How to Write Wildly Popular Romances

" How to Write Wildly Popular Romances " gives you the insider knowledge you need to write novels that sell. Written by Adrienne deWolfe, author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, "Texas Outlaw," and winner of the Best Historical Romance of the Year Award, "How to Write Wildly Popular Romances" helps aspiring authors understand why Romance novels have dominated adult paperback fiction for more than 30 years in a worldwide market that tops $1.36 billion in annual sales. You’ll learn what die-hard Romance readers look for in a love story, and why book editors reject certain manuscripts. Featured in this book are descriptions of the Romance genre’s 14 bestselling story archetypes and the eight plot taboos that are prohibited in most Romance novels. Storylines that Sell: Even though Romance novels have evolved to keep pace with prevailing social views about love, marriage, and sexuality, market research has shown publishers that certain themes remain perennial favorites. Do you know the 14 most beloved story archetypes in the genre? Write one of these romantic themes, and you'll vastly improve your chances of getting your Romance novels published. Storylines that Fail: The books that Romance readers buy today are determining the kinds of manuscripts that editors buy tomorrow. Do you know the eight story taboos that Romance readers don't want to read? Make the mistake of including one of these in your Romance novel, and a book editor is unlikely to buy your manuscript. 6 Plotting Pitfalls to Avoid: Knowledge of the Romance industry and the preferences of Romance readers will only get you so far. If you write an ending that fails to deliver what you promised in Chapter 1, then your Romance manuscript will be rejected by book editors. Learn to recognize the six plotting pitfalls that will make your publication dream go up in smoke. "How to Write Wildly Popular Romances" answers questions, such as: •Why do Romance novels consistently top the bestseller charts? •How is Romance different from Mainstream and Literary Fiction? •What are the Romance sub-genres, and how do they differ? •What are the tastes and preferences of the target Romance reader? •What are the 14 bestselling story archetypes in the Romance genre? •What are the 8 plot taboos that are prohibited in most Romance novels? •What keeps Romance readers turning pages – and buying more books? •What types of heroes and heroines can boost your sales? •What questions should you consider when plotting your Romance novel? •Where in the story should you open your book? •What six story problems will get your manuscript rejected by a Romance editor? "**How to Write Wildly Popular Romances**" gives you the insider knowledge you need to write novels that sell. Written by Adrienne deWolfe, author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, "Texas Outlaw," and winner of the Best Historical Romance of the Year Award, "How to Write Wildly Popular Romances" You’ll learn what die-hard Romance readers look for in a love story, and why book editors reject certain manuscripts. Featured in this book are descriptions of the Romance genre’s 14 bestselling story archetypes and the eight plot taboos that are prohibited in most Romance novels. __Storylines that Sell:__ Even though Romance novels have evolved to keep pace with prevailing social views about love, marriage, and sexuality, market research has shown publishers that certain themes remain perennial favorites. Do you know the 14 most beloved story archetypes in the genre? Write one of these romantic themes, and you'll vastly improve your chances of getting your Romance novels published. __Storylines that Fail:__ The books that Romance readers buy today are determining the kinds of manuscripts that editors buy tomorrow. Do you know the eight story taboos that Romance readers don't want to read? Make the mistake of including one of these in your Romance novel, and a book editor is unlikely to buy your manuscript. __6 Plotting Pitfalls to Avoid:__ Knowledge of the Romance industry and the preferences of Romance readers will only get you so far. If you write an ending that fails to deliver what you promised in Chapter 1, then your Romance manuscript will be rejected by book editors. Learn to recognize the six plotting pitfalls that will make your publication dream go up in smoke."How to Write Wildly Popular Romances" answers questions, such as:•Why do Romance novels consistently top the bestseller charts?•How is Romance different from Mainstream and Literary Fiction?•What are the Romance sub-genres, and how do they differ?•What are the tastes and preferences of the target Romance reader?•What are the 14 bestselling story archetypes in the Romance genre?•What are the 8 plot taboos that are prohibited in most Romance novels?•What keeps Romance readers turning pages – and buying more books?•What types of heroes and heroines can boost your sales?•What questions should you consider when plotting your Romance novel?•Where in the story should you open your book?•What six story problems will get your manuscript rejected by a Romance editor? Texas Outlaw (Wild Texas Nights, #1) by Adrienne deWolfe Fancy Holleday has more nerve than the average cardsharp. No man can resist her smoky voice and violet eyes—and that includes the federal tinstar, Cord Rawlins. Cord may have tracked her all the way to Texas to recover the U.S. minting plates that she stole, but the Nevada penitentiary is a long ride north, giving her plenty of time to charm, seduce, or just plain outsmart the handsome Texas lawman. Deputy U.S. Marshal Cord Rawlins is sworn to bring renegades to justice—including the brazen lady train robber who turned the tables on him near Carson City. Tracking Fancy down is Cord's job, but resisting her persistent persuasions is a matter of personal honor. With Fancy's life in his hands, Cord begins to wonder if his clever prisoner is really as shameless as she pretends. Could her wicked smile be hiding a desperate secret—one that can steal his heart? AWARDS: Rita Finalist, Best First Book, Romance Writers of America Rita Finalist, Best Historical Romance (under 100,000 words), Romance Writers of America Finalist, Reviewers Choice Award (Best Debut Novel), Romantic Times Magazine Winner, Honey of a Heroine Award, West Houston Chapter, Romance Writers of America Wes Rawlins couldn't respond fast enough to Sheriff Boudreau's telegram for help, and by the time the Texas Ranger arrived, Boudreau was murdered and his homestead hinted at a haunting cover-up. But how can Wes scratch the surface of the surly atmosphere when Yankee beauty Aurora Sinclair is tempting him with a sly seduction that leaves him immobile yet suspicious? Aurora might be the suspect in this Texan puzzle but Wes is more focused on luring her into his arms than into a pair of handcuffs. Zack Rawlins didn't become the youngest president ofthe Bandera County Catttlemen's Association by backing down from a challenge. So when beautiful but hot-tempered sheepherder Bailey McShane barged into the cattlemen's saloon and accused them of stealing precious water from her land, he waded into the fray ... and came out in a heap of trouble When U.S. Marshal Cord Rawlings finally catches up with Fancy Holleday, a train robber who once charmed her way out of his clutches, he discovers a secret longing that may cost him his heart