The Tropoholic S Guide To External Romance Tropes

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781950651405

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The Tropoholic's Guide to External Romance Tropes by Cindy Dees Pdf

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic internal romance tropes, the stories of personal affliction, wounds, fears, and personality traits that form obstacles to love inside the hearts and minds of your characters. Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: · a detailed definition and analysis · descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly · lists of additional key scenes important to this trope · an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope · an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope · reasons why audiences love this trope · a list of similar tropes · a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781950651429

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The Tropoholic's Guide to Backstory Romance Tropes by Cindy Dees Pdf

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic backstory romance tropes, the stories made up of the lingering problems, scars, and needs from your hero’s and heroine’s pasts that must be overcome before they can achieve happiness and true love. . Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: a detailed definition and analysis descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly lists of additional key scenes important to this trope an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope reasons why audiences love this trope a list of similar tropes a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781950651382

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The Tropoholic's Guide to Internal Romance Tropes by Cindy Dees Pdf

NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic internal romance tropes, the stories of personal affliction, wounds, fears, and personality traits that form obstacles to love inside the hearts and minds of your characters. Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: · a detailed definition and analysis · descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly · lists of additional key scenes important to this trope · an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope · an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope · reasons why audiences love this trope · a list of similar tropes · a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…

Author : Karen Winter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Plots (Drama, novel, etc.)
ISBN : 0473403587

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Romance Tropes and Hooks by Karen Winter Pdf

An extensive collection of over 500 tropes and hooks. Each has a description, and some include examples and variations for crafting romance stories your readers will love.

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781492679103

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Beyond the Limit by Cindy Dees Pdf

Team Reaper has a new mission... Train the first female SEALs Navy SEAL Griffin Caldwell is not happy with his team's top-secret mission, training the first female SEALs. Griffin's determined to prove that that his trainee Sherri Tate—a former beauty queen no less—doesn't have what it takes to join the world's most elite warrior's club. Until he sees what she's capable of, and even this hard-nosed SEAL has to admit she's tough as nails. What he won't admit to is the attraction sizzling between them. Navy media officer Sherri Tate is more than just a pretty face. When she's given the opportunity to achieve her dream of becoming a SEAL, she won't let anything stand in her way, not even her arrogant trainer, who is too sexy for words. When a dangerous mission lands Sherri and Griffin in the cross hairs of the world's most feared terrorist, it's going to take everything they have to come out with their lives—and hearts—intact. Praise for Cindy Dees: "A pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled."—RT Book Reviews for Hot Intent "A well-crafted plot with plenty of action, love and danger...make this a must-read romance."—RT Book Reviews for Undercover with a SEAL

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781950651160

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All or Nothing by Cindy Dees Pdf

Ken Singleton is a broken man. A Navy SEAL, he was held prisoner and tortured for over a year by a madman before his teammates were found and rescued him. Now, he just wants to sit on a mountaintop in Tennessee and be alone. But then graduate of the Valkyrie Ops program and female SEAL, Lily VanDyke, shows up at his house. Her mission: kick Ken’s butt and get him to come back to Team Reaper. She blows into his life like a hurricane, upending his world and forcing him to face his demons as attraction explodes between. Then someone tries to kill them and Ken’s worst nightmare comes true. His captor isn’t dead and has come looking for revenge. Ken and Lily will have to confront their feelings for each other while confronting one of the most dangerous criminals on the planet. Live or die, this mission is going to be an all or nothing proposition… With over two million books sold worldwide, Cindy Dees is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 100+ books. A 2-time RITA winner and five-time RITA finalist, she writes thrillers, military romance, and romantic suspense. Cindy is also the creator and executive producer of a major television show based on her Helen Warwick thriller novel series. A former U.S. Air Force pilot and part-time spy, Cindy draws upon real-life experience to fuel her stories of life and love on the edge of danger. Praise for Beyond the Limit: “The characters are strong, bold, and take no prisoners…the chemistry between these two is off the charts magnetic…volcanic passion…fast-paced plot…a powerfully explosive and emotionally gripping read.” “Lovers of Dees’ high-stakes, fast-paced action will find exponentially increasing tension in each scene and pulse-pounding adventure that will keep readers enthralled.”

Author : Amy Lane
Publisher : DSP Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Romance fiction
ISBN : 1644058073

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Crafting Category Romance by Amy Lane Pdf

Through practical exercises in plot, conflict, and character development, Crafting Category Romance explains how to use the rules and expectations of the genre to your advantage and win a loyal readership following for life.

Author : Karen Winter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Plots (Drama, novel, etc.)
ISBN : 0473510529

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Romance Tropes by Karen Winter Pdf

Author : Barbara Seagram
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1771400617

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Barbara's Bridge Tips by Barbara Seagram Pdf

Author : Patricia McLinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1944126503

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Survival Kit for Writers Who Don't Write Right by Patricia McLinn Pdf

Can you survive in genre fiction publishing if you don't outline, if you go cross-eyed at plot charts, if you would rather clean a sewer than write a synopsis? Whether you're indie, traditional or hybrid, the answer is yes. A veteran bestselling author shares how she's survived and thrived through 50 books and 30 years in publishing.

Author : Adam L Croft
Publisher : Circlehouse
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Writing Killer Blurbs and Hooks (Indie Author Mindset Guides Book 1) by Adam L Croft Pdf

Do you want to boost your book sales quickly, and at no cost? Discover how crafting a compelling blurb and hook can take your book sales to the next level. Are you struggling to compel readers to buy your books? Do you wish there was an easy way to increase sales and find more readers? Adam Croft’s method of crafting killer blurbs and hooks has catapulted him from obscurity to a six-figure bestselling author. Perhaps best known for his killer hook ‘Could you murder your wife to save your daughter?’, Adam has repeated his success many times over. Now, for the first time, he’s sharing his secrets for crafting killer blurbs and hooks. Adam’s method differs from any which have been put forward in the past, and instead stems from the psychology of persuasion, enabling authors to convert readers without a hard sell. In this Indie Author Mindset guide, you’ll discover: - What 99% of authors get wrong when writing blurbs - What makes a great blurb - How to tweak your blurb for maximum advertising impact - How to craft a killer hook - The deep psychological secrets of the human brain which you can use to convert more readers - And much, much more! This easily accessible guide can be used by self-published and indie authors of all ability and experience levels. With this new knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be in the best possible position to boost your book sales and find new readers.

Author : Becca Puglisi ,Angela Ackerman
Publisher : JADD Publishing
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780999296301

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The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma by Becca Puglisi ,Angela Ackerman Pdf

Readers connect to characters with depth, ones who have experienced life’s ups and downs. To deliver key players that are both realistic and compelling, writers must know them intimately—not only who they are in the present story, but also what made them that way. Of all the formative experiences in a character’s past, none are more destructive than emotional wounds. The aftershocks of trauma can change who they are, alter what they believe, and sabotage their ability to achieve meaningful goals, all of which will affect the trajectory of your story. Identifying the backstory wound is crucial to understanding how it will shape your character’s behavior, and The Emotional Wound Thesaurus can help. Inside, you’ll find: * A database of traumatic situations common to the human experience * An in-depth study on a wound’s impact, including the fears, lies, personality shifts, and dysfunctional behaviors that can arise from different painful events * An extensive analysis of character arc and how the wound and any resulting unmet needs fit into it * Techniques on how to show the past experience to readers in a way that is both engaging and revelatory while avoiding the pitfalls of info dumps and telling * A showcase of popular characters and how their traumatic experiences reshaped them, leading to very specific story goals * A Backstory Wound Profile tool that will enable you to document your characters’ negative past experiences and the aftereffects Root your characters in reality by giving them an authentic wound that causes difficulties and prompts them to strive for inner growth to overcome it. With its easy-to-read format and over 100 entries packed with information, The Emotional Wound Thesaurus is a crash course in psychology for creating characters that feel incredibly real to readers.

Author : Paul Tomlinson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1977898378

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Mystery by Paul Tomlinson Pdf

Solving the Mystery of the Mystery How do you write a cozy murder mystery that readers will love? You need to include all of the things they expect to find in their favourite genre: - A murderer and a victim - An investigator - either a Great Detective in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes; a Spinster Sleuth like Miss Marple; or a fiesty modern amateur sleuth - A closed setting with a small circle of suspects - A 'Watson' to assist (or hamper!) the sleuth - An investigation that explores Means, Motive, Opportunity and Alibis - Clues to what really happened and red herrings that muddy the waters - A plot that puts all of these things together in the proper sequence Here you will find techniques and tools for creating all of these ingredients, along with detailed breakdowns of the three plot structures most often used for whodunits: the Act I Murder, the Midpoint Murder, and the Most-Likely Suspect (or Innocent Accused) story. You will also find out how locked room or 'impossible' mysteries are created and how 'inverted mysteries' differ from the usual kind. As a bonus, there is a detailed analysis of how these guidelines were used to develop, plot out, and write a full-length murder mystery novel - from original idea to final edit.

Author : Victorine Lieske
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987434781

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How to Write a Swoon-Worthy Sweet Romance Novel by Victorine Lieske Pdf

Romance novels aren't like other genres and hitting all the things that romance readers want can be tricky. How do you make your readers believe your characters are falling in love? How do you show that sizzle of attraction? How do you write a good kissing scene? How do you bring in the much-needed tension but still have your characters flirting and getting closer? In this book, I take one of my romance novels (Acting Married) and I go through the entire novel with you, basically interrupting myself to tell you what I was thinking as I was writing the novel. It's like watching a movie with commentary. I pull back the curtain so you can see why I started it the way I did, why I decided to put certain scenes in, and what pushes the romance forward in the book. I preface all this with what I consider the essentials of a good romance novel, and I end with my list of well-loved romance tropes that you can draw from in order to write your own bestselling romance novel.

Author : Paul Tomlinson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1717768717

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Suspense Thriller by Paul Tomlinson Pdf

Your in-depth guide to writing edge-of-the-seat suspense The Thriller is one of the top-selling genres for books and it