Ep 47 - Writing Multiple Subgenres in Romance with Lauren Smith

Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

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"Write like a Reader. If you don't wanna read it, don't write it."
USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Smith has written 75 books in 8 years - spanning multiple sub-genres in romance. She fully understands the trials and tribulations that come with branding yourself under one author name, as well as using a pen name for a different sub-genre. She talks about pros and cons in writing different sub-genres, her approach to writing different types of romance, and managing details with so many ongoing series.
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Ep 47 - Writing Multiple Subgenres in Romance with Lauren Smith

Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

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