Love sells and sex sells and you can earn your living writing about them for novels, novellas and short stories as well as serials for magazines, anthologies and websites.
This book holds the secrets of how to achieve success.
As well as drawing on her experience as a fiction writer and creative writing tutor, in this ‘must-have’ book Sue has included questions from aspiring writers - with illuminating responses from published writers and industry experts.
Romantic fiction encompasses everything from chart-topping chick lit and romantic comedies, through gritty sagas, sweeping historicals and smouldering erotica to liver-twisting affairs with vampires. Bright, emotional, involving, intelligent storytelling about love and desire is what readers want and will pay for.
Do you want to know how to create emotional punch? (Or even what emotional punch is?) How to control dual time lines? Spring your work out of the slush pile? Write a tender love scene that excites passion rather than hilarity? This book reveals all.
Sue Moorcroft writes novels, serials and short stories, articles for writing magazines and writing courses. As a creative writing tutor she has taught at the University of Leicester, the London School of Journalism, Adult Learning Services Northants, Writing School Leicester and Writers’ News Home Study. A committee member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, she is the editor of their anthology, Loves Me, Loves Me Not. She’s a past winner of the Katie Fforde Bursary Award.
Customer Reviews:
Reviewed by: Janet Scrivens
on 22nd March 2012 10:33PM
A must have for all writers, not just for writers of love stories. It is the most inspirational text book of it's kind that I have ever read, and I have shelves full of them. Well done to Sue, finally we have a way of warding off writers block. Thank you.
Reviewed by: Susan Jones
on 22nd March 2012 10:33PM
Full of tips and help for anyone interested in writing.
Reviewed by: Lisa Main
on 22nd March 2012 10:33PM
I'm a firm believer that if you're going to learn about something you should do it from someone who knows what they're talking about and Sue Moorcroft certainly knows about writing. Her short stories are regularly published in magazines and she is an accomplished novelist.
I'm not new to writing and have read many 'how to' books before but this one reminded me of the basics and gave me lots of new advice all delivered in an easy to read and absorb, light and sometimes humorous style. Sue also sets exercises throughout the book so there's no excuse for not working that writing muscle.
An additional bonus is advice from other authors and publishers of romantic fiction.
After reading this I returned to my desk with renewed inspiration and it will certainly be staying on my reference shelf.
Reviewed by: Veronique Goodman
on 22nd March 2012 10:33PM
The above says it all really - of all the self help books I have read over the years on how to write romantic fiction succesfully (or at least, how to give yourself the best shot possible of being published) this is by far the best.
Easy to read and accessible with a familiar, friendly and witty voice, the structure flows effortlessly and the book contains everything you could hope to find. The tips/Q and A's from editors/published authors give a good balance and as an aspiring romantic novelist myself, I found that this book motivated me to get back to my key board and try again...
An enjoyable as well as informative read, would happily recommend to any aspiring writer.
VG
Reviewed by: Sandra Mackness
on 22nd March 2012 10:33PM
Love Writing is a feast of sensible advice and insider explanation from a writer who knows what's simmering on the romantic hotplate. Such clarity in a 'How to' publication is welcome, as is Sue Moorcroft's relaxed way of writing. I felt as if she was sitting down with me, enjoying a glass of wine. Thanks also, Sue, for including so many valuable comments from others involved in the book world.
Sandra Mackness
aka Toni Sands
Reviewed by: Susan Jones
on 14th February 2012 2:01PM
Full of tips and help for anyone interested in writing.
