How to Write a Novel in One (Not-So-Easy) Lesson

by Jacqueline Diamond, K. Loren Wilson, July 2011, $2.99 U.S.

After selling 90 novels and teaching writing to more than 100 students, Jacqueline Diamond decided to share her knowledge of the craft of fiction in this 24,000-word book (that's about 80 pages in conventional printing). You won't find any one-size-fits-all schemes, just readable information with tips organized to help you no matter how much or how little writing experience you have.

This book is based on three articles previously published in Romance Writers of America's monthly magazine plus Jackie's workshop "Turning Your Weaknesses Into Strengths." Everything has been updated and rewritten for this book. The author has also created study notes to help writers analyze techniques used in the first chapters of a mystery, a dark paranormal romance and a light Regency historical romance.

A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist under the name Jackie Hyman, Diamond has won a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times magazine, has finaled twice for RWA's prestigious Rita Award, and has hit bestseller lists including Waldenbooks and USA Today. Her novels have been translated into French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, Turkish, Japanese, Norwegian, Greek, Swedish, Hungarian, Korean, Czech and Danish. She currently writes the Safe Harbor Medical romance series for Harlequin American Romance. A full list of her novels is available on her website, www.jacquelinediamond.com, along with free writing tips.

'How to Write a Novel in One (Not-So-Easy) Lesson' by Jacqueline Diamond is a booklet written to give ideas on how to write a romance novel. Well written by a writing teacher and author. Gives excellant examples of whay to do and what Not To Do. A must read for anyone thinking of becoming an author.