Love and Romance, etc.
A Free Newsletter for romance novel lovers
By Bonnie Williams
Articles, featured in EzineArticles.com and CharlotteDillon.com
Articles specifically written for writers of romance - either publish or non-published, aspiring or advanced!
These articles (many written by published authors) contain expert information with topics such as developing irresistible heroes, characterization, plot development, and my personal favorite...building sexual tension, plus a whole lot more.
- Romance Writing 101 Romance writing is so much more than the "bodice rippers" of the 70's. Today, romance can on take many forms. Fantasy, science fiction, mystery, horror, and supernatural themes are becoming as popular as contemporary, historical, and regency romances. What was once rejected by publishers without a second thought is now sought by those same editors." Click here to read the full article
- Show Me - Don't Tell Me: Three Techniques to Entice Your Reader As romance writers, we've all heard the phrase "show, don't tell." But what does that really mean? And how can you tell the difference between the two?" Click here to read the full article
- Dreams Of Romance Story When you decide to write your own romance story, you have to remember that romance is never mapped out, and you have to let life take its course—even in fiction. Click here to read the full article
- Why I Love to Write Romance I love writing romance because of the opportunity to create endearing, delightful characters. Readers who are familiar with contemporary stories know now that the prime cast of a romance novel need not be limited to damsels in distress. Click here to read the full article
- Six Writing Errors to Look Out For When an author sends me a novel, I expect to receive the cleanest, best edited draft possible. For me to accept a manuscript that needs a lot of work, despite the quality of the plot and characterization, can be costly. Click here to read the full article
- Three Concerns for Writers When Writing Fiction There are a number of tics that readers (and editors) may find more annoying than amusing. [As a publisher] there are three personal nitpicks of mine: devices and phrases I have seen in bestsellers and small press offerings that are not necessarily incorrect or improper, but may cause distraction if overused in a manuscript. Click here to read the full article
- Theme: The Big Picture of Fiction One of the most important criteria to consider when looking for a literary agent is what kinds of books does the agent represent. DoesThe theme never explains the story. It's simply one of the elements that make up the story as a whole. Although each reader's experience while reading a story may differ from another reader's, the author's underlying goal, beyond entertaining, is to communicate a common ground with her readers. the agent specialize in a particular genre? If so, is it the kind of book that you will be writing? Click here to read the full article
- Building Fictional Characters One Stranger at a Time Building a fictional character is the same thing as meeting a stranger and getting to know her. Take that meeting one step at a time, or as the old saying goes, peal that onion one layer at a time. Click here to read the full article
- How To Look For A Literary Agent Online One of the most important criteria to consider when looking for a literary agent is what kinds of books does the agent represent. Does the agent specialize in a particular genre? If so, is it the kind of book that you will be writing? Click here to read the full article
