Do you have an idea for a romance story but don’t know where to start? How to Write a Romance Novel will show you how to get ideas, shape them into a story that’s unique and filled with memorable characters. It also covers two crucial aspects of the genre, emotion and sexual tension. Whether you want to write for Mills and Boon/Harlequin or pen more erotic stories like Fifty Shades of Grey, How to Write a Romance Novel will get you started and help you get published.

Do you have an idea for a romance story but don’t know where to start? How to Write a Romance Novel will show you how to get ideas, shape them into a story that’s unique and filled with memorable characters. It also covers two crucial aspects of the genre, emotion and sexual tension. Learn how to write an eye-catching cover letter and synopsis. Plus, there's a chapter devoted to the ever-growing electronic market and a resource section listing magazines to read and organizations to join. Whether you want to write for Mills and Boon/Harlequin or pen more erotic stories like Fifty Shades of Grey, How to Write a Romance Novel will get you started and help you get published.

SUSAN PALMQUIST was born in London, England but now resides in the US. She’s been writing since the late Eighties and is a freelance writer, short story writer, blogger, and author. Her first romance novel, A Sterling Affair was published by The Wild Rose Press. Her other work has appeared in magazines and anthologies in both the US and UK. Under her pen name, Vanessa Devereaux she’s a bestselling author who has written thirty-five books for various publishers. As well as her writing career, she’s also a tutor for Writers’ News Home Study Courses, and frequently teaches workshops for various chapters of the Romance Writers of America.