Take on a Romance

Many people say that all stories are about a relationship. That may not be true for every story written, but it's true for most. Personally, I find relationships hard to write. They're complex, and they're dynamic, wry things. However, they're a key part of the human experience. So, it would behoove any writer to get good at writing them.

I tripped over this truth when I wrote my most recent book, a love story, of all things, entitled Ian and Edward. I'd never written a romance before, and the project confirmed for me that this is a tough genre. But, as the saying goes, if you're not good at something, that just means you need to do more of it.

Are you wishing you were better at writing relationships? Well, I have a way to improve on that. Try writing a romance. Relationships are a key element in good stories but even more so in romances. They're all about the relationship. The genre is sure to challenge you and develop your story skills in ways you hadn't thought of before. Give it a try. Your work will be richer for it.