How to Write a Romance Novel That Sells

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  • Author John Halasz
  • Published February 24, 2010
  • Word count 385

Anyone who embarks on writing a romance novel does so with the intent of making big sales and having thousands of readers. It isn't always the case with many novels that are published. This is because many authors mistakenly think that writing a romance novel only requires inspiration and a good word processor. The following tips will help you not only understand how to write a romance novel that sells.

If you want to make big sales you must begin by learning from the masters of the art. The best way to learn how to write a romance novel is by reading the works of great romance novel authors from the olden days and modern times. Observe how they develop their plots and how the characters and events relate to the theme of the book. Read romance novels that are making big splashes in the current market. This will give you an idea of what the modern romance reader is looking for in a romantic tale.

The next step in writing a romance novel that sell is carrying out market research. Get as much information as you can on the publishers you are interested in. Go through their guidelines and standards. This will help you understand the type of books they are associated with and the kind of information they would like passed in the books they publish.

You may now begin planning your novel. Start by deciding on the theme of the book. Choose the hero, heroine and the supporting characters. Plan the plot of your story and decide on the role of each character in developing the plot. Carry out thorough research to strengthen the plot and theme. A well researched book seems more realistic and will in turn captivate readers. You may then begin the actual writing.

The guidelines above on how to write a romance novel will not assure you of big sales. Following them however, will increase the chances of producing high quality writing and therefore increase your chances of making big sales

Producing high quality writing increases the chances of making big sales. These tips will guide you in producing a high quality romance novel.

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