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The Romance Writers' Phrase Book (Perigee Book) [Paperback]

John Kent (Author), Candace Shelton (Author)

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Product details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: G P Putnam's Sons; Cover Slightly Damaged edition (Sep 1988)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0399510028
ISBN-13: 978-0399510021
Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 1 x 20.1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 576,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #8 in Books > Reference > Writing > Genre Fiction > Romance
- #60 in Books > Reference > Writing > Fiction

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Lists evocative phrases that can be used by novelists to describe people, body movements, facial expressions, voices, emotions, colors, thoughts, and memories.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

A wonderful resource! 5 May 1999

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This book is a wonderful resource, not only for romance writers, but for creative writers in general. Kent and Shelton provide phrases that are springboards for original ideas by the writer. The phrases are vivid and have saved me a lot of time I would have spent looking for the right phrase in a thesaurus.

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This book is wonderful! 23 Nov 1998

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As a novice romance writer, this book has helped me tremendously with dialogue. I suggest any beginning writer invest in this literary wonder!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

A GEM OF A RESOURCE BOOK 18 April 1998

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It's unwise to judge a resource book by its size. This is never more apparent than with "The Romance Writer's Phrase Book". This perfect springboard to writer's developing phrases of their own, is not only a wonderful assistant to composition, but an entertaining read as well. A gem of a resource book. A superb addition to any writer's library.

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A helpful resource for writers

I'm a writer currently working on a paranormal romance novel. This book was recommended on a romance writer's website so I thought I'd give it a try. Read more

Published on 22 July 2009 by VKBookLover

Helpful in more ways than one

A handy little writer's aid and one I regularly pick up. Although I wouldn't use any of the longer phrases exactly as they appear in the book, they certainly help trigger my own... Read more

Published on 18 May 2005 by Wicked Woman

I hate it, I love it, I loathe it, I use it

Don't give it as a gift. Really. This book is beyond insulting to a writer. But, is it useful? You better believe it! Read more

Published on 28 May 1999

I hate it when I need this book.

When I received this book as a gift, I was vaguely insulted. I mean, really -- I want to feel I'm creative without outside assistance! Read more

Published on 15 April 1998

Very helpful tool to the aspiring romance writer.

I have found this little book to be very helpful when my mind draws a blank on just the right phrase needed for a scene. Read more

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