On Writing Romance: How to Craft a Novel That Sells

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**Sweep Readers Off Their Feet With a Romance They’ll Never Forget** In *On Writing Romance* , award-winning romance novelist **Leigh Michaels** talks you through each stage of the writing and publishing process. From the origins and evolution of the romance novel to establishing a vital story framework to writing that last line to seeking out appropriate publishers, everything you ever wanted to know about writing a romance novel is here. In addition to a comprehensive breakdown of more than thirty romance subgenres, including such categories as historical, inspirational, Regency, and sweet traditional, you’ll discover how to: * Steer clear of cliches and stereotypes by studying the genre * Craft engaging and realistic heroes and heroines readers will adore * Convincingly develop the central couple’s blossoming relationship * Add conflict by utilizing essential secondary characters like the “other woman” * Use tension and timing to make your love scenes sizzle with sensuality * Get your characters to happily-ever-after with an ending readers will always remember lus, read a sample query letter, cover letter, and synopsis, and learn how to properly prepare you romance novel for submission to agents and editors. *On Writing Romance* has everything you need to leave readers swooning!