Romance Writing Mistakes
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Procrastination, back-story dumps, head-hopping, weak emotional conflict, tired tropes...
If you've ever written, or tried to write a romance, you'll be familiar with these terms. We all make the same mistakes somewhere along the way!
Authors note: This is based on a series of blogs which became a workshop and I am now considering turning into a book. So, if you have questions or think there is a subject I should add or you have questions, let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to help while it's a WIP.
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