Romance Writing Resources
Romance Writing Resources for Beginners and Established Writers
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! ________________________ "Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. ~William Wordsworth | 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 eBook Crossroads Contests ________________________ "I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. ~James Michener
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