The NovelPad blog

Writing craft, and the business of it.

Guides on plotting, drafting, revision and publishing — written by novelists, for novelists.

How to use tropes in romance novels

What is a romance trope? Are they good or bad?

S.R. BeastonFebruary 16, 2023

8 ways to make bank as a romance novelist.

Bella Rose EmmoreyFebruary 13, 2023

What is the best month and day of the week to publish a romance? Do romance novelists make money?

Rina Fontes MalkaFebruary 10, 2023

Which romance subgenres and tropes should you include in your novels?

Bella Rose EmmoreyFebruary 6, 2023

11 ways to generate short story ideas, plus a free short story template to download.

Hannah Lee KidderJanuary 30, 2023

Use the chapters and plot boards to build your novel in NovelPad

Jarrett S. SmithJanuary 23, 2023

Here's everything you need to know about selling e-books online.

Bella Rose EmmoreyJanuary 2, 2023

The different steps of novel editing and a comprehensive checklist to make sure you hit them all!

Bella Rose EmmoreyDecember 5, 2022

How to write a strong ending for your novel, plus five examples of good ending formats.

Bella Rose EmmoreyNovember 28, 2022

Feeling that mid-NaNoWriMo sluggishness? Grab some motivation tips!

Bella Rose EmmoreyNovember 14, 2022

How to outline a romance novel, what an opening scene should accomplish, and examples of romance opening scenes.

Benji RussellAugust 22, 2022

A huge Notes feature overhaul and tips on how to use them.

NovelPadAugust 15, 2022