Product Description: In On Writing Romance, award-winning romance novelist Leigh Michaels talks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From the origins and evolution of the romance novel to establishing a vital story framework to writing that last line to seeking out appropriate publishers, everything you ever wanted to know about writing a romance novel is here.
In addition to a comprehensive breakdown of more than thirty romance subgenres, including such categories as historical, inspirational, Regency, and sweet traditional, you'll discover how to:
· Steer clear of clichés and stereotypes by studying the genre
· Craft engaging and realistic heroes and heroines readers will adore
· Convincingly develop the central couple's blossoming relationship
· Add conflict by utilizing essential secondary characters like the "other woman"
· Use tension and timing to make your love scenes sizzle with sensuality
· Get your characters to happily-ever-after with an ending readers will always remember
Plus, read a sample query letter, cover letter, and synopsis, and learn how to properly prepare your romance novel for submission to agents and editors. On Writing Romance has everything you need to leave readers swooning!
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Rating: - Romance Novel Writing is Easy with this Book!
There are many books about how to write romances, but this one seemed more modern and in style with the times. It stood out from the shelves at the bookstore and it was well worth the money to buy it. ... Read More
Rating: - Awesome to say the least
This book covers so much more than writing. Ms. Michaels helps with understanding your style of romance, writing, plots, agent letters etc. It has been very helpful. Thank you Ms. Michaels
Rating: - An okay manual for beginners
While this book contained excellent information, I believe the writer intended her audience to be beginning writers. If you've been writing seriously for any given period of time, the information conveyed ... Read More
Rating: - Very useful!
If you're serious about writing for the romance market, this book is an invaluable guide. It's very professionally organized and filled with a wealth of useful information. Leigh Michaels knows her stuff, ... Read More
Rating: - informative
I found this book to be very helpful in writing fiction. It can be applied to other styles of writing besides romance
- Romance Novel Writing is Easy with this Book!
- An okay manual for beginners
- Very useful!