Writing Romance and 9 Lessons from a Debut Author

In this episode, we’ll explore the chemistry, conflict, and tropes that make romance irresistible, plus hear nine hard-won lessons from debut author Esther Walker. Even if you’re not writing romance, these insights will make you a stronger storyteller and a more resilient writer.

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

• The default response from agents and publishers
• Balancing chemistry and conflict
• Giving old tropes a fresh spin

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• Free Style Sheet Templates

Music licensed from Storyblocks.