For Valentine's Day, here's a full report on the romance genre in today's marketplace -- what's hot and what's not -- and why romance belongs in your books.

Do you love romantic comedies? Then you will love this post! Tari Lynn Jewett includes the must-haves in the genre, as well as other important writing lessons.

Janice Hardy offers 5 key questions you can ask to determine whether your subplot is helping your story or hurting it.

How do you create a compelling character arc? Sarah Hamer breaks this down using a classic movie example. Great questions here!

Dr. Diana Stout shows how to identify passive voice with two clear questions. Read on to understand the advantages and pitfalls of "was."