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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... read more
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When I was fourteen years old and a freshman in high school, I wrote my first romance novel.
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Part One: Getting Ready to Write
Chapter One: Studying the Romance Novel
Chapter Two: Selecting and Researching Your Story
Part Two: Establishing Your Framework
Chapter Three: Essential Elements
Chapter Four: Hero and Heroine
Chapter Five: Conflict
Chapter Six: Relationships and Resolutions
Part Three: Writing Your Romance Novel
Chapter Seven: Starting to Write Your Story
Chapter Eight: Putting Your Story on Paper
Chapter Nine: Populating Your Romance Novel
Chapter Ten: Creating Sexual Tension and Love Scenes
Chapter Eleven: Using Point of View
Chapter Twelve: Writing Dialogue and Introspection
Chapter Thirteen: Building a Believable Plot
Chapter Fourteen: Bringing It All Together
Part Four: Submitting Your Romance Novel
Chapter Fifteen: Revising Your Manuscript
Chapter Sixteen: Marketing Your Romance Novel
Part Five: Appendices and References
Appendix A: The Query Letter
Appendix B: The Cover Letter
Appendix C: The Synopsis
Appendix D: The Cover Page
Appendix E: Romance Publishers
Appendix F: Consolidated Reading List
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- Leigh Michaels (Author)
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Original Language: English
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 978-1582974361
Page Count: 272 pages
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 978-1582974361
Page Count: 272 pages
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- Dewey: 808.385
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