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"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?
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