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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....
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...
The Gothic novels originate from the Gothic period, 1200-1450 AD and is indicative of the Goths, conquerors of the Roman Empire. The genre is often a mixture of horror and romance. The villains of...
Reading novels is great for building your vocabulary and enhancing your own writing abilities. It's also a pleasant way to pass the time when traveling (and can help keep strangers from speaking...
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...
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...
Have you ever had a published author whose novels you just couldn't wait to read? Well, I have at least two bestselling authors whose books I always pre-order because the writing style is so...
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...
I'd like to tell you that it's easy to write a romance novel, but I'd be lying. It's not easy to write any kind of novel, and romance is no exception. And if you want to write a romance book AND...
Good reading doesn’t end at proper pronunciation and speed. Being a good reader means comprehension, intuition, and observation. It’s a skill that is beneficial not only in class but in personal...
Techno-thrillers began their assault on best-seller lists when Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October" was found on Ronald Reagan's bookshelf. Clancy now is an industry, and his literary...
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...
Murder, mayhem and fast-paced action characterize many mystery novels. Whether you want to read the antics of an amateur private investigator or the forensic genius of a crime scene investigator,...
Romances are a popular genre and there are rows and rows of choices at any bookstore you frequent. It can be daunting to select the right one and very disappointing when you end up with a flawed,...
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,...
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...
Although fantasy novels often make relaxing, easy reading, writing them is a different thing altogether. Writing a good fantasy novel requires deliberate and careful planning, persistence and...
Sure, violence, infidelity and drug use can quickly explode a marriage, but how do you spread its ruin out over a number of grueling years?
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...
The SAT, one of the most subjective tests that can be taken. Whether we are good at the test taking or not, it is important to take them and excel if a college degree and higher education is...
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...
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....
The horror novel is one of the most challenging genres to tackle because it requires a sensitive knowledge of plot devices to achieve a very specific effect. The horror novelist must understand...
It is easy to start a novel if you know what you want to write about and have a robust imagination. This article is my way of showing everyone how I started and where I got my ideas. Writing a...
Monsters in numberless quantities haunt the pages of horror novels, but none is more popular than the vampire. Why? Probably the versatility of the vampire. Most other monsters have severe...
Ready to get scared? There are countless ways. Alone in the night, you can get scared by the slightest noise upstairs. Is there a serial killer hiding in your attic? Probably not, but you can have...
The publishing world can be a jungle for an author of any age, but many young people under 30 become successful authors despite the odds. Fantasy novelist Christopher Paolini wrote his first book...
Romantic fiction accounts for over one quarter of all books sold, and each year that genre is read by 51 million people. There's no question that romance novels are in high demand, and the fans of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
When writing a mystery novel, keep in mind that plot is the most important aspect of mystery novels. Write a mystery novel, and think of the answer to the mystery first, with tips from a...
Winston Churchill once said, ''Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement; then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then a tyrant. The last...
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...
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...
We seek heroes in the pages of the books we read. Late in the 19th century, the cowboys of the Wild West rode off the pages of dime novels and into our collective psyches. American literature -...
Occult stories often explore themes of the supernatural or the unexplainable. Often lumped together with horror fiction, true stories of the occult speak less of demons and monsters, although...
The time-honored technique of chiaroscuro is essentially a dialectical practice of contrasting light and dark. Much greater detail exists on the definition of the term, to be found in many...
William Faulkner's classic fiction is characterized by stream of consciousness writing, abrupt and unexplained shifts in narration and time, and an obsession with the South. Though many think of...
Jane Austen's novels have been read by millions and transformed into hit movies. However, not everyone can relate to the language and themes in her books. Follow these steps to lose yourself in...
The historical novel places unique demands on the writer in that it asks the author to make the archaic seem timely without violating laws of historical accuracy. However, it also provides a rare...
The vampire novel is a fictional pastime and can feature some of the most terrifying and horrific prose in fiction novels. Writing a vampire novel can be a daunting task if you aren't working with...
The literary novel is generally considered the most difficult style of fiction writing a writer can attempt. Defining the literary novel can in itself be a difficult job in that no two people seem...
Harlequin romance novels started publishing in 1950. Today, Harlequin publishes in 25 different languages and more than 100 new titles a month. Many popular authors started out as Harlequin...
Bound like books but illustrated with comic panels, graphic novels bridge the gray area between playful, irreverent comic books and serious fiction. Usually written and illustrated for adults,...
Saul Bellow was born on June 10, 1915 in Lachine, Quebec, Canada, part of present-day Montreal. His family moved to Chicago when he was nine. Chicago would later be the setting for many of his...
Selecting novels for a college literature course may seem like a fun and easy thing to do. You could quickly browse through a list of popular and famous works, add the titles to your syllabus and...
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