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I'm not a writer, but I do think it's fun to write and this book has helped me see how a romance novel would be pieced together, and what readers would look for. If you're interested in how to make a good romance novel, you should read this. :]
If you've ever thought of becoming a romance novelist, Writing The Great American Romance Novel is for you. Moreover, the book serves as a step by step guide to creating and publishing your own stories. Although I had always joked with my colleagues that romance novels had such a formula, I was really surprised at the depth of this reality.
Romance junkies are constantly looking for new material to feed their insatiable appetite. How about a story about a balding heroine (cancer doesn't count) or a rude abusive hero. This book states that romance novels are still the best selling books in the world.
For instance, have you ever read a good romance novel where the hero and heroine didn't grow as individuals or get through some sort of crisis. Unlike other fictional works, romance novels follow a strict formula. Over time, through trial and error, writers have learned what works and what doesn't.
I'm sure we've all read bad romance novels where the characters have no likeability or the dialogue is bad.Writing The Great American Romance Novel tells all the secrets of the best romance novelists on today's market. A must have for anyone considering any of the romance genres.
Again, the romance writing market changes so fast that you need the most up-to-date information.This book, next to the Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Romance, is one of the best books on the topic out there. They are usually lacking in some very important topics. Then, you would be even more flabberghasted at how many romance writing books I have. What to do with the manuscript once it's finished.
I think I got stuck in a mode of collecting them or something.Most of the romance writing books aren't worth the paper they are printed on. If you saw my bookshelf you would be blown away at how many books I have on the topic of writing. Catherine thoroughly discusses the topic without bogging down the reader with too-technical writing advice. Again, because you need to be up with the current times, most publishers like Silhouette and Harlequin are asking for a synopsis and three sample chapters. Maybe they'll cover a romance novel's structure but leave out what you're supposed to do with the manuscript when you're finished.
(After all, there has to be a "creative" element).Most importantly, however, she goes into the aftermath of the novel. I've scoured books high and low to figure out how to write a GOOD synopsis and this is the ONLY book that covers it in detail.If you can only afford one book on writing romance, GET THIS BOOK and forget about the rest. I don't know why I have so many. No other book that I've read on this topic covers EXACTLY how to write a synopsis. Many are outdated because the market does change rather rapidly.When looking for a romance writing "how-to" book, consider the date it's been published.
The newer the book, the better. Some books will cover how to write a query letter. This book will give you all you need to get started as a successful romance writer.Good luck.
Becoming, and Romancing the Stone just a few examples. This book was amazing. Catherine Lanigan has written some of the most beautiful Romances books. Now she tells you how you can do the same. I first bought this book for help with a romance I am trying to write and her advice on Query letters and inspiring In Spriritu chapter at the end of the book gave me the confidence to keep forging ahead in my career.
I bought this book since it looked like a good place to start writing, and I have not been disappointed. The information is concise, to the point, and has great examples. I have treated this book like a textbook and my highlighter never sees its cap. I highly recommend for a first time writer or romance books.
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