Ivy JamesJun 22, 20204 minHow to Include Active Consent in Romance (Without Killing the Pace)Consent doesn't ruin a romantic scene. Consent makes the romance BETTER, because both characters know that the other one wants it.
Ivy JamesJul 12, 20196 minHow to Talk about Your Book with ConfidenceFor most of my life, if someone asked about my novels, I had two responses: either A) downplay the story so much no one would ever want...
Ivy JamesMay 21, 20198 minHow to Write a Great Kissing Scene"Is this a kissing book?" Hell yeah it is, son. And we're gonna make it fan-h*cking-tastic. Anyone can write the words "They kissed." But...
Ivy JamesMay 14, 20196 minHow to Write an Awesome Beta Male LeadIn both reading and writing, I ADORE every Beta Male lead I come across. My tastes can be summarized as a guy who says, "Yeah, I'm cool,...