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July/August 2013 Issue
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How to Write a Romance Novel, Romance Writing
If you’re trying your hand at romance writing, one of the most popular fiction genres, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find information on developing a dynamic, engaging heroine, her perfect lover, and the conflict that separates them.
Prose Primer
The building blocks of effective prose are simpler than you think. Read more
On The Edge: The Power of Titillation
Now that the erotica trend is climaxing, writers—and readers—are wondering what constitutes erotica and what that label really means. Read more
A Plan for Creating Great Fiction Ideas
Examine Marshall’s steps to guide you through the novel-writing process. Read more
How to Break Out of a Writing Slump
When the words aren’t coming, explore your other passions to replenish those creative juices. Read more
How You Can Write Your Heart Out
Your best writing comes straight from the heart, filled with truth, imagination and passion. Write Your Heart Out helps you better capture these qualities and use writing as an ongoing means of self-discovery and self-expression. Click below for suggestions about joining or starting a writer’s response group to receive valuable feedback and perspective on your writing Read more
5 Tips To Polish Your Fiction
5 Tips To Polish Your Fiction Read more
Chick-Lit Rebel
Melissa Bank, bestselling author of The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing, has been called a chick-lit pioneer, but she has something to say about being labeled. Read more
A Tip From Maeve Binchy
“Write as you speak,” says Maeve Binchy, author of Tara Road (Delacorte) Read more
