Mastering the Romance

Whether you are writing a swoon-worthy Romance novel or incorporating romance as a layer in other genres, building a believable relationship is crucial to success. As some of the following articles relate, there are areas for improvement in terms of the depiction of healthy relationships.

Here are some tips on writing Romance.

Romance Subgenres

Romance Skeleton

Is it a Love Story?

Dressing Up Your Romance

Romance: Points of Connection

Obstacles to Love

Sixteen Lovers Part 1

Sixteen Lovers Part 2

Sixteen Lovers Part 3

Sixteen Lovers Part 4


Working with Romance

Writing Sex Scenes

The Five Ts of Sex Scenes

The Antagonist Role in Romance

Bad Guys in Romance

Bad Romance

The Trouble with Romance


Subliminal Messages in Romance

Story Building Blocks Build A Plot Workbook: Romance is available in ebook and print.

The information on genre can also be found in the book Story Building Blocks The Four Layers of Conflict in ebook and print editions as well as on my website 
www.dianahurwitz.com. Much of the material from my Story Building Block books is available in my blog posts and website along with free forms:

Sixteen Lovers

Romance Points of Connection

Obstacles to Love