using the five crucial romance story arc scenes
• Develop your plot using genre-specific patterns
• Learn how secondary plots and subplots create support and obstacles for the main relationship
• Deepen reader engagement by using and subverting established tropes
• Structure the story by choosing the right POV strategy to control tension and manage knowledge gaps
• Show internal and external victories as the love interests navigate their journey

Like all books in the Write Novels that Sell series, we provide the foundational theory-the "why"-alongside actionable advice. Use this book as your ultimate reference, and you'll write every romance novel with confidence.

"Secrets to Writing a Romance is a valuable tool with an arsenal of actionable advice for seasoned and novice romance writers alike. Stanley and O'Donnell leave no stone unturned when dissecting the genre so readers feel confident and in control at every step of the writing process. I'll definitely have this guide on hand for many years to come." -Jenna Moreci, award-winning and Amazon bestselling author of The Savior's Champion