- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Writers Digest Books (July 15 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0898798620
- ISBN-13: 978-0898798623
- Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 15.3 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #654,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As the romance genre changes and evolves, there continues to be a need for new handbooks on writing within the genre. Estrada, founding member of Romance Writers of America, and coauthor Gallagher have written an up-to-date handbook for writing romances in the `90s. In a conversational style that occasionally rambles, they take the reader through the process of not only writing a romance and submitting it to publishers but also the production phase of book publishing. They discuss what an agent can do for a beginning writer and how to find one, and the craft of creating strong characters, plot, conflict, and resolution. They also list writers' organizations and publications of interest to fiction writers. Sprinkled liberally with quotes from well-known romance writers, this handbook will be of interest and use to all aspiring romance writers. Ann Bouricius
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Write the romance of your dreams and capture the hearts of readers everywhere. This complete guide shows you how.
You Can Write a Romance combines the skills of award-winning author Rita Clay Estrada and renowned instructor Rita Gallagher, the esteemed "First Ladies" of the Romance Writers of America. Together, they'll show you how to take your story from idea to completed manuscript to signed book deal - even if you've never tried to write a novel before.
You'll learn the genre's special categories, what romance editors are looking for, and how stories are accepted. There's also in-depth instruction on the craft of romance writing, from creating lively heroines to developing plots that are fresh and compelling.
Create a novel your readers won't forget. With You Can Write a Romance, you can begin today!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Professional genre writing 101.,
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This review is from: You Can Write a Romance (Paperback)
Not much detailed ground is covered in this slim volume, but Estrada and Gallagher do show the novice romance writer the business ropes and how to best use them without strangling yourself in the process (something I wish more writing classes had done). This is the first book about romance writing I have read (and it will not be the last, of that I am sure), but it showed me that I still have much to learn about both the genre and the industry. Then again, one is always learning. Recommended.
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Insightful,
By babygurl "book maven" (Nunya) - See all my reviews
This review is from: You Can Write a Romance (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book and think its very helpful. I plan on writing a romance soon and this book broke it all down - what makes a romance sell. You'll need it you plan to write a romance. Buy this.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too basic,
By Magicians_assistant (global citizen) - See all my reviews
This review is from: You Can Write a Romance (Paperback)
There is nothing in this book that any person with common sense doesn't already know. I would reccomend getting The Idiot's Guide to getting Your Romance Published- by Julie Beard, instead.
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