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Working adults and full-time parents often find it difficult to justify reading more fiction, especially since the act of reading is a solitary one that excludes others and requires focus....

The market for romantic novels is almost insatiable, with lines like Harlequin or Kensington publishing hundreds of titles every year. You can write a story of your own to submit to such a...

Graphic novels, which are sometimes called graphic comics, are comic books that tell a narrative story in a comic book format. Graphic novels are typically bound to make them more durable than...

Word count is a very important issue when it comes to writing a novel. When querying literary agents, you'll need to include the final word count, and it should fall within the expected count for...

In a modern world where people can find relationships nearly anywhere (from their local bar to their home computer) and the country's divorce rate hovers near 50 percent, inspiring stories about...

For those who find it hard to read the small text of a printed book or have trouble finding time to make it to the book store or library, it is possible to read romance novels online for free. A...

Settling down to enjoy a good book is a favorite pastime for many Americans. According to research done by National Center for Education Statistics in 2003, 32 percent of Americans read books on a...

English literature stands as a pinnacle of world art, producing some of the greatest novels, plays and poems in history. The tradition started early and has evolved through the centuries through...

Most people know that Stephen King writes horror novels, but have you ever wondered what kind of person is behind the vivid imagination and dark plot lines? He has published more than 30 novels...

V.C. Andrews is the bestselling author of the gothic horror classic, "Flowers in the Attic." Novels published under the V.C. Andrews name have sold 100 million copies and been translated into...

Free online novels offer the perfect escape when you’re financially strapped for cash. And contrary to what some believe, many free online novels are written by expert authors. So you don’t have...

The graphic novel is a genre of literature that is gaining increased attention from readers of traditional texts and literary scholars alike. With the advent of films like Persepolis and Watchmen,...

While it's often said that everyone has a book inside of them, the biggest challenge is often trying to figure out how to get it out of their heads and onto paper. Just as you wouldn't embark on a...

Science fiction is a very flexible genre to write stories and novels, considering that it combines well with other genres and allows you to work within your own rules as a writer. In this...

What are Jack London’s novels based upon? It’s a question wondered by many people. Well, the steps below can help you stop wondering as they will point you to resources where you can find out...

Suspense novels require a particular sense of mood and timing, a means of ratcheting the reader's tension to unbearable levels and a way of manipulating emotions without appearing crass or...

Beatrice Curtis Brown was a British author of novels and children's poetry. She was born August 24, 1901, in London, England, and died in April 18, 1974. Brown, an only child, came from a wealthy...

Romance novels and suspense novels have melded together to form a genre uniquely blended with racy, hot moments and knuckle-whitening, edge-of-your seat tension. Romantic suspense has become a...

Dictionary.com defines well-read as having read extensively. Reading is an easy way to travel the world and live the ancient love stories that have been re-invented by writers for years. To be...

Harlequin Enterprises has been in business since 1949 and has become synonymous with the woman's romance novels they publish. Though often mocked, their paperback tales of love and passion are...

Manners, morals and mischievous matchmaking have long been the cornerstone of Regency romance novels and have made the 19th century popular escapist fare for readers seeking a pleasant break from...

The Romance Writer's of America describe romance novels as stories that focus on two people falling in love with an emotionally satisfying ending. Although the idea of love may seem universal,...

The popularity of suspense novels is undeniable. The best suspense writers become rich and famous, and the very best novels turn into edge-of-your-seat blockbuster movies. So why not try your...

Twilight is the hit series, that is both a success in the novels as well as the movies. The Twilight is a huge hit because it is a market that targets teenagers to adults, as well as the book has...

So what if you want to write a novel that's humorous? How can you make your book funny? Unfortunately, there are no guaranteed methods to getting a chuckle out of your reader. There are, of...

Creative writing is any sort of writing that is meant to invoke emotion and thought, rather than simply conveying factual information. Creative writing has existed for centuries, and it includes a...

If there's a novel inside your head that you've always wanted to write, why not make this the year to sit down and finally make it happen? Unlike the days when aspiring authors had to write...

Creative writing encompasses a wide array of writing types. Everything from poetic works to works of nonfiction can be found in the creative writing genre. The style of creative writing focuses on...

Adventure novels can cover a wide range of era and subject, from westerns to swashbuckling pirate stories to Tolkienesque fantasy to Indiana Jones--style exploration fables. Their common bond is...

Superheroes are usually found in illustrated form in the pages of thousands of comic books, but some authors like to leave all of the visuals to the imagination and create a novel based on a...

A ghost novel is differentiated from other kinds of horror novels by the presence of an actual ghost or spirit in the story. Many times, "ghost story" serves as a euphemism for any kind of horror...

If you're used to doing shorter fiction works and are interested in writing a novel, often your short stories can be turned into great novels if you take some time to prepare. In this article,...

The Great American Novel is not talked about nearly as much as it used to be. As an idea, is a product of a different time and place; a time when America had yet to prove its equality in the arts...

John Updike was a beloved and Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer who died today (January 27, 2009). In addition to writing many famous novels, he was a poet, an art critic and a literary...

Free online novels aren't just the classics anymore. Sites run by writers and even publishers offer an impressive array of free romance novels online. This article will show you how to look for...

Lack of Character Development is the number one reason a Publisher will turn down your book for publishing. You absolutely have to create convincing characters or your novel will fall flat and end...

Writing a romance novel used to be considered "formula romance", but today's new lines of romance novels and novellas offer a unique opportunity for contemporary writers of all stripes....

The Library is a great resource to physically go and find books to read for free, but you can also read thousands of books online for free from a variety of sources without leaving your home....

Novels are a great way to get lost in the realm of imagination or reality that authors can create. Many people wish they had the time and devotion to become avid readers, good thing is that there...

Something magical happens when you combine sequential pictures with a story, and that alchemy has produced legions of comic strip and comic book fans. Comics are as diverse as any other literary...

Teenagers are a tough audience. To write a teen novel, you have to be an expert not only in writing, but also in the subject you're writing about and in teenagers, themselves--as well as teen...

Romance novels have been around for more than 100 years. They have provided an escape for housewives and others who enjoy reading about love and romance. Avon Books sparked the modern romance...

A good novel makes an airplane ride pass quickly, or the wait at the doctor's go by within moments. Open a good novel and you can travel the world to explore with space travelers or live in 18th...

Many people want to have written a novel, but few people have what it takes to actually write one. If writing a novel is difficult, imagine what goes into writing an epic novel. The dividing line...

Romance novels are the single most popular form of fiction in North America. They focus on the relationship between a man and a woman and how their relationship evolves from problematic to...

Romance novels are the biggest selling type of fiction in North America and are popular all over the world. It's considered less challenging to write a romance novel than many other types of...

How to write a novel may be more than just one article can convey, but there are a few basic steps that everyone who wants to write a novel needs to go through to make sure that the basic elements...

It's estimated that roughly 75% of Americans have a book idea that they would like to pursue--a much smaller percentage will actually do it, of which a small portion will be published by...

Perhaps it’s the steamy love scenes or maybe it’s just the sweet escape into a fantasy world, but romance novels fly off the shelves of bookstores absolutely everywhere they are...

In this information age where more and more entertainment is being viewed via the Internet, many readers of popular fiction are bypassing print novels in favor of reading their favorite books...