The Tropoholic S Guide To Internal Romance Tropes

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,5 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 : 296 pages
File Size : 45,6 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 : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195065141X

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

Written for working writers, this is comprehensive reference tool will help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market a story your audience loves.

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1950651436

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

This volume 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.

Author : Cindy Dees
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,9 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 : 47,7 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 : Karen Winter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 40,6 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 : T. Taylor
Publisher : Theodora Taylor
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781942167594

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7 FIGURE FICTION by T. Taylor Pdf

There are only, in my humble opinion, two kinds of readers. Readers who love your books. and… Readers who don’t know they love your books yet. But how do you reach those readers in the second category, no matter what kind of writer you are? The answer to that question is… Universal Fantasy Universal Fantasy is why my sales tripled when I “accidentally” wrote three books that landed in the Amazon Top 100. Universal Fantasy is why some authors get gobs of gushing reviews and some authors who write “way better” get crickets. Universal Fantasy is the answer to many of the questions you might have thought were unanswerable or simply up to luck, like… • Will this sell? • Why is that selling? • Why didn’t this sell? • Will readers like what I am writing? • Why do I love the TV shows/books/entertainments I do? • Why did I buy that thing I bought when I didn’t intend to buy it? BE WARNED…once known, Universal Fantasy cannot be undiscovered. Leave this book be if you’re truly satisfied with your current writing life. But if you’re not afraid—if you’re ready to know the secret hidden inside all bestselling stories, open this gift and find out how to use UNIVERSAL FANTASY to write and market books that SELL to ANYONE.

Author : Amy Lane
Publisher : DSP Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Tami D. Cowden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0615471110

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Fallen Heroes by Tami D. Cowden Pdf

The villain is the hero of his own story - and is every bit as important as the heroic characters. This book contains the lectures and exercises from Tami Cowden's popular online class on villain archetypes. The workshop identifies and examines the motivations of the 16 literary villain archetypes, and shows what happens when heroes and heroines turn to the dark side. Here's what participants have said about the workshop: -I really enjoyed this class. Seeing these archetypes spelled out like this really gives perspective instinct does not. -Not only did this give me some really good tips on villain archetypes, but seeing the thought process behind creating a character for the archetypes helped me with your hero/heroine archetypes as well. -WONDERFUL class, again!!! It was quite a thrill figuring out which archetype matched up with the villianess of my WIP: ) . I have your exclamation about motivation stuck to my wall, just as a reminder. --I did get a chance to apply this to my characters. I put a lot more thought into my characters' motivations and I think I will have a stronger book for it. The workshop really helped me make a more consistant characters and to work through how my characters act. -I'm having trouble getting a handle on my villain in my next book, and these archetypes are really helping me. -The exercises were enlightening as well as a fun way to get into the heads of these characters. - You have given me good ideas for use in my current WIP and I'm certain I'll be using some of the others archetypes in future works.

Author : R. H. Herron
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593183502

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Hush Little Baby by R. H. Herron Pdf

Named an exciting new release by CrimeReads, BookRiot, Fresh Fiction, and The Tempest From the author of Stolen Things comes a twisty thriller that asks how tightly we are bound to our pasts, how much we can trust those around us, and how far a mother will go to protect her child. Jillian Marsh is a survivor. She escaped her toxic upbringing at the hands of her religious zealot mother as a teenager, and after hitting rock bottom due to alcoholism in her twenties, she not only got sober, she built a successful marriage and medical career, even if she wasn’t able to make amends for all the mistakes she made during her drinking days. But nearly a decade later, things are once again going downhill for Jillian. Her wife, Rochelle, has left her while Jillian is pregnant with Rochelle’s biological child, and she feels constantly unsettled in her now-empty house—items missing from their usual place, burning candles she can’t remember lighting, the screen from her bedroom window removed. Even her mommies-to-be group isn’t the solace it once was. Bree, Camille, Maggie, and Jillian vowed to not only support one another in motherhood but in their sobriety, careers, and maintaining their independence after their babies are born . . . a sisterhood that begins to unravel when the secrets between the women come unwillingly to light. As things in Jillian’s home begin to escalate, she’s forced to ask herself: Is one of her supposed friends not as trustworthy as she seems? Could Rochelle be gaslighting her in order to claim full custody of their daughter? Or, worst of all—is Jillian turning into her own mother, and imagining all of it in some sort of subconscious sabotage against her unborn child? When the missing items turn into unambiguous threats, and as the circle of those she can trust continues to dwindle, Jillian knows only one thing for sure: she will do anything to protect her baby.

Author : Tami D. Cowden,Caro LaFever,Sue Viders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 061590811X

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The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines by Tami D. Cowden,Caro LaFever,Sue Viders Pdf

Originally published: Hollywood, CA: Lone Eagle Pub., c2000.

Author : Denis Caron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1777328519

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Catch the Unicorn by Denis Caron Pdf

Feel as if success as a fiction author is as elusive as trying to catch a unicorn? Discover winning strategies that will save you time and money while selling more books!Do you love writing but hate marketing? Wish there was an easier way to promote your work while still having time to write? If you're like many other self-published authors, you've come across hundreds of methods to get exposure for your book (most of them outdated or ineffective). Worse yet, there's plenty of companies out there that offer nothing but false promises and vague claims. Because of this, it can be difficult to know where to put your money.Denis, an author and book marketing expert, has coached thousands of authors to sell more books. For the first time, he has packaged up all his experience and knowledge into a book. A no-fluff guide to save you time, money, and rejection by showing you exactly what you need to do to build a successful author business (and just as importantly, what not to do).By following the fictional story of Jane, you'll witness how she builds her successful author business from scratch. Catch the Unicorn gives you the tools you need to get a steady stream of buyers to click the Buy button every single day.In this book, you'll discover how to: Use proven and easy ways to get your book noticed (even from the millions of others on Amazon)Target thousands of readers in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee.Maximize your marketing budget by using only tested methods that get results.See what's bottle-necking your sales (the #1 simple-fix that's holding authors back)Avoid the surprisingly common pitfalls that plague new and experienced authors alike.Build your list of invested fans ready to buy your next novel.Bonus: Market if you only have one book published.Bonus: Downloadable checklist to help you stay on track.Finally, you no longer have to take on the challenge of marketing alone. Let the secrets in this book help you navigate the stormy waters of book marketing and help you finally catch your unicorn. Take advantage of this fool-proof method and realize your author potential today.Click the "Buy Now" button now because you and your book deserve success

Author : Russell Nohelty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942350317

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Monsters and Other Scary Stuff by Russell Nohelty Pdf