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General Writing Articles


Harlequin Writing Guidelines

How to write a romance novel - tips on writing

Book Writing Help - Reasons you might get stuck

An Insider's Tips about Writing Your Book

6 Tips That Make "How To" Book Writing A Snap - Jeff Smith

Book Review - My Writing Tips

Writing a Book - How to Start - Steps to Writing a Book

Marisa Montes - Writing Tips Make Your Book Stand Out In a Crowd & Sell by: Earma Brown

Writing tips from top romance writers

Romance & Erotica Author Writting Tips and Information

 

Karen Kay - Writing Tips and Research Solution for Writer's Block

 

Harlequin Articles


Organizing Your Writing

From Slush to Published

Learning to Rewrite

Do-It-Yourself Editing

Editors' Pet Peeves

Proofreaders' Marks

Writing the Dreaded Synopsis

Quick Query Letter Checklist

Hitting the Target

Make Time to Write

Get Out and Stay Out.of the Slush Pile

Glossary of Publishing Terms

Plot 101 by Nancy Carter

10-Step Plan for Writing a Book by Kate Hardy:

Characterization 101 by Nancy Carter

Character Worksheet

Get Conflicted by Nancy Carter

Feel the Emotion & Experience the Conflict by Bryony Green & Kimberley Young Editors, Harlequin Romance


Romance Writing Articles at Fiction Factor


Hero, Some Assembly Required
by Cynthia VanRooy

Resist the Urge to Explain by Cynthia VanRooy

Techniques to Make Your Romance Zing By Cynthia VanRooy

BackStory: Too Much Too Soon by Cynthia VanRooy

What's in a Name by Cynthia VanRooy

POV or: Whose Head Am I In Anyway? by Cynthia VanRooy

Sensuality Times Five by Cynthia VanRooy

20 Steps to Writing Great Love Scenes - part one by Karen Weisner

20 Steps to Writing Great Love Scenes - part two by Karen Weisner

State of the Market: Romantic Suspense by Dr. Vicki Hinze

Romance Novels: A National Resource by Dr. Vicki Hinze

Why Editors Reject Manuscripts by Dr. Vicki Hinze

Romance Sub-Genres by Lee Masterson

Writing the Love Scene by Patricia Kay

Basic Ingredients for Romantic Suspense by Cheryl Wright

Why is a Romance a Romance? by Sandra Martin

How to Describe Your Romance Novel in Queries by Marilynn Byerly

Erotica Writing Articles at Fiction Factor


Idea Farming
by M. Christian

Writing Bondage Fiction by Adrian Hunter

What's Your Pleasure? by Emma MacNeil

Writing for Sex Markets by Katy Terrega

Yaoi: A New Genre in Erotic Literature by Anne Cain

So You Want to be a Pornographer by Edo van Belkom

Writing Articles at Fiction Factor

Writing Tips for Fiction Writers

Common Writing Mistakes by Michael Larocca

When to Submit: Are you ready? by Tina Morgan

Becoming a Writer - A Practical Guide by Rob Parnell

Top Seven Mistakes Writers Make and What to Do About Them by Judy Cullins

Researching Your Market by Tina Morgan

Dealing With Rejection by Lee Masterson

Why Manuscripts Are Rejected by Sharon Good

Writing a Killer Query Can be Simple by Natalie R Collins

Seven Steps to Publishing Success by Lee Masterson

The Secret To Writing Success by Deanna Mascle

Uncommon Advice For Beginning Writers by Dara Girard

How to Find the Right Literary Agent for Your Book by Debra Koontz Traverso

How To Get Noticed by Editors And Publishers: Make Your Strengths Shine by Shelley Wake

All You Need to Know About Agents - For Now! by Sophfronia Scott

How to Impress An Editor - And How to Mark Yourself as An Amateur by Lee Masterson

Attracting An Editor's Attention by Alexander Craghead

What is a Literary Agent? by Tina Morgan

Beware of Sharks by Tina Morgan

Do You Really Need an Agent? by Lee Masterson

Why Editors Reject Manuscripts by Dr. Vicki Hinze

What's in a Name by Cynthia VanRooy

Creating Memorable Characters by Lee Masterson

Make 'Em Perfect - Give 'Em Flaws by Cheryl Wright

Creating Villains People Love to Hate by Lee Masterson

Seven Common Character Types By Terry W. Ervin II

Developing Character Traits by Tina Morgan

Using Body Language to Create Believable Characters by Lisa Hood

Adding Character Depth Through Perception by Lee Masterson

Writing Dazzling Dialogue by Lee Masterson

Aliens and Faeries: Non-Human Characters Acting Badly by Lee Masterson

Creating Believable Aliens by Tina Morgan

Picking the Right Viewpoint Character by Tina Morgan

Finding a Publisher by Robyn Opie

How To Be In The Right Place At the Right Time: How I Got Published by Katrina Kittle

How To Make a FREE E-Book by Judith Tramayne-Barth

Creating the Better E-Book by Shery Ma Belle Arrieta

What Publishers Want to See Most in a Book Proposal by Priscilla Y. Huff

World Building Articles at Fiction Factor


A Way With Worlds by Steven Savage

Ethics of World Building by Tina Morgan

World Building for Science Fiction and Fantasy by Tina Morgan

World Building 101 by Lee Masterson

Building Blueheart by Alison SInclair

Editors and Agents Articles at Fiction Factor

The Truth About Editing by Rob Parnell

Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference by Lizzie R. Santos

Editing Made Easy by Lee Masterson

Editing Fiction by Lee Masterson and Tina Morgan

Nuts and Bolts of Critiquing by Tina Morgan

When in Doubt, Leave it Out by Rob Parnell

Finding Your Unique Writing Voice by Rob Parnell

Writer's Conferences - Getting Your Money's Worth by Tina Morgan

JANE, STOP THIS CRAZY EDIT MACHINE! by Tina Morgan

Making Your Workshop Work for You by Tina Morgan

Five Considerations Before Joining a Crit Group by Terry W. Ervin II

Attack of the Killer Critique by Tina Morgan

Workshops: To Join or Not to Join by Tina Morgan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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