Kate Walker's 12-point Guide to Writing Romance (Studymates) [Paperback]

Kate Walker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 184285044X | ISBN-13: 978-1842850442 | Publication Date: December 31, 2004

Are you a budding romance writer? Then learn from an expert. Kate Walker writes modern romance for women and sells internationally. Here, she explains her approach to writing novels that keeps the reader gripped and holds them with that vital "page turning quality". You can use all of the hooks you want to, but if your story does not have heart, it simply will not sell. This book will explain: The 3 most important components to make a romance novel a bestseller; The connection between reading a romance & a good sexual experience; How you involve your reader with the hero and heroine in your novel; The two types of personal conflict and how to deal with them; The 4 components of great dialogue; The 4 aspects of character focus; The two purposes behind the development of sensuality in your novel; The before & after events you must include when writing passion scenes; The importance of your hero; How to write the 3 aspects of his character; The importance of the heroine; How to answer the question 'why?'; How to write the intense black moment; Write believable happy endings

Editorial Reviews

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Kate Walker has come up with another keeper. A fabulous resource, ...If you write romance, do yourself a favour and get this book. You won't be disappointed. Trish Morey www.trishmorey.com

About the Author

Kate Walker has written more than 40 Romance Novels and has been published across the world. She teaches creative writing techniques at a number of writing venues throughout the year, including the Writer's Holiday at Caerleon. She also attends the Romance Writer's Association in the USA where she gives talks and holds workshops.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Studymates Ltd (December 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184285044X
• ISBN-13: 978-1842850442
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,127,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide, April 9, 2007

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reader99 "reader99" (England, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kate Walker's 12-point Guide to Writing Romance (Studymates) (Paperback)

Kate Walker is a seasoned professional writer. Her first novel was published way back in 1984. She has written over fifty books and currently has two Harlequin Presents books out this year.

This book explains: how to write emotion and create page turning quality. How to create conflict amidst your characters and why it is a major essential component of your novel. Why dialogue is the lifeblood of your knowledge. How to make dialogue sound realistic. How to make your characters real. How to create the required sharp focus on your hero and heroine. How to develop supporting characters that work. Why flashbacks are important in some stories and how to create them in your novel. Why sensuality is imporant and how to develop sensuality between your hero and heroine. How to pace the development of the romance that is occurring between your hero and heroine. How to write the love scene between your hero and heroine and the importance of 'after'. The importance of the hero and his essential 'vital' vulnerability'. The filter role of the heroine for the reader. The heroine's 21st century response to conflict. How to answer the question 'why?'. How to write the intense black moment and why it is so important. She also has a chapter devoted to the practicalities - agents, market study, rejection, revisions, synopsis', queries etc.

In short the book covers everything that romance writer needs to develop their craft. I found this book to be pretty comprehensive and clearly laid out. If you are serious about writing then this book should be on your shelf.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone who wants to write fiction!, April 29, 2008

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This review is from: Kate Walker's 12-point Guide to Writing Romance (Studymates) (Paperback)

This is a wonderfully written book. I've been writing for some time but it wasn't until I read this book that I realized why my writing wasn't working. This is a MUST read for anyone who wants to write fiction. Easy to read, to understand, and right to the point.

Read it...you won't be disappointed...in fact you'll wish you'd read it sooner.

I was told she's coming out with an updated edition, so watch for that.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance from the Paradise in the Pacific, April 2, 2011

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Nas Dean - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kate Walker's 12-point Guide to Writing Romance (Studymates) (Paperback)

Kate Walker's 12-point Guide to Writing Romance (Studymates)

Kate Walker has been a successful romance writer for the last twenty five years. So she is a fountain of information regarding category romance.

Kate Walker's 12-POINT GUIDE to WRITING ROMANCE is perfect for writers who are targeting Harlequin Mills and Boon. However, its teachings are great for any romance writer, regardless of which publisher they are planning to submit their work to. The topics covered in it could be applied to any romance novel and sub-genre.

And the KATE WALKER'S 12 POINT GUIDE TO WRITING ROMANCE is a tremendous writer's tool to have. It's separate Chapters are so much help. There's a chapter on :
Focus
Sensuality
Passion
Characterisation and Heroines
Plotting
The Intense Black Moment
Emotion
Conflict
Dialogue and the
A Beleivable Happy Ending among some others.

It's a great help to aspiring writers who can't be present in her workshops.