Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies (eBook)
384 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
9781118053157 (ISBN)
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!
Leslie Waingerhas worked with New York Times bestselling authors such as Linda Howard and Heather Graham in her over 20 years at Harlequin.
Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Welcome to the World of Romance Writing.
Chapter 1: Romance Writing at a Glance.
Chapter 2: Romancing the Marketplace: Identifying Your Options.
Chapter 3: Setting Up for Stardom.
Part II: Laying the Foundation: The Building Blocks of a Great Romance.
Chapter 4: Creating Compelling Main Characters: Alpha Males and Fiery Females.
Chapter 5: Crucial Ingredients for Every Plot: Conflict, Climax, and Resolution.
Chapter 6: Setting the Scene.
Chapter 7: Outlining Your Romance.
Part III: Putting Pen to Paper.
Chapter 8: Finding Your Own Voice.
Chapter 9: Hearing Voices: Letting Your Characters Speak.
Chapter 10: Pacing: The Secrets of Writing a Page-Turning Romance.
Chapter 11: Taking It All Off: Writing Love Scenes.
Part IV: Putting It All Together: Mechanics Count, Too.
Chapter 12: Starting and Stopping.
Chapter 13: Getting Your Story Straight: Doing Research Right.
Chapter 14: Neatness Counts -- and So Does Grammar.
Part V: Submitting Your Manuscript -- and Making the Sale!
Chapter 15: Targeting the Right Publisher (And Editor).
Chapter 16: Rejection and Revision: Don't Let Them Get You Down.
Chapter 17: Closing the Deal.
Chapter 18: Tracing the Steps from Page to Press -- and Beyond.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Plots Every Editor Knows -- and Why They Still Work.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Coming Up with a Successful Title.
Chapter 21: Ten Common Writing Mistakes Beginners Make.
Chapter 22: Ten Reasons Why a Manuscript Gets Rejected.
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat Writer's Block.
Chapter 24: Ten Questions Every Romance Writer Needs to Ask Herself.
Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 8.3.2011 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft | |
| Technik | |
| Schlagworte | Nachschlagewerke • Reference (General) • Schreiben |
| ISBN-13 | 9781118053157 / 9781118053157 |
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