The following 7 posts mention clichés:

5 ways to make your romance more believable

Romance can be wonderful, but it can also be very, very clichéd. Here’s how to have readers swooning long after they’ve turned the last page

Tragic backstory can be great, but your characters can be deep without being broody.

Antagonists are the engine to your story — here’s six different ways to get them right.

Action scenes aren’t just about gratuitous kick-boom-woosh; they’re about moving your story forward.

You should always check if your romance has chemistry. It’s quite possibly the most important thing, and can make or break your story.

Wake-up beginnings are universally reviled, on par with mirror descriptions. But why does everyone hate them so much?