Quickies: Writing Short Fiction for the Romance Market

Download or read book Quickies: Writing Short Fiction for the Romance Market written by Nancy Cassidy and published by A Red Pen Coach Production. This book was released on 2015-11-11 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you have a great idea for a romance, but you want to keep it short? There’s a large market today for short romantic fiction, especially in the virtual, electronic marketplace. People want to read something while they sit on the bus or ride the train to work. Something that is short, easy to read, but will make them feel good, the way romance novels do. Keeping it brief without losing that level of emotional connection can be hard, but there are ways to make sure your book is a satisfying romance read, even with a limited number of words. You can learn to plan and write a story that will make your readers look for more. Here are some of the things you’ll learn in Quickies: Writing Short Fiction for the Romance Market: The History of the Short Story; Understanding Your Niche; The Craft of Writing Short Romance; Use Writing Exercises Layering; Precision Writing­ Written by Freelance Editor and Writing Coach, Nancy Cassidy