The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler is one of those books that carefully lays out the plot points each story should contain. The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler This is one of those books that will encourage the reader to avoid common mistakes and think strategically about crafting sentences. The author has a biting wit and uses examples from the classics, which will remind readers why great authors are great. Still, it is recommended because writers need to stay strict about writing effective sentences. This is not “beach reading” unless you love how language works and are a consummate grammarian. The perfect read for those who find pleasure in the finer points of grammar and putting words together.
Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Prose by Constance Hale
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Harlequin publishes 12 different series romance lines– almost 800 titles a year – and has attracted over 160 new authors in the last five years, including many debut authors. It is the place where our editors share their editorial and publishing expertise and it's an invaluable resource for writers who are interested in being published by Harlequin," said Dianne Moggy, VP Editorial at Harlequin. "This website is the voice of Harlequin's romance editors. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Harlequin has launched, a website dedicated to discovering new voices in romantic fiction where aspiring Harlequin authors can get advice from Harlequin's experienced editors, hear about open calls for story submissions, and access writing guidelines for Harlequin's romance lines and Carina Press.