The
Betford
Journal
EST. 2025 · ROMANCE · CRAFT · PUBLISHING · WORLD-BUILDING
On romance publishing, world-building as brand strategy, cover design, launch craft, and the serious business of writing the worlds readers can't stop returning to.
Writing Enemies-to-Friends Relationships in Romance Novels
One of the most tantalizing tropes in romance is the enemies-to-friends relationship, where two characters who initially despise each other evolve into deep companionship or even love.