21. Brenda Coulter: Writing Romance - What's It Like To Get The Call? What happens when an aspiring romance writer finally gets The Call? Steeple Hill Love Inspired author Brenda Coulter walks you through her first sale, http://brendacoulter.com/BrendaCoulterDiary.htm

con What's it Like to Get The Call? It's the moment every aspiring author dreams about: one day your phone rings and you learn that an editor loves your manuscript and is offering a contract. Romance novelists refer to that thrilling event as "getting The Call". What's it like to get The Call, and what happens after that? How does a manuscript become a book? For the curious and for those who are waiting for their phones to ring, here's my story.... Late August, 2001 I typed, "The End" on the last page of the final draft of my manuscript. Some people say that's unprofessional. Of course the editor will have to strike it, because those words won't be printed in the book. But I needed to see them on my last page. It was my reward for accomplishing what I had set out to do. August 31, 2001 I sent a query letter with a synopsis to the publisher I was targeting. I had been writing with "Love Inspired" in mind, so I had nailed the word-count and the tone for that line. (Don't bother querying an editor unless you're sure what you've written will fit her line.) Also, it's very important for an unpublished writer to have a complete manuscript ready to go when she queries. Often the editor will request only a "partial" (usually meaning the first three chapters), but if she wants the "full," you'd better be able to zap it back to her before she loses interest. (It's okay to take 2-3 weeks to do a final polish, but I wouldn't wait any longer.)

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23. Writing Romance This readerfriendly book shows you how to realize your creative dream and make money too. http://www.fedpubs.com/subject/commun/write_rom.htm

Writing Romance, 2nd Edition Learn how to: Develop believable characters Write romantic scenes Set up a suspenseful story Research your plot details Use your computer to write most efficiently Work with an agent Find a publisher Sell your book The author, Vanessa Grant, is the successful author of 29 romance novels for Harlequin and Zebra books. Comments about the previous edition: Written by Vanessa Grant. Published by Self-Counsel Press, 2001. Catalogue No. Price Format Softcover Pages Language English only Price and availability subject to change. Shipping and applicable taxes extra. Questions about this product? Please e-mail us Last modified: September 10, 2001 Communications and Writing main page What's New Home Search ... E-mail Us 165 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 3B8

24. Writing Romance Fiction By Carolyn Jewel Historical Romance Novelist. Prove it! Master the art of showing Bring your writing to Life with strength and specificity. http://www.carolynjewel.com/craft/workshop.shtml

Home Books For Writers Fun Stuff ... Site Map Carolyn's Writing Workshop What I Learned the Hard Way Hold onto your hats, these sections are no-holds-barred. I give my opinion without mincing words. My opinion is based on experience. Painful experience. Plus, examples, real life ones you can apply to your own work. If you'd like to improve your writing, read on. Craft Rules To Write By Ten Rules for Writing Fiction Plus, Innermost Secrets Revealed Liven things Up Activity is Good for You. The Reader can figure it out: Show Don't Tell "Prove it!" Master the art of showing Bring your writing to Life with strength and specificity. Not Again! When Repetition Goes Bad. Like Gaul, divided in three parts. Micro Repetition. Macro Repetition. Mega Repetition. Conquer repetition wherever you see it, (well almost everywhere). I Believe! Accuracy More on Why Details Count Location, Location, Location. Where is everybody? Ouch! How did that desk get there? Miscellaneous Important Stuff Prologues Should you have one? Writing Steamy Scenes Plotting Set-Up, Your Plot's Foundation

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Home Books For Writers Fun Stuff ... Site Map Carolyn's Writing Workshop On Writing Simpleness is another aesthetic preference, not an information display strategy, not a guide to clarity. What we seek instead is a rich texture of data, a comparative context, an understanding of complexity revealed with an economy of means. Edward R. Tufte, Envisioning Information, Graphics Press 1990 OK, so Professor Tufte is writing about the graphical display of information, such as in a chart or graph or a drawing of some sort intended to display (drum roll) information. Isn't that what a novel is? Words are data. If you can do what Professor Tufte has so compellingly suggested, you can write a novel that gets published. But that's not easy! Nope, it sure ain't. If it were easy, getting published would be no big deal. Got any Examples? Why, yes, I do. Take a look at Carolyn's Workshop . Here you'll find common errors, explanations of why Carolyn thinks they're bad and examples of how to fix them. Plus, how to format your manuscript Got any Advice? You bet!

26. The Writer Gazette: Writing Resource Site For Writers On Freelance And Publishin Being an avid writer of romance fiction, it was the book I had been looking for. writing romance is a great source for writers just venturing out into the http://www.writergazette.com/reviews/review6.shtml

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27. Inkygirl Archives - A Weblog For Writers Tips and Tricks to writing romance by Mary Beth Lee is a collection of writing tips for beginning Part of the Red River Romance Writers site . (More) http://www.electricpenguin.com/ohi/inkygirl/archives/genres_romance_writing/

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30. Road To Romance -- An Interview With Toni Blake BH When did you know you wanted to write romances? As far as writing romance goes, though, as mentioned above, Jennifer Crusie s work really http://www.roadtoromance.ca/spots/spottblake.htm

Home Author's Connection Reviews First Timer's Club ... Contests Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy a chat with romance author Toni Blake. Road to Romance reviewer/interviewer Barb Hicks recently spoke with romance author Toni Blake about her writing, her inspiration and what's coming up next. BH When did you know you wanted to write romances? TB I'd been writing off and on for most of my life when, in 1995, a close friend and critique partner gave me Jenny Crusie's first two Temptations and said, "You should be writing romance." At the time, I hadn't read a romance for many years and was sadly out of touch with what a romance novel really *was*, but as soon as I read those books, I knew I had finally found the right place to focus my writing. BH What authors, if any, influenced your desire to write? If not writers, was there anyone to encourage you? TB I have a friend whose quite well known in literary and poetry circles - Sherman Alexie - whose prose really lifted my desire to write to a higher level back in the early 90's. As far as writing romance goes, though, as mentioned above, Jennifer Crusie's work really influenced me, and Teresa Medeiros's as well. As for encouragement, I've always been fortunate enough to be surrounded by supportive people. My husband, my parents, my friends, and all the other writers I've met along the way have always been encouraging from the beginning. BH How long did it take you to get your first book published and how many rejections did you get?

31. Romance Writing Archive of articles, ideas, insights relating to writing romance and the romance genre. By Lori A. Levesque. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/romance_writing

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34. Writers Store: Writing Romance - Vanessa Grant Have you ever read a romance novel and thought, “I could do this”? How To Write A Dirty Story Reading, Writing, and Publishing Erotica http://www.writersstore.com/product.php?products_id=458

35. Stephie Smith's Writing Resources Informative articles on writing romance in their Tips and Techniques pages, Net writing romance Resources currently (5/15/03) has 104 web sites listed http://www.stephiesmith.com/historical.html

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36. The Director's Chair - Monthly Ezine For Filmmakers (55 Story Elements For Writi 2) THE FEATURE ARTICLE 55 Story Elements for writing romance of 55 elements to help you write a romance script or novel. http://www.actioncutprint.com/ezine-41.html

The Monthly Newsletter and Resource Center for Filmmakers Filmmaking Ezine Read a Back Issue of "The Director's Chair" THE DIRECTOR'S CHAIR Free Monthly Ezine for Film and Television Directors January 7, 2004 Scene 5 - Take 1 Published once a month. Publisher: Peter D. Marshall Email: mailto:pdm@actioncutprint.com Web Site: http://www.actioncutprint.com Dear Friend, You are receiving The Director's Chair because you requested a subscription. Subscribe and Unsubscribe instructions are at the end of this Ezine. PRIVACY STATEMENT: This Subscriber List is a private mailing list and will not be made available to other companies or individuals. I value every Subscriber and respect your privacy. CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Action-Cut-Print! 3. Feature Article - 55 Story Elements for Writing Romance 4. Back Issues of The Director's Chair 5. Quote of the Month 6. Out Takes - Movie Cliches: Money

37. Romance Writing Novel For Romance Writers romance writing course for romance writers. I had no idea that in writing romance novels, I was tapping into the most soughtafter fiction in the world, http://www.freelance-writing.net/romance-writing.htm

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38. BookPage Fiction Review: Writing Romances So you think you want to be a romance writer? The Romance Writers of America is the largest adult writer s organization in the world with over 7500 members. http://www.bookpage.com/9702bp/romance/writingromances.html

Writing Romances A Handbook Writer's Digest Books, $18.99 ISBN 089879756X Buy or borrow this book! Support your local independent bookseller Find it in a WorldCat library Compare prices at major online bookstores So you think you want to be a romance writer? The Romance Writers of America is the largest adult writer's organization in the world with over 7,500 members. Two of the founding members of RWA, Rita Gallagher and Rita Clay Estrada, have edited Writing Romances: A Handbook , a compilation of essays covering all aspects of the genre. From the business of writing and publishing to an exploration of the subgenres within romance, this book will put any aspiring romance author on the right path to success. Some of the most popular and prolific names in romance have contributed their knowledge and advice. Jude Deveraux's "Secrets for Creating a Best-Selling Romance" is a critical look at the cliches of genre fiction. Diana Gabaldon writes on the melding of romance with the paranormal. Jo Beverly discusses the Regency era. Dan and Christina Dodd do the most service by explaining "How Selling a Book Changes Your Life." Once you stop laughing, you will head for the word processor. These authors and this book are what you should be reading if you want to be the one contributing the next edition. ProMotion, inc.

39. BookPage Nonfiction Review: Romance Roundup Huesby What s a nice Ohio State Ph.D. candidate like you doing writing romance? Jennifer Crusie Actually, the Ph.D. got me started writing romance. http://www.bookpage.com/9803bp/romance/roundup.html

Review by Sandy Huseby M arch blows in one of romance writing's freshest voices, now making her hardcover debut. Love's a funny thing Tell Me Lies , by Jennifer Crusie, is a masterstroke of wry examination of truth and lies. Little white lies, big whoppers, even self-deception come under Crusie's comedic look at what happens when a self-described nice girl decides to go "bad." Not that heroine Maddie Faraday doesn't have just cause. Her day starts with the discovery of black lace lingerie (not hers) under the seat of her husband's car. Then her old, first love shows up in town asking questions about her husband's finances. Hmmm. What's a woman to do? In the case of Crusie's crackling great tale of life, love, and lies in small town Frog Point, Ohio, Maddie decides to demand a divorce. In the process, she discovers that she is much more than wife and mother, she is a person able to cope with incredible crises and emerge triumphant. Maddie Faraday is a woman whose vulnerabilities and strength of character will make you cheer her on. Crusie writes with a voice that is brutally funny, alternately in-your-face raucous and so poignant you'll laugh with tears streaming down your cheeks. She transcends comparison, and this tale is a pure gem.

40. Authors On The Web - 2004 Romance Author Roundtable Besides it doesn t matter if you re writing romance or science fiction or Just like romance writers, they have devoted fans who appreciate their work. http://www.authorsontheweb.com/features/0402-romance/romance-q7.asp

-select- TheBookReportNetwork.com BookReporter.com ReadingGroupGuides.com AuthorYellowPages.com Teenreads.com Kidsreads.com 2004 Romance Author Roundtable 7. AOTW: In the publishing business, do you feel there is a stigma attached to romance novels and, by extension, romance authors? Are the subgenres that are being used to define novels today - romantic suspense, historical romance, romantic mystery - an attempt to eliminate any stigma attached to the romance genre? Jane Feather: I don't see how one can stigmatize a genre that arguably outsells most of the other forms of popular fiction. If there was a stigma it would attach as much to the readers of these books as to the authors and the industry itself. If I remember rightly, Stephen King spoke to this a couple of months ago. His point, as I recall, was that those who despise popular fiction are closing their minds to significant aspects of their own world. They're out of touch with the way their world works. It's like saying I only ever listen to Mozart; who are these Beatles? I have been asked on several occasions when I'm going to write a "proper" book. It's a question I dismiss with the contempt it deserves. If the questioners had ever written a work of fiction they would never even formulate such a question, and if they haven't, they don't have the right to ask it. I'm assuming that subgenres are a useful marketing tool. They enable the industry to tell which aspect of the genre is the particular flavor of the month. I have my doubts as to how reliable that is. My first historical was initially declined on the grounds that it was "essentially a Regency, and you can't give Regencies away nowadays." It didn't take long for that to turn around, and I spent the next few years writing nothing but Regencies because someone believed that that was what the market demanded.

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