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These columns are based on questions Margaret gets asked by those who also want to write romance novels. The answers are based on her personal experience. Every author must and should find their own way along this path; however, sometimes it helps to know how it was for an author who's reached the goal of publication.

Margaret's been writing some columns for her local RWA chapter newsletter, under the general title of
"What I've Learned Along the Way."
Look for them HERE.

I'd like to write a romance novel. How do I begin?

How do I decide what kind of story to write?

I've decided on a story. Now what?

Do you have any suggestions for books to help me with my writing?

Conflict: The Engine That Drives Your Novel

Plotting the Romance

Do you have any tips about plotting?

How do you create your characters?

How do I create a vivid, realistic setting?

Narrative Tension: What is it? How do I get it?

A Few Words About Pacing

Love Scenes: So, how about those love scenes? Have any tips/suggestions/helpful hints?

I've finished my manuscript at last. Now what?

I've been asked for a "partial." What's that?

What's a synopsis and how do I write one?

The evolution of a synopsis.

What is a "pitch" and how do I make mine effective?

Two exercises for when you feel like quitting, or the writing isn't going well.

This material is Margaret's intellectual property. If you would like to print it out for your personal use, feel free. If you belong to a writing group and would like to reproduce it for your fellow writers, please e-mail Margaret at maggiejmoore @ yahoo.com (no spaces). All other use is prohibited.