| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 305 pages) |
| Series |
Everything series |
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Everything series.
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| Contents |
Top ten reasons to write a romance novel -- Introduction -- Why write a romance? -- Understanding the genre -- Basic structure of a romance novel -- Writing the category romance -- Writing the single-title romance -- Before you start writing -- Mechanics of writing well -- Plotting your romance novel -- Openings-why first impressions count -- Nuts and bolts of characterization -- All-important conflict -- Mastering and choosing the right point of view -- Setting the stage for romance -- Dialogue-when people talk, readers listen -- Sex scenes and sexual tension -- Writing a book they can't put down -- Writing your first draft -- Stepping stones to publication -- That last polish -- Submitting your work -- Rejecting rejection -- Writer's life |
| Summary |
This simple guide written by two award-winning romance novelists will show you what it takes to break into the romance publishing market. The authors discuss how to: build a story from premise to plot, add a fresh twist to a classic storyline, create compelling characters, write sizzling sex scenes, research agents and markets, write a story that an editor can't reject, and promote yourself and your work |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Romance fiction -- Authorship.
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Romance fiction -- Technique.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hughes, Faye.
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| ISBN |
1440521689 (electronic bk.) |
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160550792X (electronic bk.) |
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9781440521683 (electronic bk.) |
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9781605507927 (electronic bk.) |
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