Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

E.L. Lewis (or Liza) is a romance author, Wattpad Star, and a natural storyteller with an active imagination. We discuss how her Wattpad journey started, how it's going and how the publications of her 3 novels came about. Vanessa Holden, a manager from Cherry Publishing, also joins us to talk as part of an indie publisher of romantic fiction. Liza's books are published through Cherry Publishing.Find Liza here:https://ellewiswrites.com/Ink Series : https://amzn.to/3EIxw6KFaux Real: https://amzn.to/3xQXweRTikToK and Instagram: @ellewiswritesWattpad: @lizaalewisFind Cherry Publishing here:https://cherry-publishing.com/en/Facebook - @cherrypublishingenglishInstagram - @cherrypublishingenglishFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestorySupport the show

Sarah Kil is a graphic designer, self-starter, and an open-book when it comes to talking about the business of covers. She tells me all about her venture into book covers, what trends are emerging, and how a cover impacts marketing. While heavily rooted on romance, she designs for other genres, but she's still a hopeless romantic at heart!Find Sarah here:https://www.sarahkilcreativestudio.com/Facebook: @sarahkilcreativestudio Instagram: @sarahkilcreativestudioFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestorySupport the show

Tex Thompson is a ruckus-raising professional speaker, writing instructor, and all-purpose extrovert. We discuss all about series and sequel writing - including linear writing, entry points, and the importance of the first book in a series.Find Tex here:https://www.thetexfiles.com/Facebook - @texianneTwitter - @tex_maamThe Seven Deadly First-Page Sins:https://www.thetexfiles.com/classesResources to help Ukraine:Save the Childrenhttps://www.savethechildren.org/Global Givinghttps://www.globalgiving.org/Razom for Ukrainehttps://razomforukraine.org/Book recommendations:One Night in Sixes by Tex Thompsonhttps://amzn.to/3vKkaEFGuards! Guards!: A Novel of Discworld by Terry Pratchetthttps://amzn.to/3tTwvULSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestorySupport the show

Shayla Raquel is a wealth of knowledge for indie publishing. She teaches me a thing or two about acquiring book ambassadors, marketing tools and how to create better content as an author. SHAYLA'S BOOKS 📚 🐛💕https://amzn.to/3NADtFHFind Shayla here:https://www.shaylaraquel.com/Twitter - @shaylaleeraquel Instagram - @shaylaleeraquelPinterest - @shaylaleeraquelShayla's Amazon Tricks: https://www.shaylaraquel.com/blog/amazontricks.....................................................Support the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestory.....................................................Books mentioned:The Trope Thesaurus by Jennifer Hilthttps://amzn.to/3uKinixDishonor: One Soldier's Journey from Desertion to Redemption by David Mike https://amzn.to/3JlwbnuThe Wonky Donkeyhttps://amzn.to/3LxbiYBEvery Last Minute by Ellen Smith https://amzn.to/3oOPz4B.....................................................Newsletters mentioned:https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/https://www.bookgorilla.com/https://www.bargainbooksy.com/https://bookrebel.com/https://www.ereaderiq.com/https://www.ereadernewstoday.com/Find me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySources cited:https://sandvox.io/best-selling-book-genres-in-2021/https://www.writerswrite.co.za/the-17-most-popular-genres-in-fiction-and-why-they-matter/Support the show

LJ Keys waxes poetics on perceptions and gets personal about how Before I Sleep: Poetry, Prose, and Peculiarity, her first book of poetry, came into being. Find LJ here: https://ljkeys.com/Twitter - @ljandthekeys Instagram - @ljandthekeys Facebook - @ljandthekeysSpecial Shout-Outs:Luc Bardi - illustrator - @gabeathran Rob Halhead - cover design - @rob_halhead Stephen Parolini - editing - www.noveldoctor.comKraken Editing - proof reading - www.krakenediting.combookow.com - book formatting Support the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStoryTranscript done by A.I. and may be subject to errors. Support the show

(Recorded in Oct 2020)Kelsey Holmes of Kraken Editing & Literary Service Investigations offers some great insight on research and we talk about how writing styles are both empowered and influenced by what we read.  To add a little spice to the mix, we talk tips for NaNoWriMo and how to help boost your writing when you hit a wall.Find Kelsey here:https://www.krakenediting.com/https://www.facebook.com/KrakenEditing/Twitter - @krakenediting Instagram - @krakeneditingSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

What agency does your main character have? Character motives are integral to the plot and writing instructor and fiction author, Amber Royer, helps us get to the core of a character.  We examine what agency looks like in context of romance and use some of your favorite rom-coms as examples. Plus, we gush about chocolate! Find Amber's books here:https://amzn.to/3HLqXCeConnect with Amber:http://amberroyer.com/Facebook: @Amber.Royer.AuthorTwitter: @amber_royerInstagram: @amberroyerauthorSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

Dying, writing, and...Cantebury Tales? Kimberly Packard does an impressive juggling act with mixing all three in her latest release - with seven POVs and an emotional core that is a powerhouse read. We talk about what makes Dire's Club special. Kimberly's books:https://amzn.to/3ObdFkAFind Kimberly Packard here:www.kimberlypackard.com Facebook - @kimberlypackardauthorTwitter -  @kimberlypackardInstagram -  @kimberlypackardSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show

I provide an update on what's been happening in my world, leaving the podcast for awhile, and looking forward in posting more chats with authors and writers in all genres.Support the show

Writer, speaker, and social media consultant Kathryn McClatchy gives insight on the kind of content authors should be posting and tools for writing productivity. With a background in business and marketing, she has a passion to help authors leverage their assets.Find Kathryn McClatchy here:https://kathrynmcclatchy.com/ Twitter: @KmmcclatchyInstagram: @kathrynmcclatchyFacebook: @KMMcClatchy TikTok: @kathrynmcclatchyOr her Author Facebook Group, Unleashing the Next Chapter:https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnleashingTheNextChapterSupport the Show:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestoryFind me below:Twitter - @RomancetheStoryInstagram - @RomancetheStoryFacebook - @RomancetheStorySupport the show