Romance Writing Articles
What makes a reader pick up your book, read the first page and then either put it back on the shelf or buy it? It's having all the key ingredients to a spell-binding beginning. You can accomplish a great beginning with four easy tips. More>>>
The inspiration to write your first book is like falling in love for the first time. An idea that seems magical ignites your passion, and begs to be brought to published form. So write the book! And whether you plan on querying traditional publishers, or to enter the brave new world of self-publishing, don't forget that first heady, creative urge that sent you head over heels in the first place. More>>>
If you want to capture that idea that suddenly flashed into your mind, you must do it right away. More>>>
By Mervyn Love
Unless you're a 'natural' at it, creating a living, breathing, believable character for your story can seem daunting. Are her eyes gray or blue? Should he walk tall or have a limp? Is she level headed or quick to loose her cool? There are so many aspects to creating a character, but by following this step-by-step formula, you can soon have your character ready to leap off the page.
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Dialogue is probably one of the most important things to master in your writing. Dialogue creates action. It shows rather than tells. And it's a great way to define your characters without stopping the story to write description, which will slow down your pace. More>>>
This is a compilation of some things I have already said to you. But it's about this time when some people realize that time management may be a problem. It's also about this time that you need a break from more input on what should go into a novel. More>>>
A complaint many reviewers have is that the novels they review are lacking in story or plot, especially in books by first-time authors. Too often, however, authors overlook the importance of creating a strong plot centered in the character and instead create episodic stories that read like a character's biography. More>>>
If you are an aspiring romance writer you must read romance novels similar to what you want to write. You cannot write romance novels if you don’t read them. More>>>
You have to capture the reader's interest in the first few paragraphs of your novel and you have to provide a satisfying ending. The difficult part is making the whole novel move from one point to the next in a smooth, entertaining and compelling manner. More>>>
Always use the right word, and not its nearest cousin. Mark Twain
Sometimes you'll get to a point in your novel when you don't know what comes next. This is the point when many aspiring authors will be tempted to quit, or just put it down for a while until inspiration strikes. Don't allow yourself to stop. More>>>
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