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Author Christie Craig has never forgotten what it means to be an aspiring romance writer. Now a published author of seven romance novels, she shares what she has learned.

Vanessa Grant gives detailed and practical advice on how to write a successful romance novel in Writing Romance, Vanessa Grant, publisher, Self-Counsel Press,1997-2007.

Romance is the cornerstone of the human condition - no other social curiosity is so inherently universal in it's appeal. As such, it is prime material!

Increasingly aspiring and published authors alike are keeping up to date on the world of romance publishing by regularly reading industry-related blogs.

Kate Walker's book, 12-Point Guide to Writing Fiction has been re-released. Revised, with added extras, it is an aspiring romance writer's perfect guide.

Romance is the number one selling genre in the world. Why? More importantly, why would a writer want to publish adult fiction? Lots of reasons. Here's a few:

Writing romance fiction can be a lucrative, satisfying career if you plan carefully, write quickly, and know how to market yourself.

Bestselling romance author Celeste Bradley gives her ideas on character and plot, writing love scenes, and keeping romantic tension high throughout a novel.

Bestselling romance novelist Celeste Bradley shares her writing life, including her writing schedule, "ripping the guts out" of a rough draft, & writing for her readers.

Author Shiloh Walker shares her writing life, getting published, and advice on writing best-selling fantasy and paranormal romances.

Author Virginia Henley shares her writing life, getting published, and advice on writing best-selling historical romances.

How a small Canadian publishing company became the number one provider of romance fiction in the world.

Best selling author Celeste Bradley talks about finding a good literary agent and how she got her first Regency Romance published.

Author Shiloh Walker talks about finding a good agent, the challenges of writing fantasy/paranormal romance novels, and print vs. e-book publication.

Best selling author Virginia Henley talks about finding a good agent and the challenges of writing historical romance novels.

Accounting for almost 60 percent of paperback sales, romance is everywhere. The classic Romance story structure is easy to develop and works like a charm.

Writing can be an isolating profession but attending conferences can serve as a way to educate, socialize and network.

Writing successful romance fiction must take into account the joy of the formula while offering something original. Here are some expert tips for keeping readers engaged.

Can Writing under a Pseudonym or Pen Name Help or Harm your Career?

What are the three character rules to make your romantic fiction book a best-selling success regardless of subgenre? What should you avoid? Keep reading to find out.

What is the difference between genuine internal conflict and plot-driven external conflict? Since they are often linked, teasing them apart can sometimes prove difficult.

Simplifying, for the writer, the bewildering categories of genre and sub-genre in romance fiction.

Pirate romance novels enjoy massive popularity with their adventures on the high seas.

Romance novels were once defined as bodice rippers, but not today. Modern romantic literature has evolved and become more sophisticated, as has its readers.

Romantic Fiction usually follows the same pattern as any other type of short story, but using the five senses can add more emotional depth to romance writing.

Suspence Writer, Victoria Howard, talks about the background in her books, and the benefits of joining Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America

Writing the book is only half the battle. Finding the right publisher to submit your work can be as challenging as creating your work. It all starts with research.

Surprise! Teenage boys do read romance books, and there's a world of romance novels written just for them.

Jayne Ann Krentz, writing as Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle, creates sizzling scenes of love and intrigue in her contemporary, historical, and futuristic romance novels.

Desplat's career continues to shine with this sparkling, romantic period score.

Romance novels are big business, fun to read and satisfying to write. But where does your book fit with all the different imprints out there?

Although the basic plot structure of the Stephanie Plum series has not changed since its beginning in 1994, readers continue to find comfort in its familiarity.

Use carefully chosen language and settings and tie them together to create atmosphere in your fiction.

Three schemes for new writers offer genuine, publisher-backed routes to success. This article looks at how one of them, run by the RNA, is backing upcoming novelists...

Look no further for a book with romance, well-written humor, great characters, and a brand new take on vampires. Single White Vampire delivers all of this and more!

In Sisters in the Wilderness: The Lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill, biographer Charlotte Gray tells the story of two of Canada's first female authors.

On a lonely moor, a woman dressed in white flees from a mansion with a single, lit, garrot window. For many, this is what comes to mind when they hear "Gothic Horror."

These books are for anyone looking to find their way. Books to entertain as well as help with the journey and the destination.

Brief biography of Benjamin Disraeli, an Englishman and literary figure, member of the Conservative Party, best known for fictions Sybil and Vivian Grey.

Julie Day sets out on a quest to encourage healthy living in children and teens with her magical adventure novel, Rosie and the Sick School.

Guidelines on starting a critique group: organization, finding members, submission policies, etc.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writer Janis Susan May shares the secrets of her approach to writing, from idea to execution.

An accomplished romance writer tells the story of tough choices and maternal love.