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Meet-cute writing prompts
Ah, the classic meet cute – that moment in a romance novel when the two main characters meet for the first time, often in cute or adorably awkward circumstances. Here are some ideas for how to bring your characters together for an irresistible first meeting.
Romantasy writing prompts
Want to write a romantasy story but not sure where to start? Try one of these romantasy writing prompts to get the creative writing juices flowing!
How to write a romantasy novel
If you’re wondering how to write a romantasy novel, you’ve come to the right place. This article will look at the essential ingredients of a well-written romantasy novel, from fantasy worldbuilding to developing a believable romance, and from plot outlines to writing steamy scenes.
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Meet-cute writing prompts
Ah, the classic meet cute – that moment in a romance novel when the two main characters meet for the first time, often in cute or adorably awkward circumstances. Here are some ideas for how to bring your characters together for an irresistible first meeting.
Romantasy writing prompts
Want to write a romantasy story but not sure where to start? Try one of these romantasy writing prompts to get the creative writing juices flowing!
How to write a romantasy novel
If you’re wondering how to write a romantasy novel, you’ve come to the right place. This article will look at the essential ingredients of a well-written romantasy novel, from fantasy worldbuilding to developing a believable romance, and from plot outlines to writing steamy scenes.
How to start your novel: Hook readers with a compelling opening chapter
All stories must start somewhere. But knowing where and how to begin is one of the biggest challenges for fiction authors. Read on for my essential tips on writing an opening chapter that will get your readers hooked.
Write your book this year: Five essential tips to keep you on track
Do you have an idea for a novel that you’ve been dying to write? Or perhaps you’ve been working on one for a while but never quite finished it? I’m here to say: you can do it! Here are my five essential tips to help you write your book this year.
Creating a magic system for your fantasy novel: Three essential tips
Ah, magic. If only you could wave a wand and – poof! – your fantasy novel came equipped with a fully fleshed out magic system. But where would be the fun in that? Here are three tips to help you create a cohesive magic system that will keep your readers spellbound.
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