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Kate Walker's 12 Point Guide to Writing Romance (Studymates Writers Guides) |  | Author: Kate Walker
Publisher: Studymates Ltd
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 181247
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 173
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 1842851314
Dewey Decimal Number: 153
EAN: 9781842851319
ASIN: 1842851314
Publication Date: July 30, 2008
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Product Description
If you want to write romance and be a professional writer then this book is a must for you. Following on from the success of the first edition of this book, which won a major award, this guide explains what is meant by romance and takes you through the process of writing emotion and conflict. The author explains how dialogue should be natural between your heroine and her hero and she explains the difference between sensuality and passion. With an expanded text and more true insider-secrets this is a must for all writers of romance, whether professional or amateur.In this book you will learn: how to write emotion and create PTQ (page turning quality); why dialogue is the lifeblood of your novel; and, the importance of 'after' and why the intense black moment in romance is so important. The book will appeal to: all students taking courses to improve their creative writing skills; post 16-Level students and first-year undergraduates on creative writing and creative studies degrees; adult education centres including WEA; teachers, tutors and lecturers; school libraries, reference and public libraries; and, University and college central libraries. It is ideal for undergraduates. The related titles in the series include: "Writing TV Scripts"; "Writing Historical Fiction"; "Starting to Write" and "Writing Crime".
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Perfection September 6, 2009
Gemma Jackson (Northern Ireland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have bought this book from the point of view of a frustrated writer. Ms. Walker takes so much time explaining matters that have defeated me in the past. Its been a wonderful experience, I learned so much that I can use in my day to day writing. Ms. Walker has given me hope for the future.
One of the best how to books I have ever read. I am going to polish up my manuscript using the knowledge gained from this book.
A must read for anyone who wants to write fiction! April 30, 2008
Kym McNabney (Illinois)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a wonderfully written book. I've been writing for some time, but it wasn't until I read this book, that I realized why my writing wasn't working. This is a MUST read for anyone who wants to write fiction. Easy to read, to understand, and right to the point.
Read it...you won't be disappointed...in fact you'll wish you'd read it sooner.
I was told she's coming out with an updated edition, so watch for that.
Where's the second edition? April 13, 2008
R. Lonkert (Arizona)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a fabulous book! But the 1st edition is out of stock....! Amazon, why aren't you carring the newly-released second edition?
A great guide April 9, 2007
reader99 (England, UK)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Kate Walker is a seasoned professional writer. Her first novel was published way back in 1984. She has written over fifty books and currently has two Harlequin Presents books out this year.
This book explains: how to write emotion and create page turning quality. How to create conflict amidst your characters and why it is a major essential component of your novel. Why dialogue is the lifeblood of your knowledge. How to make dialogue sound realistic. How to make your characters real. How to create the required sharp focus on your hero and heroine. How to develop supporting characters that work. Why flashbacks are important in some stories and how to create them in your novel. Why sensuality is imporant and how to develop sensuality between your hero and heroine. How to pace the development of the romance that is occurring between your hero and heroine. How to write the love scene between your hero and heroine and the importance of 'after'. The importance of the hero and his essential 'vital' vulnerability'. The filter role of the heroine for the reader. The heroine's 21st century response to conflict. How to answer the question 'why?'. How to write the intense black moment and why it is so important. She also has a chapter devoted to the practicalities - agents, market study, rejection, revisions, synopsis', queries etc.
In short the book covers everything that romance writer needs to develop their craft. I found this book to be pretty comprehensive and clearly laid out. If you are serious about writing then this book should be on your shelf.
A great resource for serious writers... May 9, 2005
Holly Fuhrmann (PA)
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
of romantic fiction, from a master of the craft. A must have for your writing resource library, 12-Point Guide breaks the information into easily digested bits.
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