Victorine Lieske, Leslie Wainger

Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Get your romance (writing) on! Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today's competitive market--or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have! * Refine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can't put down * Find a route to publication that works for you--mainstream, or self-published * Understand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres * Learn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fiction This Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It's also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119989042
• Artikelnr.: 67287943

Autorenporträt

Victorine Lieske is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 romance novels, as well as several books on writing. She loves all things romance and watches While You Were Sleeping about once every six months. When she's not writing, she's designing book covers or making something with her extensive yarn collection.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

About This Book 2

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Welcome to the World of Romance Writing 5

Chapter 1: Romance Writing at a Glance 7

Tuning in to the Market 8

Defining a romance 8

Subdividing romances into genres 9

Practicing Your Craft 10

Everything starts with characterization 11

It's all about emotional tension 11

Plotting, pacing, and point of view 12

Choosing Indie Publishing or Traditional Publishing 13

Exploring the pros and cons of each 13

Choosing your path 13

Best Practices of Indie Publishing 14

Working with editors and graphic designers 14

Marketing and selling your book 15

Submitting Your Manuscript 15

Choosing the right publisher 15

Putting together a selling submission 15

Chapter 2: Romancing the Marketplace: Identifying Your Options 17

Knowing Your Reader 18

Meeting the romance reader 18

Meeting the romance reader's expectations 19

Starting from Square One: Reading 20

Drawing up a reading list 20

Reading like a writer 21

Getting to Know Your Genre 22

Historical versus contemporary 22

Mainstream versus category 25

Subgenres and niche markets 28

Related women's fiction markets 35

Choosing Your Subgenre 37

What do you like to read? 38

How do you fit into the market? 39

Chapter 3: Setting Up for Writing Success 43

Finding the Perfect Time to Write 44

Making time to pursue your dream 44

Creating your writing routine 46

Building a Writer's Tool Kit 48

Sharpening up your office supplies: More than just pencils 49

Stocking the shelves: Your home library 49

Booking it: Accurate financial records 50

Accessing Resources for the Would-Be Writer 51

Joining writers' organizations -- romance-related and otherwise 51

Going where the writers are: Conferences and more 52

Taking advantage of courses and critique groups 52

Online resources 54

Part 2: Laying the Foundation: The Building Blocks of a Great Romance 57

Chapter 4: Creating Compelling Main Characters: Alpha Males and Fiery Females 59

Depending on Your Characters 60

The Key to Every Romance Is the Heroine 61

Drawing the reader into your story 61

Making your heroine feel real 61

Introducing imperfection 63

Naming your heroine 64

Creating Your Hero 66

Heroes are for loving 67

Holding out for a hero: Alphas and others 69

Looking for love in all the wrong places 74

Hello, my name is 74

Keepin' It Real: Secondary Characters 76

Remembering their roles 76

Avoiding stereotypes 77

Speaking up 77

Naming the baby (and everyone else) 78

Factoring in the future 78

Laying Concrete Strategies for Creating Characters 78

Chapter 5: Crucial Ingredients for Every Plot: Conflict, Climax, and Resolution 81

You Can't Have a Novel without a Plot 82

Where do ideas come from? 82

Letting your characters drive the plot 85

Suspense: Every Story Has It 86

Using romance to create suspense 87

Other ways of creating twists and turns 88

Making Sense Matters 89

Creating Emotional Conflict and Tension 91