A unique, beautifully designed journal filled with helpful tips and
invaluable advice vital for every aspiring romance novelist--and every
romance fan!
For romance writers and readers alike, How to Write a Romance is a
sleek, inventive journal that will inspire you to create love stories
that stir the heart, tease the imagination, and touch the soul. Inside
this handy diary, you'll find an introduction and tip sheet compiled by
the editors of Avon Books, the premiere romance publisher.
Sharing their wisdom and expertise, the Avon Romance editors guide you
through the basic construction of a romance novel and highlight the most
common pitfalls to avoid. The pages that follow include 180 prompts
touching on every aspect of romance writing: dialogue, character
development, scene description, situational entries, and more. Exercise
your imagination and skill with such challenges as:
- Describe your heroine without her having to look in the mirror.
- Make a list of 5-10 of your hero's characteristics--be sure to include
both good and bad qualities to help clarify how he will react in
different situations.
- Write a scene between two female characters discussing something
unrelated to the hero.
- Write a meet cute in a library.
In addition, renowned bestselling Avon authors such as Eloisa James,
Beverly Jenkins, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, Sarah MacLean, Jennifer
Ryan, Lori Wilde, and more, share their own insights and offer words of
encouragement, sprinkled throughout the journal in hand-lettered text.
A beautiful keepsake and practical tool that embodies the essence of
romance fiction, How to Write a Romance will enflame your passionate
and creative spirit!
