I am currently crafting the emotional wrecking ball part of my draft romance novel – the breakup 
It’s a tense and my emotions are all over the place.
This is not the time for witty comments from loved ones who have never written or read a romance novel in their life.
Here are some things not to say to a romance author writing a breakup:
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Can’t you just let them stay friends?” “
Didn’t you write a break-up in your last book?”“
Can’t they break up via text?”“
Didn’t they just get together two chapters ago?”“
Is he based on me?”“
is this based on us?”“
You seem really into this – should I be worried?”“
Why are you crying over something that is made up?”“I thought romance books were supposed to be fun?““
You know it is not real – don’t you?”I am going to carry on writing the heartbreak
Published on August 03, 2025 22:00