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5.3 Romance book cover design guide for indie authors

5.3 Romance book cover design guide for indie authors

by Danika Bloom | Jul 13, 2026 | Romance Your Launch

Your feelings about what looks beautiful are almost beside the point. A romance cover is a signal, not self-expression. This romance book cover design guide shows you exactly what that signal needs to say and how to say it.

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Mastering Influencer Marketing for Authors

Mastering Influencer Marketing for Authors

Mar 14, 2025 | Author Biz, Tools

Discover how to boost your book’s visibility and reach new readers with influencer marketing. Leverage this powerful strategy to grow your author platform and drive sales.

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SEO for Romance Authors: How to optimize your metadata

SEO for Romance Authors: How to optimize your metadata

Mar 7, 2025 | Author Biz, Romance 101, Tools

Boost your romance novel’s online visibility with strategic metadata optimization. From understanding your romance sub-genre to keyword planning, elevate discoverability, embrace your niche, and improve sales.

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How to choose the perfect romance author pen name

How to choose the perfect romance author pen name

Feb 28, 2025 | Author Biz, Romance 101, Writer 101

Dive deep into the world of romance pseudonyms with our quick guide on how to choose the perfect romance author pen name.

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How to set an achievable writing priority

How to set an achievable writing priority

Feb 21, 2025 | Mindset, Writer 101

Gain clarity and focus on your personal HEA. Overwhelm isn’t about lack of motivation, but often a lack of clarity. Prioritize your writing projects and find your writer’s true calling.

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Why beliefs about first drafts might be stopping you from writing

Why beliefs about first drafts might be stopping you from writing

Feb 14, 2025 | Mindset

Explore how psychology shapes our writing beliefs. Challenge assumptions, and reshape how you think about your first drafts

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How to create loving self-talk, affirmations & visualizations

How to create loving self-talk, affirmations & visualizations

Feb 7, 2025 | Mindset, Writer 101

Scientifically proven ways to quiet the your inner mean girl and convince yourself that you are good enough to write the romance novel in your heart.

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Why it’s important to articulate your ‘why’

Why it’s important to articulate your ‘why’

Jan 31, 2025 | Mindset, Writer 101

Understanding your ‘why’ is pivotal in the writing journey. When writing feels like a chore, your ‘why’ refocuses you. Discover the power of purpose with Danika’s guided exercise.

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Submit directly to romance publishers—no agent required!

Submit directly to romance publishers—no agent required!

Jan 24, 2025 | Author Biz, Tools

77 romance publishers that accept manuscripts directly from authors. Download the spreadsheet to keep it current for yourself.

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Stop calling it a “shitty first draft”

Stop calling it a “shitty first draft”

Jan 17, 2025 | Mindset

Your first draft is NOT shitty, so stop thinking of it that way! Here’s a list of over 200 better adjectives to give your first draft a nickname you can feel good about.

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