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In love with romance novels? You’re not alone! Romance is today’s most popular fiction genre, accounting for more than half of all mass market fiction sold. If you’re looking to make a serious effort at writing a romance and getting it published in today’s multifaceted markets, you need to learn as much as you can about this highly successful field—especially how to create the perfect heroes and heroines. Now, in this easy, step–by–step guide, a top romance editor gives you the know–how you need to succeed as a romance novelist!
Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is perfect for both beginning and more accomplished writers who are looking to get the leading edge on writing a romance novel and get it published. Leslie Wainger, Executive Editor at Harlequin Books, explains what it takes to become the next Nora Roberts, providing the techniques you need to:
- Select a pseudonym
- Write a compelling, heartfelt story
- Find the right agent and publisher
- Submit a manuscript
- Market your novel
- Join clubs and associations
Packed with insider advice, this plain–English guide helps you grasp the building blocks of a great romance, providing practical tips on the craft of writing as well as savvy pointers on how to hook your reader from page one, write with passion, and shape a proposal that will wow agents and editors. You get lots of expert tips on analyzing the marketplace, creating compelling characters, and finding your own voice. Wainger also:
- Demystifies the sub–genres of the romance world, from historical, contemporary, and multicultural to paranormal, romantic suspense, and Christian/inspirational
- Explains plotting, pacing, and writing those crucial love scenes
- Discusses how to conduct research, assign credits, and get permissions
- Helps you decide whether it’s best to write alone or with a partner
Complete with a manuscript preparation checklist, tips for revising your work smoothly and successfully, guidance in understanding and negotiating a contract, and a list of romance writing resources, Writing A Romance Novel For Dummies is your one–stop guide to becoming a published novelist!
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Demystifies subgenres, from historical to paranormal
Get the inside track on creating and marketing your romance novel
In love with romance? This easy, step–by–step guide gives you the leading edge on writing your novel and getting published. From plotting and pacing to creating the perfect heroes and heroines, you’ll discover how to hook your reader, write with passion, and shape a proposal that will wow agents and editors.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear–out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Map a compelling plot
- Develop your own voice
- Fine–tune your pacing
- Write love scenes
- Find the right agent
- Put together a winning submission
- Select a pseudonym
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Product arrived really fast and in great condition as always. I was disappointed with the book as it is written for the American market and so all of the websites/contact details were for America. Also, I did not find any constructive advice in here at all, it was very wishy washy and contained a lot of completely obvious statements such as ' a romance distinguishes itself from other forms of fiction because the romantic relationship is the focus of everything that happens'. I usually love the Dummies books but I found this a complete waste of money.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of a few 'romance writing' books that I keep on my desk. Leslie Waigner has produced a comprehensive guide to writing romantic fiction, and as editor at US publisher Harlequin and speaker on the craft, this lady knows what she is talking about.
This book happily coexists alongside Leigh Michaels' 'On Writing Romance' and Kate Walker's '12 Point Guide to Writing Romance'. I say this because Waigner's perspective is that of an editor, and while she examines the key elements of romance writing such as conflict, climax, and resolution, her style of writing is lighter with less in-depth examples of dos and don'ts. See Michaels or Walker for this.
However, Waigner makes up for this in many ways. She includes really useful sections that the others just touch on, for example, setting up a space in your home for writing, doing the dreaded but necessary focus on your finances and accounts, what to look out for when you are negotiating a publishing deal, as well as technical stuff like US versus UK word-counting (news to me!), and reorganising your life in order to fit in a daily word output.
The book is well structured, and I myself always learn something new. Highly recommended.
This book happily coexists alongside Leigh Michaels' 'On Writing Romance' and Kate Walker's '12 Point Guide to Writing Romance'. I say this because Waigner's perspective is that of an editor, and while she examines the key elements of romance writing such as conflict, climax, and resolution, her style of writing is lighter with less in-depth examples of dos and don'ts. See Michaels or Walker for this.
However, Waigner makes up for this in many ways. She includes really useful sections that the others just touch on, for example, setting up a space in your home for writing, doing the dreaded but necessary focus on your finances and accounts, what to look out for when you are negotiating a publishing deal, as well as technical stuff like US versus UK word-counting (news to me!), and reorganising your life in order to fit in a daily word output.
The book is well structured, and I myself always learn something new. Highly recommended.
27 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book and Kate Walker's 12 step guide. This one is far better. I have followed a number of its suggestions and feel that my book is much stronger as a result.
It is easy to read and has a lot of advice on avoiding pitfalls.
It is easy to read and has a lot of advice on avoiding pitfalls.
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Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies
Wish I'd found this book four years ago. I highly recommend it to the rookie writer - everything you mneed to know about writing a romance, easily explained and with examples. Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Lamb
An Eye-opener for beginners!
when i bought this book, i had no idea about the technical aspects of publishing a book. Except from the dreamy word, "writing", i did not know the practical aspects of it while... Read more
Published 23 months ago by The Review Girl @komzreviews.blogspot.com
The answer to a prayer.
This book is a must have for anyone trying to enter the world of publishing. Leslie Wainger is my HEROINE. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Gemma Jackson
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