Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America
by Romance Writers of America (Organization)
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Author: Romance Writers of America (Organization)Editor: Rita Gallagher
Editor: Rita Clay Estrada
Edition: Hardcover
Published: 1997-03
ISBN: 089879756X
Number of pages: 209
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Book Reviews of Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America
Book Review: Misleading title
Summary: 3 Stars
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.
Summary of Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America
For the aspiring romance writer who needs a little direction, Writing Romances: A Handbook by the Romance Writers of America is an excellent starting point. Divided into four sections, the business of romance is discussed in the first section, including thorough treatments of subjects such as agents, handling publicity, networking, and "the life and times of a manuscript." The following two sections closely examine the processes of researching and writing a novel--from writing with passion to point of view and writing with a partner--while the final section focuses on writing specific types of romances, including the regency, the short contemporary, and the historical romance. All 25 topics are handled by experts in the field: the business side of romance is presented by successful agents, publicists, and editors, while romance writing is handled by bestselling authors such as Jude Deveraux, Diana Gabaldon, and Janet Dailey.Literature & Fiction Books
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