So, You Want To Be A Romance Writer...

A lot of us have been there, reading 50 Shades of Grey or the latest Danielle Steel novel and thinking, 'I can totally do this myself and make beaucoups of money!' For some of you, it may just be a silly late night rambling that you never think of again, but for others, it can grip you hard and make you want to put the pen to paper immediately. To those of you that really feel passionate about doing this, whether you're 15 or 55, writing is something you can learn, love, and grow in, and I am happy for you! BUT, you need to take your time and get to know the ins and outs of writing a good romance, or you may find that your first or even second book is a flop that sends you looking for the next get rich quick scheme.

Making Money As A Romance Writer

Especially if you are self publishing, you are not going to make a lot of money in the beginning, and any money you do make will be because of hard work marketing yourself in every way you can. So, don't be discouraged when you're first romance novel isn't a best seller, but also know that there are other ways to make money writing romance in the meantime.

Perhaps it is time to look into ghostwriting. There are several websites where you can find publishers of all sizes looking to hire romance writers, and while you don't get to take credit for the work you do, you'll make more money this way than with your first few books. The great thing about this is you will also build your talent while getting industry standard feedback, making you a better romance writer in the long run.

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