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In the Romance writing section we searched the world wide web for informational
and instructional links that will fuel your desire to write your novel and
to provide resources that will help you do so. Good luck and happy writing!
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"Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.
~William Wordsworth
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Romance Writing Resources |
Links For Writers
We have listed links here for writers
of all genres. You will find grammar, usage, editing, online courses,
workshops and more.
eBook Crossroads Writers Edge
General writing resources.
Online Reference Books
A helpful listing of online references for writers on writing, grammar, and more,
Manuscript Preparation -- Proper formatting is an important part of getting
your manuscript ready for an editor or agent. In this section we have
information on standard novel formatting, and even writing terms that you
should know.
Submission Format
Writing Terms You Need To Know
How To Format A Manuscript
Manuscript Format
Building Fictional Characters -- In this section, you'll find links to
websites, articles and workshops to help you build true-to-life characters.
We've even including a detailed character chart worksheet that you can
print and fill out for each of your characters.
Holly Lisle
Resource for building characters and plots.
Character Chart 2
Fiction writer's character chart.
Developing Heroes and Heroines
How to develop your main characters, flaws and all.
Character Building Workshop
Great information here.
Publishers & Agents -- There are links to publishers' guidelines for both
print and e-pubs, and sites to check them out before you query them.
There is also a comprehensive agent listing.
Agents
ePublishers
Romance Publishers
Writing a Synopsis --
With these links we hope to make writing the dreaded
synopsis just a little easier! Here you will find information on formatting,
and general synopsis writing.
Five Steps To Writing A Synopsis
Writing A Synopsis
Writing A Synopsis From the Ground Up
Writing A Novel Synopsis
Writing a Query Letter --
Learn how to write your query letter with
these information and article links. There is even a sample letter.
Good luck!
Sample Novel Query Letter
Writing The Query Letter
Dos and Don'ts: How To Write The Perfect Query Letter
How to Write a Successful Query
Research Links -- We have found some great sites to help you do your
research without leaving your computer chairs! Here you will find links
to subjects, including forensics, medicine, history, time periods, and
more There are also romance writing links, romance publishers and writing
courses.
eBook Crossroads Research Books
On this page you'll find books on a number of topics, including witches, werewolves,
ghosts and vampires. There are also sections on time settings like the Civil War,
the Middle Ages, the Old West, the Victorian era, the Old South, and Colonial America.
Crime and Clues
Lots of information on the art and science of Criminal Investigation.
When Rigor Mortis Sets In
Great source for Rigor Mortis information
The Herbal Encyclopedia
An alphabetical listing of healing herbs and other healing information.
Internet Medieval Sourcebook
A comprehensive medieval site. Included are full texts of translated
writings, selections from medieval writings, as well as information on
medieval law.
The Regency Page
An extensive resource for writers of the Regency era.
Literary-Liaisons
Comprehensive list of on-line resources for writers of historical
fiction.
Charlotte's Web
Excellent resource especially for information on character building.
Diana's Writing Page
Diana Cosby provides general links plus specific info on Knights, Pirates,
Scots, Cops, Sioux, Herbs and more...
Passionate Pen
Really good general resource for romance writers.
Interactive Writing Classes
Classes in writing and plotting. Start first of every month.
Canting Dictionary
Collection of the Canting Words and Terms used by Beggars, Gypsies, Cheats,
House-Breakers, Shop-Lifters, Foot-Pads, Highway-Men, etc.
Romance Writers Markets -- If your ready to try your hand,
we have listed some good listings of writers markets for you to try out.
Good writing...
Writers Write Romance Markets
Jacqui Bennett Writers Bureau
Writers Digest Guidelines
For Writers Markets
Writers Weekly Markets
Romance Writing Contests -- If your interested in entering
writers contests there are some good listings here. Good Luck!
Romance Writing Contests
Romance Junkies
eBook Crossroads Contests
The Literary Times
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"I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.
~James Michener
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