You Can Write a Romance (You Can Write It)

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As the romance genre changes and evolves, there continues to be a need for new handbooks on writing within the genre. Estrada, founding member of Romance Writers of America, and coauthor Gallagher have written an up-to-date handbook for writing romances in the `90s. In a conversational style that occasionally rambles, they take the reader through the process of not only writing a romance and submitting it to publishers but also the production phase of book publishing. They discuss what an agent can do for a beginning writer and how to find one, and the craft of creating strong characters, plot, conflict, and resolution. They also list writers' organizations and publications of interest to fiction writers. Sprinkled liberally with quotes from well-known romance writers, this handbook will be of interest and use to all aspiring romance writers. Ann Bouricius


Book Description
Write the romance of your dreams and capture the hearts of readers everywhere. You Can Write a Romance, designed for first-time writers, is the ultimate teaching guide for those interested in writing romance stories. Rita Clay Estrada and Rita Gallagher lend their expertise to show you how to take your story from idea to completed manuscript to signed book deal - even if you have never tried to write a novel before. They explain the writing process in easy to understand terms, and help beginning writer's find there niche in the complex writing market. They also teach you how to build a strong plot, create compelling characters and sustain a dynamic beginning, middle and ending. You'll also learn what romance editors are looking for, and how stories are accepted. Create a novel your readers won't forget, with You Can Write a Romance.


About the Author
Rita Clay Estrada is a founding member of the Romance Writers of America and the organization's first president. She ahs published more than 30 romance novels for Dell, Silhouette, Leisure and Harlequin. Rita Gallgher is a widely respected teacher of novel writing and writing workshops. She also sells instructional audiotapes across the country.


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No one is more qualified to write about romance than this mother-daughter team. Rita Gallagher's list of former students reads like a who's who of bestselling authors. And when I start reading one of Rita Clay Estrada's books, I know I won't put it down until I reach the end.Read all 9 "From The Critics" >


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