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How to Start Your Romance Novel: 3 Tips to Mastering Your Book's Hook
Writing a best-selling romance novel is tough work. You have a great idea, fun characters, a memorable meet cute, and a compelling setting, but when you sit down to write the opening lines, you freeze. How do you captivate an audience with one sentence?

kristen
Aug 13


Perfecting the Art of the Fake Relationship Trope in Romance Books
The fake relationship trope continues to captivate readers around the world. But how do you write one? Here are my tips on what to consider if you want to take the fake dating trope leap.

kristen
Aug 5


Writing Romance: How to Build Chemistry Between Main Characters + Writing Prompts
Want to build chemistry between your book's main characters? Check out my tips on how to do that successfully, plus writing prompts to help you shake the writing cobwebs loose.

kristen
Jul 29


Industry Spotlight: Q&A with Literary Agent Janne Moller
Fabulous human and incredibly talented literary agent Janne Moller sat down with me to discuss her experiences in publishing and her thoughts on the future of the industry.

kristen
Jul 20


How to Find Your Perfect Editor-Author Match: Tips for Creating a Lasting Relationship
Finding an editor for your book sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are my tips to help authors choose the right professional to make their book shine.

kristen
Jul 15


Pet-friendly Writing Spaces: Tips for Making a Safe and Creative Writing Environment
Writers and pets go hand in hand. To make sure you have your pets' interest in mind, style your writing space with pet-friendly touches.

kristen
Jul 8


The Best Minneapolis Parks for Running and Writing Inspiration
Since moving to Minnesota, I've been exploring new places to run and new areas to fuel my creativity. Here are some of my favorite Minnesota parks so far.

kristen
Jul 1


6 Ways to Keep Writing While Being a (Mostly) Full-Time Parent
Parenthood is tough, but it doesn't have to mean the end of creativity. These 6 steps to writing can help you start again.

kristen
Jun 17


Booked with Kristen: An Editor's Note
Book editing brings me joy. I love books. I love working with others. So, why not start a company? An update.

kristen
May 25, 2021


My Main Character Doesn't Have a Name
Why can't I give my main character a proper name?

kristen
Apr 28, 2021


8 Tips to Make You a Stronger Writer
As a writer, you've probably spent a good deal of time thinking about word choice and narrative style.

kristen
Feb 22, 2021


Why Your Book Needs an Editor
You just typed THE END. But don't press that PUBLISH button yet. Learn why you need an editor to make your story publish perfect.

kristen
Jan 13, 2021

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