The Art of Romance Writing: Practical Advice from an International Bestselling Romance Writer [Paperback]

Valerie Parv (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1741143748 | ISBN-13: 978-1741143744 | Edition: 2nd

Aspiring romance writers will appreciate the industry-insider tips and practical advice offered in this fully revised and updated guide written by a top romance novelist. Step-by-step explanations to creating believable characters, handling dialogue, choosing settings, developing workable conflicts, and crafting effective plots are provided. Writers will stay on track and motivated with checklists that are included throughout. In addition to creative advice, a marketing section educates would-be authors on the major publishing houses and how to match their manuscripts to the publishers' romance lines. Writers will also learn how to pitch and hopefully sell their book in 10 minutes to an editor at a writers' conference, where to find such opportunities, and how to make the most of them. An insider's look at the kinds of manuscripts that editors are seeking in genre romance, including paranormal themes, action-adventure, inspirational, and chick lit, provides valuable insight into achieving success in a competitive marketplace.

Editorial Reviews

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"A terrific resource."  —Writer’s Journal

About the Author

Valerie Parv is the author of more than 50 romance novels, including the recent Carramer Trust series and the Code of the Outback series. She conducts writing seminars and is the author of the writing guide The Idea Factory.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin; 2nd edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741143748
• ISBN-13: 978-1741143744
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource!, August 21, 2008

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Debra K. Saturday "Debra" (Atlanta Area, GA ,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Romance Writing: Practical Advice from an International Bestselling Romance Writer (Paperback)

I found Ms Parv's book at the library. And I am pleased to say I read the whole book. Most 'how to write' books are...well, dry and tedious to read. So I skip through the pages selecting this and that. Not so with 'The Art of Romance Writing'.

Valerie draws you into her manual and pretty soon you are learning while you thought you were 'just reading'.

I have purchased this book now. Yes, it will sit on my bookshelf for future reference and I am sure it will help make my writing better.