The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance

the long version

The basic rules for turning basic instincts into blockbuster success.Erotic romance reigns supreme as a big category of women’s fiction — a billion dollar business serviced by a new breed of uninhibited writer. This book is the necessary how-to for first timers and a terrific guide for seasoned professionals as well, who are putting their racy — and lucrative — fantasies to paper. Now, for the first time, a veteran erotic romance author shows exactly what to do — and how.* The first book to guide writers to succeed in this multi-million dollar genre* Explores how to set up a plot and write good, steamy sex scenes* From a best-selling experienced author* Includes resource section for research tools and further reading* Interviews with top editors in the field* Foreword by Kate Duffy, editorial director at Kensington Publishing and founding editor of the genre