Author : Alicia Leigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0645371106
The Romance Novel Formula
Alicia Leigh
The Romance Novel Formula
The Romance Novel Formula Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of The Romance Novel Formula book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Romancing the Beat
Gwen Hayes
Author : Gwen Hayes
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Romance fiction
ISBN : 1530838614
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.
DIY MFA
Gabriela Pereira
Author : Gabriela Pereira
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781599639345
DIY MFA by Gabriela Pereira Pdf
Get the Knowledge Without the College! You are a writer. You dream of sharing your words with the world, and you're willing to put in the hard work to achieve success. You may have even considered earning your MFA, but for whatever reason--tuition costs, the time commitment, or other responsibilities--you've never been able to do it. Or maybe you've been looking for a self-guided approach so you don't have to go back to school. This book is for you. DIY MFA is the do-it-yourself alternative to a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. By combining the three main components of a traditional MFA--writing, reading, and community--it teaches you how to craft compelling stories, engage your readers, and publish your work. Inside you'll learn how to: • Set customized goals for writing and learning. • Generate ideas on demand. • Outline your book from beginning to end. • Breathe life into your characters. • Master point of view, voice, dialogue, and more. • Read with a "writer's eye" to emulate the techniques of others. • Network like a pro, get the most out of writing workshops, and submit your work successfully. Writing belongs to everyone--not only those who earn a degree. With DIY MFA, you can take charge of your writing, produce high-quality work, get published, and build a writing career.
The Romance Novel Formula
A. K. Leigh,Leigh Hatchmann
Author : A. K. Leigh,Leigh Hatchmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973593556
The Romance Novel Formula by A. K. Leigh,Leigh Hatchmann Pdf
Is there a secret formula for writing a successful romance novel? Backed by research and professional expertise, The Romance Novel Formula provides everything you need to take you from idea to first draft of your breakout romance novel. Join best-selling romance author and academic researcher, Alicia Leigh, as you discover: *How to take your love interests on the "lovers' journey" - inclusive of ALL types of romantic relationships: ménage, alien, LGBTQI, polyamory, etc. *A unique five-act structure to make your story easy to write and manage. *The specific story "beats" exclusive to the romance genre (and which other books on writing typically exclude). *The story and character arcs necessary to classify your book as romance. *How to avoid stereotypes by focusing on archetypes. *Popular romance tropes. *Essential writing techniques. *Advice on dialogue. *The most common writing mistakes . . . and how to avoid them. *Goal, motivation, and conflict. *Fear, need, and flaw (what are they, and do you need them?). *Much more! Complete with checklists and over 30 writing exercises, The Romance Novel Formula is the new essential romance writing guide for aspiring and experienced writers, plotters and pantsers, and professional researchers.
A Lady's Formula for Love
Elizabeth Everett
Author : Elizabeth Everett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593200636
A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett Pdf
What is a Victorian lady's formula for love? Mix one brilliant noblewoman and her enigmatic protection officer. Add in a measure of danger and attraction. Heat over the warmth of humor and friendship, and the result is more than simple chemistry--it's elemental. Lady Violet is keeping secrets. First, she founded a clandestine sanctuary for England's most brilliant female scientists. Second, she is using her genius on a confidential mission for the Crown. But the biggest secret of all? Her feelings for protection officer Arthur Kneland. Solitary and reserved, Arthur learned the hard way to put duty first. But the more time he spends in the company of Violet and the eccentric club members, the more his best intentions go up in flames. Literally. When a shadowy threat infiltrates Violet's laboratories, endangering her life and her work, scientist and bodyguard will find all their theories put to the test--and learn that the most important discoveries are those of the heart.
Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies
Victorine Lieske,Leslie Wainger
Author : Victorine Lieske,Leslie Wainger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119989035
Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies by Victorine Lieske,Leslie Wainger Pdf
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.
Reading the Romance
Janice A. Radway
Author : Janice A. Radway
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780807898857
Reading the Romance by Janice A. Radway Pdf
Originally published in 1984, Reading the Romance challenges popular (and often demeaning) myths about why romantic fiction, one of publishing's most lucrative categories, captivates millions of women readers. Among those who have disparaged romance reading are feminists, literary critics, and theorists of mass culture. They claim that romances enforce the woman reader's dependence on men and acceptance of the repressive ideology purveyed by popular culture. Radway questions such claims, arguing that critical attention "must shift from the text itself, taken in isolation, to the complex social event of reading." She examines that event, from the complicated business of publishing and distribution to the individual reader's engagement with the text. Radway's provocative approach combines reader-response criticism with anthropology and feminist psychology. Asking readers themselves to explore their reading motives, habits, and rewards, she conducted interviews in a midwestern town with forty-two romance readers whom she met through Dorothy Evans, a chain bookstore employee who has earned a reputation as an expert on romantic fiction. Evans defends her customers' choice of entertainment; reading romances, she tells Radway, is no more harmful than watching sports on television. "We read books so we won't cry" is the poignant explanation one woman offers for her reading habit. Indeed, Radway found that while the women she studied devote themselves to nurturing their families, these wives and mothers receive insufficient devotion or nurturance in return. In romances the women find not only escape from the demanding and often tiresome routines of their lives but also a hero who supplies the tenderness and admiring attention that they have learned not to expect. The heroines admired by Radway's group defy the expected stereotypes; they are strong, independent, and intelligent. That such characters often find themselves to be victims of male aggression and almost always resign themselves to accepting conventional roles in life has less to do, Radway argues, with the women readers' fantasies and choices than with their need to deal with a fear of masculine dominance. These romance readers resent not only the limited choices in their own lives but the patronizing atitude that men especially express toward their reading tastes. In fact, women read romances both to protest and to escape temporarily the narrowly defined role prescribed for them by a patriarchal culture. Paradoxically, the books that they read make conventional roles for women seem desirable. It is this complex relationship between culture, text, and woman reader that Radway urges feminists to address. Romance readers, she argues, should be encouraged to deliver their protests in the arena of actual social relations rather than to act them out in the solitude of the imagination. In a new introduction, Janice Radway places the book within the context of current scholarship and offers both an explanation and critique of the study's limitations.
GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict
Debra Dixon
Author : Debra Dixon
Publisher : Bell Bridge Books
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781611943184
GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict by Debra Dixon Pdf
"This book belongs on every fiction writer's bookshelf. Anyone who has ever had a story to tell and is dying to get it down on paper will find guidance and inspiration in GMC. The presentation is clear, immediate, and relevant to all writers--from novices to seasoned professionals. Experienced author Debra Dixon has done a magnificent job of demystifying the toughest aspect of fiction writing: that of a giving a story shape, form and urgency." -- Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling and RITA® Award winning author of over 40 novels and novellas "One of the best in her craft." -- Toronto Star "Goal, Motivation & Conflict is one of my all time favorites." -- Jane Porter (Flirting With Forty), award winning and bestselling author with 10 million books in print, in twenty languages and 25 countries Goal, motivation, and conflict are the foundation of everything that happens in the story world. Using charts, examples, and movies, the author breaks these key elements down into understandable components and walks the reader through the process of laying this foundation in his or her own work. Learn what causes sagging middles and how to fix them, which goals are important, which aren't and why, how to get your characters to do what they need for your plot in a believable manner, and how to use conflict to create a good story. GMC can be used not only in plotting, but in character development, sharpening scenes, pitching ideas to an editor, and evaluating whether an idea will work. Be confident your ideas will work before you write 200 pages. Plan a road map to keep your story on track. Discover why your scenes aren't working and what to do about it. Create characters that editors and readers will care about.
Open Country
Kaki Warner
Author : Kaki Warner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101187968
Open Country by Kaki Warner Pdf
Love, lies, and the perils of passion unfold in the second western romance in Kaki Warner's Blood Rose Trilogy... Hank Wilkins doesn’t remember the train wreck that he barely survived—and he certainly doesn't remember getting married. Still, honor demands he take Molly McFarlane and her niece and nephew home to his ranch in New Mexico Territory, where his new wife is quickly caught up in the boisterous Wilkins family. Caught in a desperate situation, Molly told a lie to ensure the futures of her sister’s children—children she knows little about caring for. She knows even less about caring for a man, especially silent, brooding types like Hank. But even as Molly and Hank discover each other, the spectre of the truth of Molly’s past threatens to tear their newly formed family apart...
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Jessica Brody
Author : Jessica Brody
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399579752
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.
How To Write A Romance Novel Outline
Hackney And Jones
Author : Hackney And Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1915216710
How To Write A Romance Novel Outline by Hackney And Jones Pdf
Unleash your inner romantic and craft a best-selling romance novel with ease... Imagine writing a spellbinding love story that not only enthrals readers but also brings you joy during the creative process. Our quick guide is jam-packed with easy-to-follow prompts, tips, and techniques, will guide you through the romance writing process from start to finish. There is zero fluff in here, just actionable steps for you to build your love story from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned author or a beginner, our step-by-step plan will help you outline and write your novel in just 30 days or less. With "How to Write a Romance Novel Outline," you'll learn how to craft a compelling plot, create unforgettable characters, and master the art of pacing. We'll also give you all the tools you need to come up with captivating titles, heart-wrenching plot twists, and satisfying endings. This book is the perfect introduction to romance writing and an essential resource for NaNoWriMo participants. It's also a great guide for self-publishing and writing a series of romance novels. Don't wait any longer, get your copy today and banish writers block forever! This book goes directly alongside "How to Write A Winning Fiction Book Outline - Romance Fiction Workbook"
You, Too, Can Write a Romance Novel
José de la Rosa
Author : José de la Rosa
Publisher : Babelcube Inc.
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781071521830
You, Too, Can Write a Romance Novel by José de la Rosa Pdf
Have you ever dreamed of writing your very own romance novel, but haven ́t the faintest idea of where to start? Are you an already established author, but would like a more insight into this particular genre? If the answer is YES to either of these questions, then this book is for you. YOU, TOO, CAN WRITE A ROMANCE NOVEL will provide you with all the necessary tools to not only write your very own romance novel, but also to ensure that it has the maximum chance of being published and achieving success. This manual will enable you to express yourself through the story you will tell. Its step-by-step guide and instructions will gently take you through the necessary stages, from coming up with ideas and the best way to grab the reader ́s attention from the start, right the way through to producing an exciting climax and ending that will put readers on the edge of their seats, unable to tear themselves away from your story. Once you ́ve completed your novel, it will take you through the best way to attract the attention of publishers. However, it also provides alternatives if you wish to pursue the evermore popular route of desktop publishing (publishing your own book either in ebook form, or on paper). Grab the book, turn the pages and realise your dream.
A Natural History of the Romance Novel
Pamela Regis
Author : Pamela Regis
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780812203103
A Natural History of the Romance Novel by Pamela Regis Pdf
The romance novel has the strange distinction of being the most popular but least respected of literary genres. While it remains consistently dominant in bookstores and on best-seller lists, it is also widely dismissed by the critical community. Scholars have alleged that romance novels help create subservient readers, who are largely women, by confining heroines to stories that ignore issues other than love and marriage. Pamela Regis argues that such critical studies fail to take into consideration the personal choice of readers, offer any true definition of the romance novel, or discuss the nature and scope of the genre. Presenting the counterclaim that the romance novel does not enslave women but, on the contrary, is about celebrating freedom and joy, Regis offers a definition that provides critics with an expanded vocabulary for discussing a genre that is both classic and contemporary, sexy and entertaining. Taking the stance that the popular romance novel is a work of literature with a brilliant pedigree, Regis asserts that it is also a very old, stable form. She traces the literary history of the romance novel from canonical works such as Richardson's Pamela through Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Brontë's Jane Eyre, and E. M. Hull's The Sheik, and then turns to more contemporary works such as the novels of Georgette Heyer, Mary Stewart, Janet Dailey, Jayne Ann Krentz, and Nora Roberts.
How To Write A Romance Novel Outline
Vicky Jones,Claire Hackney
Author : Vicky Jones,Claire Hackney
Publisher : How To Write A Winning Fiction Book Outline
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798215670705
How To Write A Romance Novel Outline by Vicky Jones,Claire Hackney Pdf
Unleash your inner romantic and craft a best-selling romance novel with ease... Imagine writing a spellbinding love story that not only enthrals readers but also brings you joy during the creative process. Our quick guide is jam-packed with easy-to-follow prompts, tips, and techniques that will guide you through the romance writing process from start to finish. There is zero fluff in here, just actionable steps for you to build your love story from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned author or a beginner, our step-by-step plan will help you outline and write your novel in just 30 days or less. With "How to Write a Romance Novel Outline," you'll learn how to craft a compelling plot, create unforgettable characters, and master the art of pacing. We'll also give you all the tools you need to come up with captivating titles, heart-wrenching plot twists, and satisfying endings. This book is the perfect introduction to romance writing and an essential resource for NaNoWriMo participants. It's also a great guide for self-publishing and writing a series of romance novels. Don't wait any longer, get your copy today and banish writer's block forever! This book goes directly alongside "How to Write A Winning Fiction Book Outline - Romance Fiction Workbook"
The Notebook
Nicholas Sparks
Author : Nicholas Sparks
Publisher : Sphere
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 075155765X
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks Pdf
Every so often a love story captures our hearts and becomes more than just a story - it becomes an experience to treasure and to share. The Notebook is such a book. It is a celebration of a passion both ageless and timeless, a tale of laughter and tears, and makes us believe in true love all over again. At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun is rebuilding his life on the coast after the horrors of World War II, but he is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. Allie Nelson is about to marry into wealth and security, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who stole her heart years ago. And so begins an extraordinary tale of a love so strong it turns tragedy into strength and endures everything . . . 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the film adaptation of The Notebook starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. This new edition includes gorgeous colour photographs from the film, author Q & A, discussion questions and an exclusive chapter from The Longest Ride, the new Nicholas Sparks novel.