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So you think you want to be a romance writer? The Romance Writers of America is the largest adult writer's organization in the world with over 7,500 members. Two of the founding members of RWA, Rita Gallagher and Rita Clay Estrada, have edited Writing Romances: A Handbook, a compilation of essays covering all aspects of the genre. From the business of writing and publishing to an exploration of the subgenres within romance, this book will put any aspiring romance author on the right path to success.
Some of the most popular and prolific names in romance have contributed their knowledge and advice. Jude Deveraux's "Secrets for Creating a Best-Selling Romance" is a critical look at the cliches of genre fiction. Diana Gabaldon writes on the melding of romance with the paranormal. Jo Beverly discusses the Regency era. Dan and Christina Dodd do the most service by explaining "How Selling a Book Changes Your Life." Once you stop laughing, you will head for the word processor. These authors and this book are what you should be reading if you want to be the one contributing the next edition.
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