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Romance/Love: February 20, 2008 Issue [#2239]

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  Edited by: darkin
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Welcome to the Romance/Love Newsletter. My name is darkin and I'll be your editor this week. So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride*Bigsmile*


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Letter from the editor

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Writing the Great One


Every romance writer wants to write a story the reader can't put down. A story the reader won't forget. A Great Romance. But many new romance writers don't know what makes a great romance story great.

A romance story is more than just Boy Meets Girl. Romances are about relationships. Between the hero and heroine, the couple and their friends, and even their relationship with the villain.

One way to learn what makes a great romance is to read other writer's works. Not just the famous authors. Read everything you can find, romance-wise. When you do, keep these questions in mind.

*Bullet* Is the basic plot believable and does it keep you interested until the very end?

*Bullet* Do you fall in love with the hero or heroine, preferably both, right away?

*Bullet* While you are reading do you think of the characters as actual people and not just words on a page?

*Bullet* Does your reading pick up during the action scenes and at the climax because you just "have to know" what's going to happen?

*Bullet* Does it take you longer to read the ending than any other part of the book because you just don't want the story to be over?

*Bullet* Do you worry the hero and heroine won't work out their problems and get together in the end?

*Bullet* When reading the love scenes do you get "turned on"?

*Bullet* Have you read the book more than once, because you just couldn't let the characters go?

*Bullet* Do you check the bookstore often to see if there is a sequel?

If you answered these questions positively, then you've stumbled upon a great romance. These are the stories that stick with you long after you've finished reading.

Once you know what makes a great romance story you will be able to apply that knowledge to your own writings.

Thank you for taking the time to read. Happy Writing!

darkin


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Ask & Answer

Thank you for allowing me into your e-mail boxes for this week's issue. I had a wonderful time writing this issue and would love to hear what you think about it. Here is some feedback I received from my last newsletter.

darkin

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Submitted By: Trisha Author Icon
Submitted Comment:

Good newsletter on the different sub-genres of romance. The first half of the 20th century is one of my favorite periods to study. That's why I wanted to point out that the Stock Market crashed on October 29, 1929, not in 1925. Things were still roaring then!

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Thanks for catching that typo. Sometimes the fingers slip when typing.*Wink*

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Submitted By: jennie marsland Author Icon
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I love and write historical fiction, especially Westerns. It's great to be able to pick up a book and be transported to another time and place!

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Submitted By: StephBee Author Icon
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Darkin, great overview of the "types" of romance. It was very informative. I see you've linked Starr's "Beasts of Burden." I loved that story. Two thumbs up.

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