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Sound, practical advice delivered in a readable format with touches of humour. Anyone wanting to write any style of romantic fiction will find plenty to help them here. --Kate Walker, author of the 12 Point Guide to Writing Romance
This extremely useful book not only gets deeply inside the workings of a romantic novel but also provides insight into how to please agents and editors. --Katie Fforde, Chair of the Romantic Novelists Association
Well-written and detailed - this is an excellent introduction to the art of writing in the romantic and erotic genre. --London School of Journalism
This extremely useful book not only gets deeply inside the workings of a romantic novel but also provides insight into how to please agents and editors. --Katie Fforde, Chair of the Romantic Novelists Association
Well-written and detailed - this is an excellent introduction to the art of writing in the romantic and erotic genre. --London School of Journalism
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This book holds the secrets of how to achieve success. Love and sex sell and you can earn your living writing about them for novels, novellas and short stories as well as serials for magazines, anthologies and websites. Romantic fiction covers everything from chart-topping chick lit and romantic comedies, through gritty sagas, sweeping historicals and smouldering erotica. In this must-have book fiction writer and creative writing tutor Sue Moorcroft draws on her own experience and those of top authors and industry experts in a guide which is humorous and informative. Do you want to know how to create emotional punch? (Or even what emotional punch is?) How to control dual time lines? Spring your work out of the slush pile? Write a tender love scene that excites passion rather than hilarity? This book reveals all.
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Why did I chose to review Love Writing: How to Make Money Writing Romantic or Erotic Fiction? Because it intrigued me, having read so many romance and erotica books, and also other non-fiction how-to writing books for many different genres. I'm not an author, but I do work from home and write for a living. In general I find these books useful as a guide for what I should look for in a book when reading and reviewing them. Plus they are a lot of fun!
This is a rather different 'how-to' book as I call them, whereas the author, Sue Moorcroft, who is an author herself plus a creative writing tutor for a distant learning, not only gives her point of few on a myriad of topics, but asks other well-known authors for their opinions.
Together they talk about writing your heroes and heroines, different archetypes, characterisation, viewpoint and voice. Then comes getting the emotion and mood right, adding the senses to scenes and the difference between sensual scenes and sizzling erotica. I particularly liked the act, react and interact information, which was followed by a very detailed look into plotting, which deals with everything from what the plot is, the prologue, opening hooks, right down to the setting, avoiding info-dump and editing. But Moorcroft and friends don't stop there. They then move on to the crucial market study, defining your genre, and where to send your work when it is completed - and with what. For example, the dreaded synopsis, and covering letter. Finally, they get to the what happens next, once your work has been accepted - yes, more edits, deadlines, blurbs, promotion and finally money - if you are lucky. Phew!
A lot of work has been packed into this book, bringing us invaluable opinions of those authors who have experienced what the buyer of this book wants to find out. But the real work is putting theory into practice and writing your own romantic or erotic story. I found Love Writing: How to Make Money Writing Romantic or Erotic Fiction a fascinating read, and learned quite a bit from this book. For those interested in the romantic and erotic genre this is certainly a detailed study of not only how to write but what goes on inside the industry, which is a major part of any research an aspiring author should know before even considering writing anything, and definitely before submitting your completed manuscript. You not only have to please your readers you need to get your work past the agents and editors out there too! The whole thing sounds pretty tough, but with this book, I am positive, Sue Moorcroft and her author friends will help you. I thoroughly recommend it.
This is a rather different 'how-to' book as I call them, whereas the author, Sue Moorcroft, who is an author herself plus a creative writing tutor for a distant learning, not only gives her point of few on a myriad of topics, but asks other well-known authors for their opinions.
Together they talk about writing your heroes and heroines, different archetypes, characterisation, viewpoint and voice. Then comes getting the emotion and mood right, adding the senses to scenes and the difference between sensual scenes and sizzling erotica. I particularly liked the act, react and interact information, which was followed by a very detailed look into plotting, which deals with everything from what the plot is, the prologue, opening hooks, right down to the setting, avoiding info-dump and editing. But Moorcroft and friends don't stop there. They then move on to the crucial market study, defining your genre, and where to send your work when it is completed - and with what. For example, the dreaded synopsis, and covering letter. Finally, they get to the what happens next, once your work has been accepted - yes, more edits, deadlines, blurbs, promotion and finally money - if you are lucky. Phew!
A lot of work has been packed into this book, bringing us invaluable opinions of those authors who have experienced what the buyer of this book wants to find out. But the real work is putting theory into practice and writing your own romantic or erotic story. I found Love Writing: How to Make Money Writing Romantic or Erotic Fiction a fascinating read, and learned quite a bit from this book. For those interested in the romantic and erotic genre this is certainly a detailed study of not only how to write but what goes on inside the industry, which is a major part of any research an aspiring author should know before even considering writing anything, and definitely before submitting your completed manuscript. You not only have to please your readers you need to get your work past the agents and editors out there too! The whole thing sounds pretty tough, but with this book, I am positive, Sue Moorcroft and her author friends will help you. I thoroughly recommend it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Sue Moorcroft takes an otherwise potentially dry subject, adds a good dollop of honesty, plus a large sprinkling of acerbic wit, and the result is a hugely entertaining and very readable non-fiction book. It offers clear and concise advice for anyone wishing to write romantic and/or erotic fiction, and as well as preparing the budding writer for the various pitfalls on the long road to publication, it also provides insights for already established authors.
"Love Writing" is a valuable tool for the writer who takes the practical and realistic approach to becoming a published author.
"Love Writing" is a valuable tool for the writer who takes the practical and realistic approach to becoming a published author.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I borrowed this book from the library to start with and liked it so much that I bought a copy. It is specific to writing for the romance market, so if you're after a general nuts and bolts of how to write book, there are more comprehensive books out there, but for the specific genre of romance, it is very good. I liked the focus on romance, with discussion of the different types of heroes, heroines and the requirements of the different sub-genres.
The style is light and entertaining and not at all patronising (which I like!) and overall the information is useful and extremely current. There is advice on networking and building a platform to market yourself, which is becoming more and more important these days. The internet resources mentioned were very useful too.
If you're just starting out, this is a perfect, friendly introduction to writing for the romance fiction market.
The style is light and entertaining and not at all patronising (which I like!) and overall the information is useful and extremely current. There is advice on networking and building a platform to market yourself, which is becoming more and more important these days. The internet resources mentioned were very useful too.
If you're just starting out, this is a perfect, friendly introduction to writing for the romance fiction market.
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Thinking of writing Romance? You NEED this book.
If I tell you that I am a very busy Mum of 3 with many obligations and that I read this book in two sittings, within 24 hours of receiving it, then you will understand the 'can't... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. L. Huntley
A useful book from an excellent writer
I've read and enjoyed Sue Moorcroft's fiction, so a how-to book from the same author had a certain appeal. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Diment
Loaded with great tips
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Really Useful
This is a great book if you're starting out in the writing industry, especially romantic fiction. Even if you're not wanting to write about romantic fiction i still think it's a... Read more
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One of the best 'how to' writing books I've read...
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Published 10 months ago by NikkiG
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What I've read so far makes sense. I'm looking forward to reading Sue's tips to get my writing career re-started.
Published 13 months ago by N. Steven-fountain
Insightful Romance Writers Guide.
Love Writing' is a guide to writing romantic or erotic fiction and ultimately, getting it published. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ladybubbles
Informative, witty and useful book
As the title would suggest, this is a book that aims to detail the romance writing industry and show you the path to hopefully becoming a published author. Read more
Published 20 months ago by josie82
Practical instruction from an expert
Love and sex - subjects that you would think most adults could write about naturally, but not so. Romance and erotica is quite a specialised branch of fiction and this book gives... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. Margaret Gallaghrt
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Written with a frank and entertaining style, this is a really good introduction to writing romance or erotic fiction. Read more
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