This program will show writers of romance and erotica the following:
- What the difference is between romance, erotica, new adult, and women’s fiction—and why it matters to understand how the categories differ
- How the different categories or genres are viewed, who the target readers are, and how that affects what agents and publishers you will target
- Why an agent will tell you, “I love this story, but I can't sell it”
- How to start your work strong and create engaging characters for both editors and readers to love
- How to craft a interesting and likeable story—focusing on the elements of each category
- How to create a story arc that works, thinking in terms of standalones and series potential
- How to create interesting conflicts with satisfying resolutions
- How to decide if you should follow a traditional or self-publishing model—which choice will work best for you and for your project.
- How to prepare a successful submission package
- How to avoid the common mistakes that sink submission chances, such as:
- talking down to your reader
- not having a redeemable or well developed character, solid plot, or strong hook
- having a story that begins too slow or other plot development or pacing issues
- not following guidelines
- not choosing the right agent or editor
- boasting about the work to sell it instead of describing it in the best possible light
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