6 Ways to Get Your Readers Shipping Like Crazy

So. Writing. 

It's a thing I like to do. It's also a thing that many of you guys like to do. I've wanted to do a writing post for a while, but I don't feel qualified to give any advice of my own. In honor of Valentine's day, here's a neat post I found this afternoon.

6 Ways to Get Your Readers Shipping Like Crazy

I've wanted to include romantic subplots in my novels for a while. Problem is, I've never found one that fits. In one, the timing of the plot just didn't allow it. In another, I kind of killed the main love interest. I've also never known how to approach writing romance, since I've never been in a serious relationship before. I've never been on a one-on-one date, and I've never been kissed. 

Much like writing advice, I don't feel qualified to write romance. Sure, I've read my fair share of romantic subplots. I've squealed, hugged books to my chest, and rolled around in my bed like a crazy fangirl. Unfortunately, I can't seem to translate this into my own writing. Much like point number one in the above article, my first inclination is to shove the romance down the reader's throat.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THERE IS LOVE IN THE AIR. DO YOU HEAR THAT? LOVE. FREAKING LOVE. DELVE INTO THEIR ADORABLE-NESS.

tl;dr 

Romance is cute. I suck at writing it. Read this post instead.