Tracking Plot and Structure in Your Story Bible
Today I’m discussing how to track plot and structure in your story bible, including story beats, subplots, and cause-and-effect chains to write stronger, more cohesive stories.
-
-
Romance Tropes: Second Chance Stories
Why do readers love the second chance romance trope so much? Maybe it’s because this romance story setup includes emotionally powerful reunions that feel earned and satisfying. Too bad they’re so hard to write!
-
April’s Rough Draft Challenge
I can’t believe it’s time for another Spring Rough Draft Challenge. I’m not worried about perfection or word count, and I’ve included a list of writing tools and meal plans to help you prep a story and your life for its (very) rough draft stage.
-
Track Settings in Your Story Bible
Tracking setting in your story bible is crucial no matter what genre you write in. Settings include locations, geography, world rules, and continuity tips to keep your story consistent and immersive.
-
Enemies to Lovers: Why We Crave the Fire Before the Fall
Enemies to Lovers is one of the most beloved romance tropes, but it’s also one of the hardest to write. And at the core, it’s all about trust and understanding.
-
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Birthday: A Poet of Devotion
Let’s celebrate Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s birthday with a reflection on her enduring love poetry and the full text of “How Do I Love Thee?”
-
Why Forced Proximity Makes Us Swoon
Why does the One Bed trope still make readers swoon? Because forced proximity stories force characters to face their vulnerabilities and stretch a writer’s romance craft.
-
Why Winter Makes Romance Inevitable
Snowed in with unresolved tension? This is why the Snowed-In romance trope creates intimacy, emotional stakes, and irresistible chemistry. making it a reader fan favorite.
-
When You Didn’t Plan the Theme
Didn’t plan your story’s theme? Don’t worry. Here’s an essay to help you uncover and strengthen your novel’s emotional core during revisions.
-
The “Touch Her and Die” Romance Trope
Today I’m exploring the “Touch Her and Die” romance trope. How it builds irresistible tension, keeps readers on edge, and offers authors a blueprint for high-stakes, sizzling love stories.
-
The Thread Beneath the Story
Tracking theme and motifs in your story bible can create deeper emotional cohesion and stronger character arcs in your novel.
-
The Allure of the Forbidden Lover in Romance
Today I’m talking about the Forbidden Lover romance trope. Why readers can’t resist it and how authors can craft tension-filled, passionate stories that keep hearts racing. Perfect for romance fans and writers alike
