'If you've ever dreamed of writing a romance novel, then this is the insider's guide for you. Valerie Parv, author of the authoritative and bestselling The Art of Romance Writing, has drawn together a 'dream team' of romance writers who each share their secrets to writing successful romance fiction.
Valerie and her co-contributors, Jennie Adams, Helen Bianchin, Daphne Clair, Lilian Darcy, Robyn Donald, Kelly Ethan, Alexis Fleming, Elizabeth Rolls and Meredith Webber - all successful romance writers whose books have appeared on international bestseller lists - answer the questions most often asked of published authors: how do I make my characters live; my dialogue feels flat - how can I fix it; how did you begin writing romance novels; how do I make sure my book hits the right emotional heights; I don't have to edit my own work, do I; can I do anything to market my manuscript, and many more.
Aimed at both new and experienced writers studying the craft, this fascinating guide will give you everything you need to know about writing romance and getting published.' (Publisher's blurb)
Only material by Australian authors individually indexed. Other material in this issue includes:
'When most readers go into a bookstore, they don't take a lot of notice of who publishes the book they're browsing through or looking for, they just want to buy the darn thing. They take even less notice of what imprint the book is published under. One thing that regular readers of series romance are much more aware of, however, is lines. They may not use this word. They're more likely to say, 'the ones with the purple covers', 'the Silhouette Special Edition', or 'the medical romances'. But they know that when they pick up any book with a particular look - the purple cover, the word 'sexy' emblazoned on the front - they're being promised certain ingredients.
This chapter is my take on why research is fun and how to make it not only relevant, but vital to your story. This is about concepts and ideas, not detail. Although I use Regency examples, the principles can be applied to any period.
