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"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Your Romance Published"

by Julie Beard

Alpha Books, 2000

Paperback Edition

ISBN#002863196X

$16.95 (less 20% disc.)*

Table of Contents

Part 1: Falling in Love with Love: Understanding the Magic of Romance

1. The Power of Love

2. Love is Here to Stay

3. Love is a Many Splendored Thing

4. Match Made in Heaven

5. Lover's Leap
Part 2: Seven Aspects of Highly Affecting Romances

6. Plotting: Fresh Take on an Age-Old Story

7. Characterization: Heroes to Die for and Heroines to Cry For

8. Pacing: Timing is Everything

9. Voice: Yours and Your Characters'

10. Conflict: The Magic Ingredient

11. Emotion: Tugging at the Heartstrings

12. Under the Covers: Sex and the Single (or Married) Romance Writer
Part 3: After the Romance: Bringing Up Baby

13. Research Recap

14. Polish Until It Shines

15. Feedback: It Hurts So Good

16. Hiring an Agent

17. Finding an Editor

18. Submissions: Laying Your Heart on the Line

Part 4: The Writing Biz

19. You're Published, Now What?

20. Advances and Royalties

21. Acting Like a Professional

22. Promotion Tips

23. Nuts and Bolts of the Biz

24. Romancing the Industry

25. The Last Word (Or Why You Really Can Do This)

APPENDICES

A. Glossary

B. Romance Publishers

C. Writing Resource Books

D. Romance Reviewers and Publications

E. Writing and Publishing-Related Organizations

F. Press Releases

INDEX

SYNOPSIS: Multi-published, best-selling romance author, Julie Beard, has written an invaluable resource for the romance writer, whether aspiring or mid-career. Learn how to master the rules of romance style, create lovable characters, network the industry, and revise your manuscript. Complete with a Quick-reference card, this book will take you from the planning stages to the publicity stages of writing and selling your romance novel. Full of advice from the experts, it's a must for every romance writer's shelf.

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Past Featured Title Below is a short description of a past featured book, its table of contents, bibliographic information, and a scan of the cover. This page also provides you with a direct link to Amazon.com so you may easily purchase this book on-line. If any readers have a review, or have found this book to be particularly useful, I welcome comments, and will add them to the page. Simply click on the "Contact" link below, and drop us an e-mail. Be sure to watch the newsletter for a listing the featured books. To sign up for direct delivery of the newsletter, click on "Newsletter" below. Featured Title:
	"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Your Romance Published" by Julie Beard Alpha Books, 2000 Paperback Edition ISBN#002863196X $16.95 (less 20% disc.)*
Table of Contents Part 1: Falling in Love with Love: Understanding the Magic of Romance 1. The Power of Love 2. Love is Here to Stay 3. Love is a Many Splendored Thing 4. Match Made in Heaven 5. Lover's Leap Part 2: Seven Aspects of Highly Affecting Romances 6. Plotting: Fresh Take on an Age-Old Story 7. Characterization: Heroes to Die for and Heroines to Cry For 8. Pacing: Timing is Everything 9. Voice: Yours and Your Characters' 10. Conflict: The Magic Ingredient 11. Emotion: Tugging at the Heartstrings 12. Under the Covers: Sex and the Single (or Married) Romance Writer Part 3: After the Romance: Bringing Up Baby 13. Research Recap 14. Polish Until It Shines 15. Feedback: It Hurts So Good 16. Hiring an Agent 17. Finding an Editor 18. Submissions: Laying Your Heart on the Line		Part 4: The Writing Biz 19. You're Published, Now What? 20. Advances and Royalties 21. Acting Like a Professional 22. Promotion Tips 23. Nuts and Bolts of the Biz 24. Romancing the Industry 25. The Last Word (Or Why You Really Can Do This) APPENDICES A. Glossary B. Romance Publishers C. Writing Resource Books D. Romance Reviewers and Publications E. Writing and Publishing-Related Organizations F. Press Releases INDEX
SYNOPSIS: Multi-published, best-selling romance author, Julie Beard, has written an invaluable resource for the romance writer, whether aspiring or mid-career. Learn how to master the rules of romance style, create lovable characters, network the industry, and revise your manuscript. Complete with a Quick-reference card, this book will take you from the planning stages to the publicity stages of writing and selling your romance novel. Full of advice from the experts, it's a must for every romance writer's shelf. TO ORDER THIS BOOK, CLICK HERE! *NOTE: Prices are current when the page is posted on the site. Amazon.com may change the pricing policy at any time. To The Top \| Back to Current Feature Page \| About Literary Liaisons \| Author Links \| Bookstore Index \| Fiction \| Non-Fiction \| Newsletter \| Research Articles \| Reference Books \| On-line Resources \| RWA Chapters \| Sign Our Guestbook \| Contact Us \| Home This page last updated May 12, 2000 Copyright 2000, Literary Liaisons, Ltd. Artwork courtesy of Marvelicious and Angel's Free Web graphics