Episode 207

Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: 

  • The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone
  • Weighing the cost of taking a break from a series
  • Handling the pressure that success brings
  • Email building tips
  • Adding emotional connection to deepen swoony scenes
  • Planning an in-person reader retreat
  • Going hybrid with a traditional book deal for diversification

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EmmaStClair.com
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