Romance Novel Writer at Barbell Publishing

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and imaginative Romance Novel Writer to craft emotionally engaging, addictive, and market-ready romance fiction. The ideal candidate must be skilled in creating compelling characters, intense chemistry, dramatic tension, and binge-worthy plotlines that keep readers hooked from the first page to the final chapter.

Job Description

The Romance Novel Writer will be responsible for developing full-length romance novels or serialized episodes according to brand tone, target audience, and plot direction.

You will work closely with editors or creative directors (if part of a team) to deliver high-quality, emotionally immersive stories within set deadlines. This role requires originality, consistency, and an understanding of commercial romance trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging romance storylines from concepts or detailed outlines
• Write high-quality chapters and content consistently based on publishing schedule
• Craft intense emotional arcs, romantic tension, and character development
• Apply cliffhangers, twists, and pacing appropriate for webnovel and ebook platforms
• Collaborate with editors for revisions, feedback, and storyline refinement
• Maintain consistency in character voice, tone, world-building, and pacing
• Keep up-to-date with trends in romance genres (dark romance, billionaire, fantasy romance, etc.)
• Revise and polish manuscripts to meet commercial publishing quality
• Deliver manuscripts before or on deadline with minimal supervision

Requirements

Education:

• A degree in Creative Writing, English, Literature, or Communications is an added advantage but not mandatory
• Portfolio and storytelling ability are more important than formal education

Experience:

• Proven experience writing romance fiction (published or ghostwritten)
• Portfolio of previous romance novels and serials