Have you dreamed of writing a bestselling romance? This is the insider's guide that tells how to make that dream a reality. Discover the secrets of successfully writing and selling a romance novel: why a manuscript must be prepared according to strict rules; submitting a novel; what a book contract really means; creating characters that come alive; how editors buy books; fiction techniques to please publishers; publicizing yourself and your novel; and what really happens to your novel behind closed doors. This comprehensive guide also contains a glossary of publishing terms important contacts and actual romance publishers' guidelines.
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Romance novelist Yvonne MacManus adopts a friendly, conversational tone for this how-to guide. Written more for the reader than the browser--it is all text, with few subtitles and no index--You Can Write a Romance is full of good examples and heartfelt encouragement. MacManus draws on her experience as a romance writer, book editor, and literary agent for the insights she offers. She is passionate about practicalities such as professionalism and organization, but she also harps on the need to proofread your work, which only makes the grammatical errors in this book more irritating. Of particular use are the reprinted writers' guidelines from the genre's top publishers.
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Author, editor and literary agent Yvonne MacManus has written a complete handbook for the aspiring romance writer. Her step-by-step guide tells how to launch a successful career as a professional writer. You Can Write A Romance And Get It Published! provides the nitty-gritty of actual writing, and what to do after your manuscript is finished. Here is a compendium of tips, tricks and techniques to get your manuscript launched through the highly competitive publishing process, beginning with a serious consideration by an acquisitions editor and on through post-publication activities such as publicity and promotion. From getting an agent to understanding the publisher's contract, every chapter in this "how-to" manual should be read carefully by the romance writer looking to become a published author Three useful appendices are also offers: a brief explanation of standard publishing terms, Romance Publishers' Guidelines, and important names and address of organizations and periodicals that a romance writer should know about and take advantage of. You Can Write A Romance And Get Published sets a new benchmark for "how-to" practicality. You Can Write A Romance And Get It Published! is "must" reading for the neophyte writer, and has much of value to even the experienced author. -- Midwest Book Review
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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MacManus Sees Writing as a Retail Business!,
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This review is from: You Can Write a Romance ... and Get It Published (Paperback)
Not mentioned in early reviews, You Can Write a Romance (etc.) is also a Writers Book Club Selection. (And the title is not repeated the way it is shown here.)This book is the nuts-and-bolts of seeing your hard work in print. What you need to know about getting published, and even if an old pro, about half of the book is an explanation of the entire editorial process--from submission right on through post-production. If you are serious about getting your fiction published, this book is indispensable. It treats authorship no differently from being in the retail world: Light-reading books are products to be marketed, and writers must understand, and accept, that to be successful. Maybe you can raise the best hogs in South Carolina, but if you can not get them to market...what good are they? So knowing what editors expect from you and from your manuscript is invaluable. If you are writing both for the emotional reward AND the potential profits, get your act together and learn from this book!
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A Must Have for Romance Writers,
By Bea Shalla "Abenteurerin" (Bamberg, Germany) - See all my reviews
This review is from: You Can Write a Romance ... and Get It Published (Paperback)
The author has written at least 3 dozen novels (many Harlequin books under pseudonyms... plus she was a literary agent.
She gives tips on how to add sizzle to your work--how to use cliff hangers, how to include details... how to query, how to write the synopsis, how to format your manuscript, etc. The book is an easy read from an author who knows what she's talking about. ***I got this book a long time ago, and I'm re-reading it again--it would be nice to have a new updated version.***
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