The market for romantic fiction is enjoying
a quite amazing growth. There has been an explosion in paperback
publishing, with such imprints as Mills and Boon, Harlequin,
and Rainbow.
Romances account for almost half the paperbacks
sold in the world today and new writers are always needed
to meet the reader demand. And, there is a boom in young
women's magazines carrying romantic short stories.
The Writer's Craft course in Romantic
Fiction Writing is up to the minute. Our course materials
and methods have been prepared following a study of the
latest developments in the market. We spoke with the editors
who publish romantic fiction, and got a complete specification
of their requirements.
Our course teaches you to write exactly
to their specification.
You will study the construction of plots
to reflect readers' emotions, dreams and desires, and the
importance of the right romantic setting. You will learn
how characterization depends upon the heroine and the hero,
and how other characters are written into the plot as foils
to "central two" - they are there to present the conflict.
You will get to know the acceptable and the unacceptable
character traits in relation to your heroine and hero.
Guided by your tutor, you. will acquire
the right style - the right tone of voice - for the market.
And you will be shown how to write for both magazine and
book publishers.
This course can be taken by mail or email
Romantic
Ficton Writing - Course Syllabus
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Preface Subjects What is
a romance? What makes a true romance? Do all romances
have to be the same? The most popular types of
romances Mills & Boon Doctor/nurse romances
Young adult romances Historical romances Mainstream
romance Can I write a romance? Vivid writing
Where will I find ideas? Analysing your market
Passion
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The common denominators The
importance of plotting Theme Purpose Conflict
Pace your book- Highs, lows When should I begin?
Choose your plot carefully Sub-plots Romance
with a touch of mystery Forget about it Creating
the framework
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Characters Get to know your
characters the herione When should one describe
the herione? Clothes The hero Minor characters
Viewpoint Are you ready to begin?
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Dialogue To move the story
along To give information To show more about
the character To create and enhance sexual tension
Are there mistakes to avoid? Writing out dialogue
Types of settings
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Vivid writing Creating tension
Emotion Sex scenes Endings Revision Ready
to send away!
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Course
duration: Up to 2 years maximum. Typically 12 months
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