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How 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 L. James
Jun 22, 20204 min read
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How to Talk about Your Book with Confidence
For 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 L. James
Jul 12, 20196 min read
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How 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 L. James
May 21, 20199 min read
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How to Write an Awesome Beta Male Lead
In 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,...
Ivy L. James
May 14, 20197 min read
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