41. Writing Romances: A Handbook By The Romance Writers Of America what the audience expects from heroine and hero, how to do (and then incorporate) research for historical romances, writing the regency romance, long vs. http://www.literaturehistoryhub.com/Writing_Romances_A_Handbook_by_the_Romance_W

Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America by Authors: Rita Gallagher , Rita Clay Estrada , Romance Writers of America Released: 01 March, 1997 ISBN: 089879756X Hardcover Sales Rank: List price: Our price: Book > Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America > Customer Reviews: Average Customer Rating: Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America > Customer Review #1: Misleading title I bought this because I want to be a romance writer, and I was looking for information that would help me in this market as well as give me writing tips. It does a good job on the first count, but it was not very useful for me, a beginner, who did not know anything about writing romances. So the title is misleading. Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America > Customer Review #2: Useful and Enjoyable I was honestly surprised by how much I liked this book. Of all the different "how to" books Ive read about writing genre fiction, this one was the most helpful and informative on issues of marketing, publicity, and self presentation as an author.

42. Listing Of Directory: /drose60/ Has news, events, membership information, published members. Features an extensive guide to writing romance novels. (Arizona) http://members.aol.com/drose60/

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43. OK Romance Writers Of America OKRWA, a chapter of Romance Writers of America, is a non-profit organization for those interested in writing romance fiction. Our http://www.okrwa.com/

Home of the Oklahoma Outlaws... the 'Most Wanted' Romance writers anywhere 2003 NRCA Finalists announced! Breaking News! This month's meeting will begin at 9:00 am in order to accommodate our special guest speakers, Tracy Farrell of HQN and Michelle Grajkowski of 3 Seas Literary Agency. Same place...Crossroads Mall next to the Foley's entrance. See you there! June Releases OK-RWA, a chapter of Romance Writers of America , is a non-profit organization for those interested in writing Romance fiction. Our purpose is to promote excellence in Romance fiction; to support and encourage our unpublished members in their efforts to become published; and to support, encourage, and promote the works and careers of our members published in Romance fiction. OK-RWA meets monthly in the Oklahoma City area. At our meetings we share news about our writing and the latest happenings in the publishing world, and we have a program focused on one of the many aspects of writing Romance novels. This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit

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45. SJ's Writing Advice The Desert Rose Chapter s Romance Writing Guide, An all in one guide to writing romance that includes articles on every aspect. Gabrielle http://www.sabrinajeffries.com/writing/writadvice.htm

I'm often asked how I got published in romance. As the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall says, "Practice, practice, practice." I wrote, wrote, wrote. I also read, read, read. Mostly, however, I joined Romance Writers of America , where I found my agent and learned how to hone my craft. My first piece of advice to any aspiring romance writer would be to run, not walk, to Romance Writers of America. If you want more specific advice than that, you can check out my own articles on writing below. Or visit one of the links to sites with tons of articles. Samuel Johnson once said, "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure." So if you're embarking on a writing career, good luck, and may all your writings be read with pleasure. My Articles For Beginners: Tips for Beginning Romance Writers How to Write: Building Believable Characters Bringing History into Your Romance Cut to the Chase and Cut the Flab in Your Writing Creating Villains The Business of Writing: The Big Misunderstanding about Money Dictionary of Publishing Terms Time-Management: "Writing through the Hard Times"

46. Welcome To Toronto Romance Writers! If you re serious about writing romance, and want to meet likeminded writers for discussion, support, advice, feedback or just a chance to get away from your http://www.torontoromancewriters.freeservers.com/

Free Web site hosting - Freeservers.com Web Hosting - GlobalServers.com Choose an ISP NetZero High Speed Internet ... Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 Toronto Romance Writers Members' News Congratulations to TRW member Mary Wynn Seguin for finalling in this year's Golden Heart Awards, with her manuscript Double Exposure in the category Mainstream with Strong Romantic Elements. Best of luck in the finals, Mary. Be sure to attend the June 12 TRW meeting for a smörgasbord of advice from our PAN Panel Published News Monthly Events Original GoldenOpportunity Contest ... Romance Writers of America We are a dedicated group of writers in all staged of their writing careers - Published Pro Status , and those just starting out - whose goal is to write the best in romantic fiction! We create historical, contemporary, futuristic / paranormal and inspirational novels. In our supportive group we encourage each other through regular workshops, author presentations

47. Kate Walker - For Writers KATE WALKER S 12POINT GUIDE TO writing romance. Praise for the 12 Point Guide To writing romance Kate Walker knows romance and she knows writing. http://www.kate-walker.com/kwnonfic.html

Home Novels Biography For Writers ... Links KATE WALKER'S 12-POINT GUIDE TO WRITING ROMANCE Published 29th March 2004! Praise for the 12 Point Guide To Writing Romance Kate Walker knows romance and she knows writing. Want to put the two together? Read this book. Anne McAllister Double RITA winner. Harlequin/Silhouette Author Kate Walker's 12 Point Plan for writing romance is truly fantastic. Not only is Kate a strong storyteller and very successful romance author, but she is a natural teacher and puts the elements of good writing in terms that will click with anyone reading her book. If you are serious about pursuing a career in romantic fiction, I can't recommend Kate's plan highly enough. Lucy Monroe What a wonderful resource for not only novice writers, but for those of us who have a few books under our belts. Reading about the craft, about why we do what we do, about what makes a story work...it helped invigorate my current book. Kate Walker has such an easy way, a gift of explaining what's what. From finding your voice, to plot, to characters...it's all there! Holly Jacobs , Madcap Award Winner HollysBooks.com

48. Abilene Reporter News: Columns Author offers tips on writing romance novels And part seven provides a directory of publishers and suggests helpful books and Web sites for romance writers. http://www.reporter-news.com/abil/et_columns/article/0,1874,ABIL_7910_2781048,00

Home News Obituaries Sports ... Webmaster Previous Columns Sunday, Jun 6 PRINT THIS STORY E-MAIL THIS STORY Author offers tips on writing romance novels By Glenn Dromgoole April 4, 2004 "The Romance Writer’s Handbook: How to Write Romantic Fiction & Get It Published," by Rebecca Vinyard (The Writer Books, $18.95 softcover, 288 pp.) "Mass market" refers to the inexpensive paperbacks, usually priced at $6 to $8. I know from working at the Friends of the Library Book Sale every summer that romance novels are extremely popular with women. On the last day of the sale, when books are $6 a bag, women will clean everything out of the romance section. Vinyard draws on her own experience, as well as that of other romance writers, to offer practical advice in an easy-to-read style. Among the contributors is Shelley Bradley, a fellow Texas writer, who suggests 10 blunders beginners should try to avoid, such as: "Was and were are your favorite words. Discussing the weather. Your synopsis is as easy to follow as a physics textbook. The first hint of conflict appears on Page 100." Well, what about love scenes? Romance books have to have love scenes.

49. Kate Moore Reading and writing the romance, featuring an excerpt and reviews for her latest novel, A Prince Among Men, and information about the art of writing romance. http://www.katemoore.com/

Reading and Writing the Romance "When a young lady is to be a heroine, the perverseness of forty surrounding families cannot prevent her. Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way." Hello. I'm Kate Moore. Welcome to my web siteReading and Writing the Romance. This site aims to develop an understanding of and appreciation for current work in the romance field. Here you'll find information about writing and reading romance fiction, and about me and my books, as well as a quiz to show whether you can spot unpurple prose, and links to other sites about writing, about the English Regency period, and about teaching English. Whether you come as a reader, writer, scholar, or friend, I hope you enjoy your visit. This site was designed and constructed by my friend and former student, Alex Miller , The Branson School '98, Wesleyan University '02. The beaded necklace that appears on the marriage plot page was designed and made by Jane Valentine. Bio A Prince Among Men Backlist Calendar ... Questions or Comments?

50. Classes Plotting The Romance Novel The course is designed to cater to both beginning writers and the more experienced writer who is considering writing romance for the first time. http://www.writing-world.com/classes/plot.shtml

51. Canadian Romance Authors Network Why do we write romance? I caught the storytelling bug in childhood. There is no cure for it, but writing romance does alleviate the symptoms. . http://www.canadianromanceauthors.com/aboutcran.html

CRAN, the Canadian Romance Authors Network, is a group of Canadian authors, joined together to promote the Romance Novel industry in Canada, and the world. We invite our readers to get to know us better. We invite aspiring romance authors to explore the craft of writing; it is indeed a wonderful occupation. We invite booksellers to promote national pride in this great country of Canada, and support local and Canadian authors. We invite publishers throughout the world to take note of the diverse talent available in CRAN. Who are we? CRAN members write a wide variety of romance novels for many publishers throughout the world. Our books have been translated into over two dozen languages world wide. We live in areas throughout Canada, some writing full time, some writing part time, but all in CRAN are published. Why do we write romance? Carolyne Aarsen "I write romance because I enjoy reading romance. I like to take two people and let them learn to care for each other. I am thankful for the opportunity to write inspirational romance because my faith is also who I am and what motivates me. Probably the biggest reason is simply a fondness for seeing two people come together and forming a lasting relationship." Jo Beverley "Because I'm fascinated by the twists, turns, and tortures of the human mating dance."

52. How To Write A Romance Need Help with Your Writing? Romance Writing. Learn all there is to know about writing romance novels in these bestselling books. http://www.write101.com/goodbooksrom.htm

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53. “Writing Romance” on June 12, 2004 features two winners of the Western Heritage Award, Johnny D. Boggs and Frederick J. Chiaventone, speaking on writing western fiction. http://www.jessejames.org/writers.html

FRIENDS OF THE JAMES FARM Friends of the James Farm P.O. Box 404 Liberty, Missouri 64069 Western Heritage Award Winners, Johnny D. Boggs and Frederick J. Chiaventone, to Speak at James Farm Western Writers Conference, Saturday, June 12, 2004 Contact: Christie Kennard, 913-677-0457 or Jack Miles Ventimiglia, 816-781-1044 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2004 The first James Farm Western Writers Conference on June 12, 2004 features two winners of the Western Heritage Award, Johnny D. Boggs and Frederick J. Chiaventone, speaking on writing western fiction. Johnny D. Boggs is this year’s Western Heritage Award winner with his book, Spark on the Prairie: the Trial of the Kiowa Chiefs . Frederick J. Chiaventone, won last year’s Western Heritage Award for his novel, Moon of Bitter Cold . He also won the 1999 William E. Colby Literary Award with his first novel , A Road We Do Not Know: a Novel of Custer at the Little Bighorn Other conference speakers include Jack Koblas, author of Faithful Unto Death, the James-Younger Raid on the First National Bank , and Phillip Steele, author of Jesse and Frank James, the Family History

54. Welcome To The Kentucky Romance Writers Of America Website. So, you want to write romance. How do you start? You practice until your fingers are stiff and sore and writing romance or writing of any kind is no different. http://www.win.net/romance/Tips.htm

Home Published Authors Meeting Info KYRW News ... Writing Tips Writing Tips from KYRW So, you want to write romance. How do you start? Patricia Rice Bestselling author of 37 books with 3.5 million in print Teresa Medeiros USA Today bestselling author with over 3 million books in print More tips from our authors Tips for Aspiring Writers by Teresa Medieros Articles by Joanne Rock Tips from Jan Scarbrough Design scheme and custom graphics by Leslie King, Leslie King Designs

55. Romance Fiction Factor - Romance Writing Course For Romance Novel Writers romance Writing tips, articles on romance fiction writing, writing romance, romance fiction, romance novel writer, write romance books. http://romance.fictionfactor.com/course.html

Subscribe to our Free Newsletter! Subscribe An All-New Investigation into the Art and Craft of Writing GREAT Romance Fiction for Fun and a FORTUNE in Profit! There is a common misconception that writing Romance Fiction is somehow undignified. That it is formulaic and trite. However, if you speak to professional writers, editors and publishers of Romance fiction, whether for short stories or novels, they'll tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. Industry people know that good Romance writing is a fine art and a noble craft . To do it well you need the right skills, the correct mindset and have the appropriate motivation. And for good reason. Get it right, and you can make a fortune. Romance outsells all other fiction by a factor of 5 to I , but it's also one of the most difficult genres to break into. Why? Because the competition is enormous. The good news for you and me is that 90% of all Romance manuscripts are reportedly terrible. This is because most new Romance writers just don't understand the

56. Romance Novels: Writing Tips From Top Romance Writers I said, I m lucky, I m writing romance so I don t need to do anything else. They can t computerise romance writing, so it s a real career opportunity! http://www.writing.co.nz/writing/romance.htm

Writing tips from top romance writers Some of the world's most successful romance story writers offer frank advice on how to write romances. Top-selling writers Joan Kilby, Stephanie Laurens and Candice Proctor talk about how they write those new 'big romances' for Ballantine, Avon and Harlequin. The complete interviews are in 'Nine Winning Habits of Successful Authors' by Rachel McAlpine. Order "Nine Winning Habits of Successful Authors" Extract from an interview with Emma Darcy Entertaining the world There is an inner magic in a good book that you cannot just describe. Academia is very used to picking things apart, but it misses out what a great book is about. The greatest book is the one that touches you personally the most. And more than any other literature in the world, romances are focused on feelings. They are very difficult for people to write, which is why so few writers are chosen from the thousands who try. The top romance writers literally strip themselves down to the soul and live what they're writing. Not many people are prepared to do that. We all protect ourselves with images or shields. To strip all that away, you're laying yourself on the line. Academics don't even begin to understand that. You're taking the reader by the hand and saying, 'Come live this life with me for a while.' If you get it right for them it is a very emotional experience.

57. BookPage Fiction Review: Writing Romances From the business of writing and publishing to an exploration of the subgenres within romance, this book will put any aspiring romance author on the right path http://www.bookpage.com/9702bp/romance/writingromances.html

Writing Romances A Handbook Writer's Digest Books, $18.99 ISBN 089879756X Buy or borrow this book! Support your local independent bookseller Find it in a WorldCat library Compare prices at major online bookstores So you think you want to be a romance writer? The Romance Writers of America is the largest adult writer's organization in the world with over 7,500 members. Two of the founding members of RWA, Rita Gallagher and Rita Clay Estrada, have edited Writing Romances: A Handbook , a compilation of essays covering all aspects of the genre. From the business of writing and publishing to an exploration of the subgenres within romance, this book will put any aspiring romance author on the right path to success. Some of the most popular and prolific names in romance have contributed their knowledge and advice. Jude Deveraux's "Secrets for Creating a Best-Selling Romance" is a critical look at the cliches of genre fiction. Diana Gabaldon writes on the melding of romance with the paranormal. Jo Beverly discusses the Regency era. Dan and Christina Dodd do the most service by explaining "How Selling a Book Changes Your Life." Once you stop laughing, you will head for the word processor. These authors and this book are what you should be reading if you want to be the one contributing the next edition. ProMotion, inc.

58. Gaelen Foley, Historical Romance, Writer's Corner If you, too, dream of writing romance novels, here are my suggestions on how to get started HOW TO WRITE A ROMANCE FOR THE NEW MARKET AND GET PUBLISHED. http://www.gaelenfoley.com/index-writing.html

www.gaelenfoley.com W R I T E R ' S F C O R N E R E S C A P E T O R O M A N C E E S C A P E T O R O M A N C E E S C A P E T O R O M A N C E MAIN BIO BOOKS BOOKS ... WRITING Writer's Corner Each week I receive requests for advice from aspiring writers. If you, too, dream of writing romance novels, here are my suggestions on how to get started... First, join Romance Writers of America [ www.rwanational.org ] to further your education in the craft as well as the business of writing. Second, order Romantic Times magazine [ www.romantictimes.com ] to keep abreast of the books being published each month. Finally, above all, write the kinds of books you most love reading. If you were marooned on a desert island and could only have five books with you - but they all had to be the same KIND of book - what would those books be? The answer to that question can help you discover where your true passion lies, out of all the types of romances and women's fiction novels that are published each month. We have the greatest chances of being successful writing what we are truly passionate about. For those currently in school, I highly recommend that you take at least one class in each of the following subjects: logic, psychology, and business. These skills will definitely help you as a writer and non-students would do well to make an independent study of them, too.

59. Brenda Coulter: Writing Romance - What's It Like To Get The Call? What happens when an aspiring romance writer finally gets The Call? Steeple Hill Love Inspired author Brenda Coulter walks you through http://brendacoulter.com/BrendaCoulterDiary.htm

con What's it Like to Get The Call? It's the moment every aspiring author dreams about: one day your phone rings and you learn that an editor loves your manuscript and is offering a contract. Romance novelists refer to that thrilling event as "getting The Call". What's it like to get The Call, and what happens after that? How does a manuscript become a book? For the curious and for those who are waiting for their phones to ring, here's my story.... Late August, 2001 I typed, "The End" on the last page of the final draft of my manuscript. Some people say that's unprofessional. Of course the editor will have to strike it, because those words won't be printed in the book. But I needed to see them on my last page. It was my reward for accomplishing what I had set out to do. August 31, 2001 I sent a query letter with a synopsis to the publisher I was targeting. I had been writing with "Love Inspired" in mind, so I had nailed the word-count and the tone for that line. (Don't bother querying an editor unless you're sure what you've written will fit her line.) Also, it's very important for an unpublished writer to have a complete manuscript ready to go when she queries. Often the editor will request only a "partial" (usually meaning the first three chapters), but if she wants the "full," you'd better be able to zap it back to her before she loses interest. (It's okay to take 2-3 weeks to do a final polish, but I wouldn't wait any longer.)

60. Writing Romance ~ At Runboard.com writing romance ? Jamie suggested that I might be good at writing romance novels, after she read a few of the chapters I ve written. http://com1.runboard.com/bthescribesmessageboard.fwritingallothergenres.t3

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