{"product_id":"writing-a-romance-novel-for-dummies-isbn-9781119989035","title":"Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your romance (writing) on! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting a Romance Novel For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today’s competitive market—or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, \u003ci\u003eWriting a Romance Novel For Dummies i\u003c\/i\u003es easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have!  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can’t put down \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a route to publication that works for you—mainstream, or self-published \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fiction \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It’s also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Welcome to the World of Romance Writing 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Romance Writing at a Glance 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning in to the Market 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a romance 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdividing romances into genres 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Your Craft 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything starts with characterization 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s all about emotional tension 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting, pacing, and point of view 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Indie Publishing or Traditional Publishing 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the pros and cons of each 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your path 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Practices of Indie Publishing 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with editors and graphic designers 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing and selling your book 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmitting Your Manuscript 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right publisher 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting together a selling submission 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Romancing the Marketplace: Identifying Your Options 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Reader 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the romance reader 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the romance reader’s expectations 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from Square One: Reading 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing up a reading list 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading like a writer 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Your Genre 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical versus contemporary 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMainstream versus category 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubgenres and niche markets 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated women’s fiction markets 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Subgenre 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat do you like to read? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do you fit into the market? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Setting Up for Writing Success 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Perfect Time to Write 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time to pursue your dream 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating your writing routine 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Writer’s Tool Kit 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharpening up your office supplies: More than just pencils 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking the shelves: Your home library 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooking it: Accurate financial records 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Resources for the Would-Be Writer 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining writers’ organizations — romance-related and otherwise 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing where the writers are: Conferences and more 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of courses and critique groups 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline resources 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Laying the Foundation: The Building Blocks of a Great Romance 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Creating Compelling Main Characters: Alpha Males and Fiery Females 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepending on Your Characters 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Key to Every Romance Is the Heroine 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing the reader into your story 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your heroine feel real 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing imperfection 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming your heroine 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Hero 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeroes are for loving 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding out for a hero: Alphas and others 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for love in all the wrong places 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHello, my name is 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeepin’ It Real: Secondary Characters 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering their roles 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding stereotypes 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking up 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming the baby (and everyone else) 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactoring in the future 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying Concrete Strategies for Creating Characters 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Crucial Ingredients for Every Plot: Conflict, Climax, and Resolution 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can’t Have a Novel without a Plot 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere do ideas come from? 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting your characters drive the plot 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuspense: Every Story Has It 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing romance to create suspense 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther ways of creating twists and turns 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense Matters 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Emotional Conflict and Tension 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional versus intellectual conflict 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal versus external conflict 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal versus situational conflict 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Conflict Effectively 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping them together 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting conflict complicate your plot 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking two steps forward and one step back 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing sexual tension to deepen conflict 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreaming of love 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving “I love you” for the right moment 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd They Lived Happily Ever After 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your reader believe 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDark moment: Where all is lost 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClimax: Timing is everything 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolution: Endings made easy 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Setting the Scene 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Where Your Story Takes Place 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the lead of your characters and plot 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining the real world or living in your imagination 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your setting in check 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Time 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Setting to the Fullest 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIlluminating your characters 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your setting a character 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Outlining versus Discovery Writing 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying What Kind of Writer You Are 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlining methods 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovery writing methods 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlining: Mapping Out Your Story 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can an outline do for you? 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat belongs in an outline? 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your outline effectively 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to your creativity 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovery Writing: Letting Your Story Unfold 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting the characters guide you 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlotting as you go 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting stuck in the rewriting trap 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Putting Pen to Paper 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Finding Your Own Voice 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Up for Yourself 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevealing where readers hear your voice 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the language your own 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your words wisely 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing what you say with what your characters know 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Show in Show and Tell 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what you need to say, and then saying it 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking metaphorically 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing your characters 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking every word count 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking too much 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling It Like It Is 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your writing clear 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving right along 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Letting Your Characters Speak 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Characters Voices 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking every character unique (and real) 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving every character a consistent voice 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the secondary-character challenge 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Great Dialogue 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing dialect and accents effectively 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeepin’ it cool: A word about slang 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing dialogue to convey information naturally 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting dialogue on paper 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Using Point of View 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are they thinking? 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing whose voice to use 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal monologues and how to use them 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Pacing: The Secrets of Writing a Page-Turning Romance 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacing Doesn’t Mean Racing 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacing and Plotting: Two Halves of a Whole 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what readers care about 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s not only what happens, it’s when and where 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to tell and what to leave out 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the Dreaded Sagging Middle 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing a sagging middle 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping the sag before it starts 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with it 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow It, Don’t (Always) Tell It 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the power of dialogue 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling it like it is: Using narrative effectively 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the balance between showing and telling 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProse That Goes and Prose That Slows 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Taking It All Off: Writing Love Scenes 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Sex and Romance 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where and When 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating sexual tension 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding when the time’s right 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing love scenes to increase the tension 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing love scenes to support your pacing 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Scene 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your market 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s not what they do, it’s how you describe it 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Putting It All Together: Mechanics Count, Too 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Starting and Stopping 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Winning Beginning 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to hook your reader 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to bore your reader 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cute meet: Necessary or not? 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Theory into Practice 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your starting point 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacktracking to the background 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening lines that work 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing Can’t-Miss Chapters 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing every chapter as a new beginning 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeave ’em wanting more: Effective chapter endings 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping transitions fresh 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from Scene to Scene 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStringing scenes together 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing scene endings as mini-chapter endings 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntercutting scenes 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Getting Your Story Straight: Doing Research 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting It Right: Priority Number One 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Research Work for You 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what you need to know 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding information overload 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Down to Business 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming is everything 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing like a pro 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Facts 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurfing the Net: Great information (and misinformation) 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting your local library and bookstore 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a nose for news 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking time to stop, look, and listen 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling for fun and profit 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to experts 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Permissions 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining when permission is necessary 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling out the paperwork 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Neatness Counts — and So Does Grammar 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Importance of Good Writing 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding good references 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing grammar and spell-check programs 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a course 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking a friend 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Point with Punctuation 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComma placement 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ellipses and em dashes 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Dialogue and Narrative 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Thoughtful and Relevant Word Choices 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t choose a fancy word when a simple one will do 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t use incorrect synonyms 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch for repeated words 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting for Success 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting your margins 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the right fonts and spacing 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking your story into paragraphs 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding common formatting mistakes 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting with indie publishing in mind 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Work One Last Time 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Traditional Or Indie Publishing — Which Is Best for You? 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Choosing Your Publishing Path 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing Your Options 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the pros and cons of how you publish 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging course 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying on top of a quickly changing landscape 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing and Contrasting the Paths 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional publishing 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndie publishing 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Hybrid Author: The Best of Both Worlds 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Finding Success in Indie Publishing 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Your Success 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Professional Product 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudging a book by its cover 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a tagline (it’s all in the hook) 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting blurbs 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your website 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Launch Team 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending out ARCs 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding helpful services 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming Your Launch Plan 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting your sales 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Momentum 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a newsletter 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving away a reader magnet 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing an ISBN 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering your copyright 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining a Library of Congress Control Number 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter You Publish 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing market research 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying for ads 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the power of free 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Selling Your Manuscript: Traditional Publishing 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmitting Made Simple 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing your research 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a successful query letter 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether You Need an Agent 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding an agent’s job 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an agent 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up the Contract 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing up with questions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading (and rereading) the fine print 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting help 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for a Win-Win Negotiation 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Your Editor 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the relationship work 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising your book one last time 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine editing set straight 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Handling Rejection 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Rejection Letter Is Really Saying 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegarding rejections 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising and resubmitting 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Revision Process 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing editor queries 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an incremental approach 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing timely 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen great minds don’t think alike 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the resubmission process 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Common Issues 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour heroine isn’t as sympathetic as she needs to be 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour pacing is erratic 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour hero’s too strong\/arrogant\/tough 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour plot lacks the necessary complexity 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour characters’ motivations aren’t clear 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour characters seem more like types than real people 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing Your Chance of Success 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a positive attitude 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with rejection, emotionally and professionally 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with bad reviews 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tropes Every Editor Knows — and Why They Still Work 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarriage of Convenience 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStranded with a Stranger 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunaway Bride 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecret Baby 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond-Chance Romance 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack from the Dead 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMistaken Identity 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWoman in Jeopardy 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dad Next Door 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven Sketchier Setups 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips for Coming Up with a Successful Title 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeak the Reader’s Language 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Long and the Short of It 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry Single-Word Titles 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch Title and Tone Perfectly 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Keywords 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider Alliteration 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoin a Cliché 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Names 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Connections 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow in Others’ Footsteps 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips for Avoiding Common Writing Mistakes 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember the Reader’s Expectations 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Overwrite 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove It or Lose It 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet Your Characters Drive the Plot 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow That Effective Conflict Comes from Within 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure You Have Enough Plot 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Story on Track 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Your Reader Interested 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Forget the Details 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the Story Moving 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Questions Every Romance Writer Needs to Ask Herself 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Write Romance Novels? 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Can’t I Get Started? 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Can I Do When the Ideas Don’t Come? 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Can I Focus and Stay Positive When Things Go Wrong? 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Is It Research and When Is It a Waste of Time? 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Should I Publish or Submit My Manuscript? 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo I Need an Agent? 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Handle a Friend’s Success? 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen and How Do I Follow Up on My Book’s Status? 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Do I Let Go of a Book? 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat Writer’s Block 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork Your Way Through It 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect a Different Scene 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLook at the Last Scene You Wrote 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite a Scene That You Won’t Use 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eView the Scene from a Different Angle 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Focus on Perfection 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop in the Middle 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze Your Outline 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRe-energize Your Creative Instincts 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Another Project (If All Else Fails) 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 357\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorine Lieske \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew 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