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Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Author: Leslie Wainger
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 61447
Media: Paperback
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764525549
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.385
UPC: 785555863187
EAN: 9780764525544
ASIN: 0764525549
Publication Date: May 7, 2004
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Product Description
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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great for beginners March 12, 2009
Celeste M. Nist (Delaware, OH, USA)
This book was very helpful for me as an aspiring author. The information on pacing and creating compelling characters would be beneficial to any manuscript, not just a romance. I also appreciated the coverage of the many aspects of marketing and publishing.
I've spent more time on my writing since reading this book than I have in the last five years.
 Good information November 29, 2008
Jennifer L. Pearson (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Writing a romance novelis something you can do in your spare time to keep your creativity alive. This book is a fun companion to that effort, covering most of the bases in an entertaining way. It never hurts to get lots of opinions, though. [...]
Good Source for Romance Writing! November 14, 2008
thowell (Florida)
This book is extremely easy to follow, as the sections are broken down pretty well, hence the title. There is a bit of "fluff" - in other words, there are quite a few things that are common sense that I did not need to read in a book to know about. But the other stuff makes up for it. The sections are broken down into things like Characterization, Developing the Plot, Outlining the Story, etc.
I would recommend this book for an aspiring author (or authoress!)
 Excellent guide September 1, 2008
Genevieve Kydd (Antioch, TN USA)
I've been working on romance novels off and on since I was a teenager. I picked this book up three or four years ago, and it has a permanent place on my bookshelf as a reference manual. While I agree that it does discuss the process of sitting down to actually write the novel more than the actual nitty details of writing, it does enable you to think about new ways of writing your novel.
Leslie Wainger's - Dummy's Guide to Writing a Romance Novel April 6, 2008
Sharon Sherry (Sydney, Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Leslie Wainger sure knows how to get her point across. If you're lucky enough to have an editor like her in your corner - lucky you. Courtesy of this book, we can all partake of her advice and knowledge.
Leslie makes it easier to organise yourself and recognise those yawning pits that can derail you while you're writing your book.
A good read but an invaluable resource to those of us wetting our toes or plunging deep into the writing pool.
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