Romancing The Beat

Author : Gwen Hayes
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Romance fiction
ISBN : 1530838614

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Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes Pdf

What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book?Writing a well-structured romance isn't the same as writing any other genre-something the popular novel and screenwriting guides don't address. The romance arc is made up of its own story beats, and the external plot and theme need to be braided to the romance arc-not the other way around.Told in conversational (and often irreverent) prose, Romancing the Beat can be read like you are sitting down to coffee with romance editor and author Gwen Hayes while she explains story structure. The way she does with her clients. Some of whom are regular inhabitants of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.Romancing the Beat is a recipe, not a rigid system. The beats don't care if you plot or outline before you write, or if you pants your way through the drafts and do a "beat check" when you're revising. Pantsers and plotters are both welcome. So sit down, grab a cuppa, and let's talk about kissing books.

Author : Gwen Hayes
Publisher : Peppermint Productions LLC
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How to Write Kissing Books, #1) by Gwen Hayes Pdf

Author : Christie Craig,Faye Hughes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781605507927

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The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel by Christie Craig,Faye Hughes Pdf

Every year, thousands of romance manuscripts are submitted to publishers, but only the best are eventually published. This simple guide—written by two awardwinning romance novelists—will show readers what it takes to break into this highly competitive market and will provide them the information they need to get their manuscript out of the slush pile and onto the bookshelf. Readers will learn how to do the following techniques: build a story from premise to plot; add a fresh twist to a classic storyline; create compelling characters; write sizzling sex scenes that carry an emotional punch; research agents and markets; write a story that an editor can’t reject; and promote themselves and their work. New writers, and even experienced writers, will find the solid howto information here invaluable. This is a musthave for aspiring writers who want to write the perfect love story.

Author : Blake Snyder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1615931716

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Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder Pdf

This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!

Author : Jessica Brody
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399579752

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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Pdf

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.

Author : Gwen Hayes
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101479162

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Falling Under by Gwen Hayes Pdf

Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life in the small California town of Serendipity Falls. But when a devastatingly handsome boy appears in the halls of her school, Theia knows she's seen Haden before- not around town, but in her dreams. As the Haden of both the night and the day beckons her closer one moment and pushes her away the next, the only thing Theia knows for sure is that the incredible pull she feels towards him is stronger than her fear. And when she discovers what Haden truly is, Theia's not sure if she wants to resist him, even if the cost is her soul.

Author : Jamie McGuire
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476719078

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Beautiful Disaster Signed Limited Edition by Jamie McGuire Pdf

Abby Abernathy is re-inventing herself as the good girl as she begins her freshman year at college, which is why she must resist lean, cut, and tattooed Travis Maddox, a classic bad boy.

Author : Libbie Hawker
Publisher : Running Rabbit Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Take Off Your Pants! by Libbie Hawker Pdf

When it comes to writing books, are you a “plotter” or a “pantser?” Is one method really better than the other? In this instructional ebook, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She’ll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can’t-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your stories are complete and satisfying without wasting time or words. Hawker’s outlining technique works no matter what genre you write, and no matter the age of your audience. If you want to improve your writing speed, increase your backlist, and ensure a quality book before you even write the first word, this is the how-to book for you. Take off your pants! It’s time to start outlining.

Author : Zoe York
Publisher : Zoe York
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781926527888

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Romance Your Brand: Building a Marketable Genre Fiction Series by Zoe York Pdf

“Genre fiction series are the bread and butter of mid-list writers. For many they make the difference between a writing dream and a writing career.” Zoe York/Ainsley Booth, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author For the first time ever in print, Zoe York breaks down how she plans a series—something she has done ten times over. Romance Your Brand is an adaptation of an intensive four-week course, now available to authors everywhere. This book covers: • high-concept pitches • world-building • taglines and blurbs • building a cast of characters • writing the first book in a series • finding comparable series • covers • how to write towards future marketing • and why ALL OF THE ABOVE should be considered before you write a single word

Author : Alicia Leigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0645371106

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The Romance Novel Formula by Alicia Leigh Pdf

Author : Dahlia Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Romance fiction
ISBN : 1499760108

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Thinking Like a Romance Writer by Dahlia Evans Pdf

"This invaluable resource is a must have for any aspiring romance writer!" In the world of romance writing, one of the most important components in an author's repertoire is their use of descriptive words and phrases. This aspect of romance writing is so often neglected, usually with disastrous results; a novel that reads like a badly written script. Fortunately, there's now a way for any writer, regardless of their experience, to get a huge head-start writing in this profitable genre. It's a secret resource that romance writers don't want you to know about! Dahlia Evans has compiled a romance writing thesaurus unlike anything ever published. This reference book is filled to the brim with words and phrases gathered from hundreds of bestselling romance novels. Using this book you will be able to describe intimate encounters of every kind without breaking a sweat. Inside You'll Discover: # 8,500 words and phrases sorted into 37 categories. # Thousands of words you can use to describe each part of the body. # Words that describe each of the five senses; taste, touch, sight, sound, smell. # Words to describe feelings and emotions. # Words that describe facial expressions. # Hundreds of words to describe intimacy. 'Thinking Like A Romance Writer' is the culmination of hundreds of hours of research and is a book destined to become a classic in the field of romance writing instruction.

Author : Rita Gallagher,Rita Clay Estrada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Love stories
ISBN : 089879756X

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Writing Romances by Rita Gallagher,Rita Clay Estrada Pdf

Jude Deveraux and 23 other top professional provide valuable, how-to advice on the passionate craft of romance writing.

Author : Cara Bristol
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947203274

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Naughty Words for Nice Writers by Cara Bristol Pdf

Third edition. Expanded and updated with more words and categories.A must-have reference for writing romance.If finding the right words for your love scene is challenging, Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus can make it easier. USA Today Bestselling Author Cara Bristol has written a thesaurus and sex scene writing guide for romance authors to help make sex scenes sizzle.Naughty Words for Nice Writers contains thousands of usable, functional synonyms geared for romance, erotic romance, and erotica. Included are more than 50 word lists and tip sheets for male and female anatomy, using the senses, foreplay, orgasm, kissing, flirting, terms of endearment, sex scene locations, specific sexual acts, sexual noises, and spanking terminology. More than a thesaurus, Naughty Words for Nice Writers is a sex scene writing guide with practical suggestions on how to craft a love scene and "show" the intimacy between your characters rather than tell it. Whether you intend to "fade to black" or spell it out in explicit detail, Naughty Words for Nice Writers will provide the craft tips and words to write an appropriate love scene.

Author : Kenneth Oppel
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781443410335

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Every Hidden Thing by Kenneth Oppel Pdf

Somewhere in the Badlands, embedded deep in centuries-buried rock and sand, lies the skeleton of a massive dinosaur, larger than anything the late nineteenth-century world has ever seen. Some legends call it the Black Beauty, with its bones as black as ebony, but to seventeen-year-old Samuel Bolt, it’s the “rex,” the king dinosaur that could put him and his struggling, temperamental archaeologist father in the history books (and conveniently make his father forget he’s been kicked out of school), if they can just quarry it out. But Samuel and his father aren’t the only ones after the rex. For Rachel Cartland this find could be her ticket to a different life, one where her loves of science and adventure aren’t just relegated to books and sitting rooms. And if she can’t prove herself on this expedition with her professor father, the only adventures she may have to look forward to are marriage or spinsterhood. As their paths cross and the rivalry between their fathers becomes more intense, Samuel and Rachel are pushed closer together. Their flourishing romance is one that will never be allowed. And with both eyeing the same prize, it’s a romance that seems destined for failure. As their attraction deepens, danger looms on the other side of the hills, causing everyone’s secrets to come to light and forcing Samuel and Rachel to make a decision. Can they join forces to find their quarry, and with it a new life together, or will old enmities and prejudices keep them from both the rex and each other?

Author : Team at Avon Books, The
Publisher : Morrow Gift
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0062899279

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How to Write a Romance by Team at Avon Books, The Pdf

A unique, beautifully designed journal filled with helpful tips and invaluable advice vital for every aspiring romance novelist—and every romance fan! For romance writers and readers alike, How to Write a Romance is a sleek, inventive journal that will inspire you to create love stories that stir the heart, tease the imagination, and touch the soul. Inside this handy diary, you’ll find an introduction and tip sheet compiled by the editors of Avon Books, the premiere romance publisher. Sharing their wisdom and expertise, the Avon Romance editors guide you through the basic construction of a romance novel and highlight the most common pitfalls to avoid. The pages that follow include 180 prompts touching on every aspect of romance writing: dialogue, character development, scene description, situational entries, and more. Exercise your imagination and skill with such challenges as: Describe your heroine without her having to look in the mirror. Make a list of 5-10 of your hero’s characteristics—be sure to include both good and bad qualities to help clarify how he will react in different situations. Write a scene between two female characters discussing something unrelated to the hero. Write a meet cute in a library. In addition, renowned bestselling Avon authors such as Eloisa James, Beverly Jenkins, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, Jennifer Ryan, Lori Wilde, and more, share their own insights and offer words of encouragement, sprinkled throughout the journal in hand-lettered text. A beautiful keepsake and practical tool that embodies the essence of romance fiction, How to Write a Romance will enflame your passionate and creative spirit!