Life's short. Why waste it studying writers you DON'T LIKE? In today's tip I discuss why & how to study the works of writers you love.

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What would a "writing craft curriculum" look like? Find out in today's episode!

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One of the hidden powers of romance is the perspective. Men think about romance differently than women, and that's the real source of conflict because they don't understand each other. When you learn how to do that on the page, your romance skills will skyrocket.

(I'm speaking generally in this episode. I'm not a woman so can't truly speak to how a woman thinks, but my advice is based on what I've learned from talking to readers over the years).

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Romance has plot points just like any other story. When you treat it as its own subplot, you can do some interesting things.

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Will your hero and heroine fall in love instantly or hate each other? Learn the pros and cons of each.

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Remember the first time you fell in love? Write that into your story!

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Did you know that more books have romance than don't?

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If you want readers to love your characters, avoid your characters participating in taboo topics...what are those? Listen to find out.

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The five senses are a writer's currency. Master this tip and the entire universe will open up to you.

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We return to my perennial writing tip that pays dividends in all areas of your writing life: be a student of people.

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