Writing Romance: Create a Romance Bestseller.

Have you ever read a romance novel and thought "I could do that!" The romance novel industry is worth more than $1 billion a year, and this is the perfect guide to getting in on the action. "Writing Romance" is packed with expert information on everything you need to know - from creating a plot and believable characters, to editing and selling your manuscript. This fully revised and updated edition also offers advice on topics such as overcoming writers block, working with an agent, and writing novels in niche subjects. Easy-to-understand and reader friendly, this volume provides all the advice and information you need to realise your creative dream, and make money at the same time.

Vanessa Grant is the author of more than 30 successful romance novels - selling over 10 million copies. She also presents hugely popular workshops on romance and fiction writing.

This book will show you everything you need to know to successfully break into the romance writing market. Create a romance bestseller Write romantic scenes from start to finish Get in on the big business of writing romance! Realize your creative dream and make money, too!Romance novels represent one of the most lucrative genres in book publishing--making up over half of all mass market fiction sold in North America and generating more than $1.2 billion a year. This book will show you everything you need to know to successfully break into the romance writing market, from planning and plotting your story to editing and selling your manuscript. Whether you're excited by classic love stories or steamy erotic romances, there's a market for your love story. Let Vanessa Grant coach you in the process of getting from idea to finished novel. Learn how to: Develop characters your readers will care about Write sensual and romantic scenes Set up a suspenseful story Research your plot details Use your computer to write efficiently Work with an agent Find a publisher Sell your bookWriting Romance includes contributions from popular romance authors Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Gail Crease, E. C. Sheedy, and others writing about subgenres of the romance field: historical romances, paranormal romances, romantic suspense, erotic romances, and more. A CD-ROM jam-packed with helpful templates, audio files, and two e-books is also included. Highlights of the CD: Excel template for tracking character history and timelines Trial version of MuseNames character-naming software Bonus MP3s from Vanessa Grant's seminars on writing great romance novels Two complete e-books

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