Alicia Leigh

The Romance Novel Formula Alicia Leigh

Is there a secret formula for writing a successful romance novel?

Backed by research and professional expertise, The Romance Novel Formula , provides everything you need to take you from idea to first draft of your breakout romance novel.




Join best-selling romance author and academic researcher, Alicia Leigh, as you discover:




*How to take your love interests on the "lovers' journey" - inclusive of ALL types of romantic relationships: ménage, alien, LGBTQI, polyamory, etc.

*A unique five-act structure to make your story easy to write and manage.

*The specific story "beats" exclusive to the romance genre (and which other books on writing typically exclude).

*The story and character arcs necessary to classify your book as romance.

*How to avoid stereotypes by focusing on archetypes.

*Popular romance tropes.

*Essential writing techniques.

*Advice on dialogue.

*The most common writing mistakes . . . and how to avoid them.

*Goal, motivation, and conflict.

*Fear, need, and flaw (what are they, and do you need them?).

*Much more!




Complete with checklists and over 30 writing exercises, The Romance Novel Formula , is the new essential romance writing guide for aspiring and experienced writers, plotters and pantsers, and professional researchers.