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Romancing the Beat

Author : Gwen Hayes
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530838615
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (386 download)

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Download or read book Romancing the Beat written by Gwen Hayes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book?Writing a well-structured romance isn't the same as writing any other genre-something the popular novel and screenwriting guides don't address. The romance arc is made up of its own story beats, and the external plot and theme need to be braided to the romance arc-not the other way around.Told in conversational (and often irreverent) prose, Romancing the Beat can be read like you are sitting down to coffee with romance editor and author Gwen Hayes while she explains story structure. The way she does with her clients. Some of whom are regular inhabitants of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.Romancing the Beat is a recipe, not a rigid system. The beats don't care if you plot or outline before you write, or if you pants your way through the drafts and do a "beat check" when you're revising. Pantsers and plotters are both welcome. So sit down, grab a cuppa, and let's talk about kissing books.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel

Author : Christie Craig
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 160550792X
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel written by Christie Craig and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-08-17 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide—written by two awardwinning romance novelists—will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can’t reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.

You, Too, Can Write a Romance Novel

Author : José de la Rosa
Publisher : Babelcube Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1071521837
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book You, Too, Can Write a Romance Novel written by José de la Rosa and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of writing your very own romance novel, but haven ́t the faintest idea of where to start? Are you an already established author, but would like a more insight into this particular genre? If the answer is YES to either of these questions, then this book is for you. YOU, TOO, CAN WRITE A ROMANCE NOVEL will provide you with all the necessary tools to not only write your very own romance novel, but also to ensure that it has the maximum chance of being published and achieving success. This manual will enable you to express yourself through the story you will tell. Its step-by-step guide and instructions will gently take you through the necessary stages, from coming up with ideas and the best way to grab the reader ́s attention from the start, right the way through to producing an exciting climax and ending that will put readers on the edge of their seats, unable to tear themselves away from your story. Once you ́ve completed your novel, it will take you through the best way to attract the attention of publishers. However, it also provides alternatives if you wish to pursue the evermore popular route of desktop publishing (publishing your own book either in ebook form, or on paper). Grab the book, turn the pages and realise your dream.

Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies

Author : Victorine Lieske
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119989051
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies written by Victorine Lieske and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-01-16 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today’s competitive market—or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have! Refine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can’t put down Find a route to publication that works for you—mainstream, or self-published Understand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres Learn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fiction This Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It’s also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game.

Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies

Author : Leslie Wainger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111805315X
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies written by Leslie Wainger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Writing the Great American Romance Novel

Author : Catherine Lanigan
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781581154559
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book Writing the Great American Romance Novel written by Catherine Lanigan and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete guide to writing romance novels, getting them published, working with editors, agents, and publicists, and promoting your novel once it's out! Extras include a list of publishers, a sample press release, a sample synopsis, and much more.

A Guide to Writing Romantic Novels for Beginners

Author : SATAPOLCEO
Publisher : satapol Channarong
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Writing Romantic Novels for Beginners written by SATAPOLCEO and published by satapol Channarong. This book was released on with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of writing a romantic novel that captivates readers? Have you ever experienced a deep love and emotion that you want to convey through the pages of a book? If your answer is yes, then "A Beginner's Guide to Writing Romantic Novels" is the perfect guide to help you make that dream a reality! In this book, you'll discover: Tips for Creating Memorable Characters: Learn how to create vivid and realistic characters that readers will connect with and fall in love with. Techniques for Developing an Engaging Plot: Master the art of structuring a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Writing Realistic and Meaningful Dialogues: Craft dialogues that reflect the characters' feelings and emotions, making the story more authentic and engaging. Using Symbols and Themes to Enrich Your Story: Discover how to use symbols and themes to add depth and meaning to your romantic novel. Preparing Your Manuscript and Promoting Your Novel: Get step-by-step guidance on preparing your manuscript for submission and marketing strategies to promote your book. This book not only teaches you the techniques of writing romantic novels but also inspires you to start writing and never give up on your dreams. Why Choose " A Beginner's Guide to Writing Romantic Novels"? Comprehensive Guide: Covers everything from character creation, plot development, to manuscript preparation and book promotion. Expert Tips from Renowned Authors: Includes tips and inspiration from successful romantic novel authors. Easy to Understand and Follow: Designed for beginners, this guide is easy to understand and practical, making it perfect for novice writers. Don't wait! If you want to create a memorable romantic novel and be inspired by an expert in the field, order "Crafting Love on Paper: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Romantic Novels" today and begin your journey into the world of writing romantic novels. SATAPOLCEO

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Your Romance Published

Author : Julie Beard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028631967
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Your Romance Published written by Julie Beard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes the budding romance novelist through the entire process of developing story ideas, editing, finding publishers, and marketing.

Writing the Bestseller II: Romance and Commercial Fiction

Author : Lindsey Stover
Publisher : Tule Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1942240775
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Writing the Bestseller II: Romance and Commercial Fiction written by Lindsey Stover and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing romance and commercial fiction means knowing the rules, and this book will help you learn them and get there. If you're wondering where to start, what to do, what not to do, how to find your author brand... this book has it all and more. Just take it from the 12 bestselling authors who wrote it! Experiencing all the ups and downs of the publishing industry isn't easy, so Writing the Bestseller II will help you not only handle the work involved, but handle it well. Learning from authors who have been in your shoes, who understand the market and genre, willingly share their tips, wisdom, and encouragement so you can also succeed. What are you waiting for? Get started on your writing career today!

North American Romance Writers

Author : Kay Mussell
Publisher : Rlpg/Galleys
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book North American Romance Writers written by Kay Mussell and published by Rlpg/Galleys. This book was released on 1999 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work, Kay Mussell and Johanna Tu n collect essays by contemporary North American romance authors who have come to prominence, directly or indirectly, as a result of the huge change in the field of romance writing which started in the early 1980s. New publishing houses began to compete with Harlequin, and the North American romance novel came into its own as a genre. In their essays on their own work, each of the writers in this volume describes her own "take" on the romance novel today and how she has adapted the form to accommodate her own voice and concerns. Collectively, these writers have used the romance genre to address a broad range of social issues and problems. Presenting these essays together provides a window into the creativity and originality of some of the best writers in the field.

Trauma and Romance in Contemporary British Literature

Author : Jean-Michel Ganteau
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415661072
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (156 download)

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Book Synopsis Trauma and Romance in Contemporary British Literature by : Jean-Michel Ganteau

Download or read book Trauma and Romance in Contemporary British Literature written by Jean-Michel Ganteau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing on a variety of theoretical approaches including trauma theory, psychoanalysis, genre theory, narrative theory, theories of temporality, cultural theory, and ethics, this book brings together trauma and romance, showing how romance strategies have become an essential component of trauma fiction in general and traumatic realism in particular"-- Provided by publisher.

Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction

Author : Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the first encyclopedia solely devoted to the popular romance fiction genre, this resource provides a wealth of information on all aspects of the subject. Romance fiction accounts for a large share of book sales each year, and contrary to popular belief, not all of its readers are women: roughly 16 percent are men. This enormously popular genre continues to captivate people reading for pleasure, and it also commands a growing amount of academic interest. Included are alphabetically arranged reference entries on significant authors along with works, themes, and other topics. The articles are written by scholars, librarians, and industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the genre and so provide a thorough understanding of the subject. An index provides easy access to information within the entries, and bibliographies at the end of each entry, a general bibliography, and a suggested romance reading list allow for further study of the genre.

The Romance Fiction of Mills & Boon, 1909-1990s

Author : Jay Dixon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9781857282665
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book The Romance Fiction of Mills & Boon, 1909-1990s written by Jay Dixon and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzes romantic fiction and its depiction of women within its historical context and as part of the history of ideas about women. This volume discusses such areas as: early years - class and wealth; and the twenties - sex and violence.

Right Romance

Author : Emily Griffiths Jones
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 0271085444
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Right Romance written by Emily Griffiths Jones and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Emily Griffiths Jones examines the intersections of romance, religion, and politics in England between 1588 and 1688 to show how writers during this politically turbulent time used the genre of romance to construct diverse ideological communities for themselves. Right Romance argues for a recontextualized understanding of romance as a multigeneric narrative structure or strategy rather than a prose genre and rejects the common assumption that romance was a short-lived mode most commonly associated with royalist politics. Puritan republicans likewise found in romance strength, solace, and grounds for political resistance. Two key works that profoundly influenced seventeenth-century approaches to romance are Philip Sidney’s New Arcadia and Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene, which grappled with romance’s civic potential and its limits for a newly Protestant state. Jones examines how these works influenced writings by royalists and republicans during and after the English Civil War. Remaining chapters pair writers from both sides of the war in order to illuminate the ongoing ideological struggles over romance. John Milton is analyzed alongside Margaret Cavendish and Percy Herbert, and Lucy Hutchinson alongside John Dryden. In the final chapter, Jones studies texts by John Bunyan and Aphra Behn that are known for their resistance to generic categorization in an attempt to rethink romance’s relationship to election, community, gender, and generic form. Original and persuasive, Right Romance advances theoretical discussion about romance, pushing beyond the limits of the genre to discover its impact on constructions of national, communal, and personal identity.

The Subversion of Romance in the Novels of Barbara Pym

Author : Ellen M. Tsagaris
Publisher : Popular Press
ISBN 13 : 9780879727642
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book The Subversion of Romance in the Novels of Barbara Pym written by Ellen M. Tsagaris and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Points out how British novelist Pym (1913-80) parodied the conventions of romance novels by deflating characters, hyperbole, and exaggeration, or emphasizing meticulously the mundane elements of everyday life. Shows how she used food, clothes, heroin and hero characterizations, and marriage customs to portray her characters,' and perhaps her own, skepticism about the whole business. Paper edition (764-0), $18.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Romance and Readership in Twentieth-Century France

Author : Diana Holmes
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191514365
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book Romance and Readership in Twentieth-Century France written by Diana Holmes and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2006-12-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romance in modern times is the most widely read yet the most critically despised of genres. Associated almost entirely with women, as readers and as writers, its popularity has been argued by gender traditionalists to confirm women's innate sentimentality, while feminist critics have often condemned the genre as a dangerous opiate for the female masses. This study adopts the more positive perspective of critics such as Janice Radway, and takes seriously the pleasure that women readers consistently seem to find in romance. Drawing on the social constructionist feminism of Simone de Beauvoir, the psychoanalytical theories of Jessica Benjamin, and a range of social theorists from Bourdieu to Zygmunt Bauman, the book uncovers the history of romantic fiction in France from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first century, and explores its place in women's lives and imaginations. Romance is not defined - as it usually is - solely in terms of its mass-market form. Rather, the history of women's popular fiction is traced in its full context, as one dimension of a literary story that encompasses the mainstream or 'middlebrow' as well as 'high' culture. Thus this study ranges from the formula romance (from the pious but popular Delly to global brand Harlequin), through 'middlebrow' bestsellers like Marcelle Tinayre, Françoise Sagan, Régine Deforges, to critically esteemed stories of love in the work of such authors as Colette, Simone de Beauvoir, Elsa Triolet, and Camille Laurens. Criss-crossing the boundaries of taste and class, as well as those of sexual orientation, the romance has been at times reactionary, at others progressive, utopian, and contestatory. It has played an important part in the lives of twentieth-century women, providing both a source of imaginative escape, and a fictional space in which to rehearse and make sense of identity, relationship, and desire.

Dirty Love

Author : Tim Whitmarsh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199876592
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Dirty Love written by Tim Whitmarsh and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the world's earliest large-form fictional narratives--what would today be called novels-are found in ancient Greece. Dating back to the first century CE, these narratives contain many of the elements common to the novelistic genre, for instance, the joining, separation, and reunion of two lovers. These ancient works have often been heralded as the ancestors of the modern novel; but what can we say of the origins of the Greek novel itself? This book argues that whereas much of Greek literature was committed to a form of cultural purism, presenting itself as part of a continuous tradition reaching back to the founding fathers within the tradition, the novel reveled in cultural hybridity. The earliest Greek novelistic literature combined Greek and non-Greek traditions. More than this, however, it also often self-consciously explored its own hybridity by focusing on stories of cultural hybridization, or what we would now call "mixed-race" relations. This book is thus not a conventional account of the origins of the Greek novel: it is not an attempt to pinpoint the moment of invention, and to trace its subsequent development in a straight line. Rather, it makes a virtue of the murkiness, or "dirtiness," of the origins of the novel: there is no single point of creation, no pure tradition, only transgression and transformation. The novel thus emerges as an outlier within the Greek literary corpus: a form of literature written in Greek, but not always committing to Greek cultural identity. Dirty Love focuses particularly on the relationship between Persian, Egyptian, Jewish and Greek literature, and explores such texts as Ctesias' Persica, Joseph and Aseneth, the Alexander Romance, and the tale of Ninus and Semiramis. It will appeal not only to those interested in Greek literary history, but also to readers of near eastern and biblical literature.