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.