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"Writing Romance"
by Vanessa Grant

Paperback - 160 pages (March 1997)
Self Counsel Press; ISBN: 1551800969 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.53 x 9.73 x 8.25

Synopsis:

Winner of Under the Covers Best Writing Book award for 1998.  
From plotting and characterization to editing and selling your manuscript, this easy-to-read book is for anyone who has ever thought about or has already written a romance novel. Includes many examples from published written works, as well as a helpful resource guide useful for both new and experienced writers. Vanessa is a popular international lecturer who enjoys helping developing writers. Expand your skills and learn how to make writing exciting stories easier. 
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About the Author: 

Multi-published author and international lecturer Vanessa Grant is the author of 27 romantic women's fiction novels, and the critically acclaimed how-to book, Writing Romance. Her books have been translated into 15 languages and she has over 10 million books in print. Her west coast North American settings are popular with readers world-wide.

Vanessa lives on the Gulf Islands on the West Coast of Canada with her husband and their assortment of pets. Vanessa and Brian settled on the Gulf Islands eight years ago after returning to Canada from a two year sailing trip to Mexico. Vanessa now divides her time among writing, lecturing, volunteer work, and family including her adult children and three grandchildren who live nearby.

@Book Review:

    When I first received this book as a gift, I sat down immediately and read it cover to cover. Being an avid writer of romance fiction, it was the book I had been looking for. 

    Writing Romance is a great source for writers just venturing out into the world of romance fiction, but offers all writers great tips and techniques. Not only does Vanessa explain her techniques in this book, but she also offers examples of how she used the techniques within excerpts of her own published novels, giving the reader a better understanding of how and when to use the technique. 

    When I wrote my first romance novel, I used her book as my 'bible'. In the end, it proved to be an extremely helpful companion to me, and I completed a novel of 75,000 words. (Obviously it took a lot of work on my part but the book really did help!)

    In this book, Vanessa provides her reader with a wealth of information as well as samples of query letters, manuscript formats, synopsis, character sketches, data sheets, as well as internet information for romance writers, publishers, agents, and more!

    If you're a struggling romance writer hoping to see your book hit the shelves, this is the book for you. 

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