Rough Hands and Slippery Decks

Romance writing craft meets underwater chaos in this manuscript critique session for indie authors and aspiring romance writers. Vicki's chapter delivers a delicious meet-cute scene, but we're diving deep into writing craft fundamentals: scene logistics, character movement, dialogue formatting, and point of view techniques that every romance author needs to master.

Learn essential writing skills as we tackle common manuscript problems: personified descriptions that don't work, repetitive word choices (goodbye "shoved" and "tightened eyes"), setting clarity issues, and dialogue mechanics. Perfect for new writers struggling with line editing, experienced authors facing developmental editing challenges, and anyone working on romance novel manuscripts or contemporary fiction.

Our live critique covers romance genre conventions, reader expectations, indie publishing standards, and traditional publishing craft requirements. From underwater scene choreography to tattoo descriptions that build sexual tension, we're breaking down the technical writing elements that separate amateur manuscripts from professional romance novels.

Essential topics for writers: POV consistency, character description techniques, environmental storytelling, romance trope execution, editing process management, and overcoming writer's block. Plus practical advice on manuscript submission processes, beta reader feedback, and meeting publishing deadlines while maintaining craft quality.

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