The Art of Romance Writing

Practical advice from an internationally bestselling romance writer

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing
Cover of the book The Art of Romance Writing by Valerie Parv, Allen & Unwin
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Valerie Parv ISBN: 9781741152234
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication: August 1, 2004
Imprint: Allen & Unwin Language: English
Author: Valerie Parv
ISBN: 9781741152234
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication: August 1, 2004
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Language: English

The Art of Romance Writing is an up-to-the-minute practical guide to the romance writing genre, written by the international best-selling author Valerie Parv.

Clearcut examples of romance writing show exactly what works, what doesn't and why, unravelling the myth of the formula' and highlighting the subtle differences between the lines put out by major publishers. Step-by-step, Parv explains how to create believable characters, handle dialogue, choose settings, develop workable conflicts and effective plots. There are also invaluable checklists to keep you on track every step of the way.

Valerie Parv details marketing information that explains what editors are buying today - from paranormal themes to action-adventure and inspirational, chick lit and mainstream romance. New in this edition is how to sell your book in ten minutes direct to an editor at a writers' conference, where to find opportunities and how to make the most of them.

Fully revised and expanded, this new edition will help fulfil every romance writer's dreams.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Art of Romance Writing is an up-to-the-minute practical guide to the romance writing genre, written by the international best-selling author Valerie Parv.

Clearcut examples of romance writing show exactly what works, what doesn't and why, unravelling the myth of the formula' and highlighting the subtle differences between the lines put out by major publishers. Step-by-step, Parv explains how to create believable characters, handle dialogue, choose settings, develop workable conflicts and effective plots. There are also invaluable checklists to keep you on track every step of the way.

Valerie Parv details marketing information that explains what editors are buying today - from paranormal themes to action-adventure and inspirational, chick lit and mainstream romance. New in this edition is how to sell your book in ten minutes direct to an editor at a writers' conference, where to find opportunities and how to make the most of them.

Fully revised and expanded, this new edition will help fulfil every romance writer's dreams.

More books from Allen & Unwin

Cover of the book Australia's Immigrants by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Bittersweet by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Siege by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Wholefood from the Ground Up by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Eminence by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Shark by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Words and Silences by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Collaborative Family Work by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book You'll Be Sorry When I'm Dead by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Man on Fire by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Yum by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book The Organic Guide to Edible Gardens by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Critical Social Work by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Kill Your Mortgage & Sort Your Retirement by Valerie Parv
Cover of the book Wombat and Fox: Thrillseekers by Valerie Parv
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy