Novel-Writing

Edward Schmit: ‘Sports romances have built-in stakes that make for a really compelling story’

In this interview Edward Schmit, author of the debut sports romance The Open Era, shares his advice for building authentic chemistry between two characters.

Edward Schmit: ‘Sports romances have built-in stakes that make for a really compelling story’

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