Download or read book A Guide to Romantic Love the Romantic Character and the Romantic Tradition written by Ariana Gonzalez Hernandez and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-02-17 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romantic love is something that is actually a product of a romantic culture. It's a product of its traditions and of the character of those who subscribe to its values. In this comphrehensive guide you will not only learn about the romantic character and the traditions that enable you to cultivate romantic love in your life, you will also learn about the culture itself as well as its history, enabling you to develop a profound understanding and appreciation for this culture and the unique type of relationship that it yields. This guide isn't just about creating romantic relationships or about culture. It's about self-improvement; about building character, about potential and about becoming complete in the process. Since our relationships are a reflection of who we are, then the improvement of our relationships naturally begins with the improvement of ourselves. Peoples of the romantic culture have captured the hearts of the world for centuries. Their enigmatic ways provoke fascination and curiosity among those foreign to their cultures. The mystery of their enigmatic ways is solved once and for all by providing you with a window into their seemingly magical world. At the same time you will learn how to take part in their culture in order to create your own enigmatic persona, and your own magical and truly romantic and loving relationships.
Download or read book Romancing the Beat written by Gwen Hayes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book?Writing a well-structured romance isn't the same as writing any other genre-something the popular novel and screenwriting guides don't address. The romance arc is made up of its own story beats, and the external plot and theme need to be braided to the romance arc-not the other way around.Told in conversational (and often irreverent) prose, Romancing the Beat can be read like you are sitting down to coffee with romance editor and author Gwen Hayes while she explains story structure. The way she does with her clients. Some of whom are regular inhabitants of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.Romancing the Beat is a recipe, not a rigid system. The beats don't care if you plot or outline before you write, or if you pants your way through the drafts and do a "beat check" when you're revising. Pantsers and plotters are both welcome. So sit down, grab a cuppa, and let's talk about kissing books.
Download or read book DIY MFA written by Gabriela Pereira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the Knowledge Without the College! You are a writer. You dream of sharing your words with the world, and you're willing to put in the hard work to achieve success. You may have even considered earning your MFA, but for whatever reason--tuition costs, the time commitment, or other responsibilities--you've never been able to do it. Or maybe you've been looking for a self-guided approach so you don't have to go back to school. This book is for you. DIY MFA is the do-it-yourself alternative to a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. By combining the three main components of a traditional MFA--writing, reading, and community--it teaches you how to craft compelling stories, engage your readers, and publish your work. Inside you'll learn how to: • Set customized goals for writing and learning. • Generate ideas on demand. • Outline your book from beginning to end. • Breathe life into your characters. • Master point of view, voice, dialogue, and more. • Read with a "writer's eye" to emulate the techniques of others. • Network like a pro, get the most out of writing workshops, and submit your work successfully. Writing belongs to everyone--not only those who earn a degree. With DIY MFA, you can take charge of your writing, produce high-quality work, get published, and build a writing career.
Download or read book Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.
Download or read book Inchbald Hawthorne and the Romantic Moral Romance written by Ben P Robertson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the connections between British and American Romanticism, focusing on the novels of Elizabeth Inchbald (1753-1821) and Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-64). This study argues that Inchbald and Hawthorne are representative of a larger British/American cultural confluence during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Download or read book Seinpedia A Fan Guide About Nothing written by Eternia Publishing and published by Zander Pearce. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SEINPEDIA: A FAN GUIDE ABOUT NOTHING: EXPLORING THE LEGACY, THEMES AND CHARACTERS OF THE BELOVED SITCOM: SEINFELD Looking for a comprehensive guide to one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time? Look no further than "Seinpedia: A Fan Guide About Nothing: Exploring The Legacy, Themes And Characters Of The Beloved Sitcom: Seinfeld." "Seinpedia: A Fan Guide About Nothing" is an essential resource for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the show. With its engaging writing style, fascinating insights, and comprehensive coverage, this book is a must-have for fans of Seinfeld and anyone who loves great television. CONTENT (38 CHAPTERS) A Companion Guide For The Sitcom The Making Of Seinfeld: Behind The Scenes Of The Iconic Show Jerry Seinfeld And Larry David: The Creative Minds Behind The Series The Characters Of Seinfeld: A Comprehensive Overview Of The Cast Jerry, George, Elaine, And Kramer: Analyzing The Protagonists Of Seinfeld The Secondary Characters Of Seinfeld: Newman, Uncle Leo, And More The Women Of Seinfeld: Elaine, Susan, And More The Humor Of Seinfeld: Exploring The Show's Unique Comedy Style The Episodes Of Seinfeld: A Look At The Best Of The Series Seinfeld And Pop Culture: References And Influences In Media Seinfeld And Society: How The Show Reflected The 90s And Beyond Seinfeld And New York City: The Show's Love-Hate Relationship With The City Seinfeld And Language: The Show's Unique Expressions And Vocabulary Seinfeld And Romance: The Characters' Love Lives And Relationships The Legacy Of Seinfeld: How The Show Changed Television And Comedy The Fans Of Seinfeld: From Cult Hit To Mainstream Phenomenon The Seinfeld Universe: Spinoffs, Merchandise, And More Seinfeld And Philosophy: Ethics, Morality, And The Human Condition The Seinfeld Experience: Visiting The Show's Real-Life New York City Locations The End Of Seinfeld: A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Series Finale And Its Aftermath Seinfeld And Fashion: The Iconic Looks Of The Characters The Music Of Seinfeld: The Role Of Soundtrack In The Show Seinfeld And Sports: The Characters' Athletic Pursuits And Obsessions The Seinfeld Script: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Writing Process Seinfeld And Food: The Characters' Culinary Adventures And Mishaps The Seinfeld Reunion: The Cast's Return And Its Significance Seinfeld And Mental Health: Analyzing The Characters' Psychological States Seinfeld's Cultural Impact: How The Show Influenced Society And Pop Culture Seinfeld's Guest Stars: A Look At The Famous Faces Who Appeared On The Show Seinfeld's Bloopers: The Funniest Mistakes And Outtakes From The Series Seinfeld's Social Commentary: The Show's Reflection On Social Issues Seinfeld And Business: The Characters' Work Lives And Entrepreneurial Endeavors Seinfeld And Technology: The Show's Take On The Digital Age The Seinfeld Method: Applying The Show's Philosophy To Daily Life Seinfeld's Catchphrases And Quotes: The Most Memorable Lines From The Series The Seinfeld Effect: How The Show Changed The Landscape Of Television Seinfeld And Art: The Show's References To And Influence On Artistic Culture Seinfeld And Family: The Characters' Relationships With Their Relatives The Seinfeld Podcasts: A Look At The Best Podcasts About The Show Seinfeld Around The World: The Show's International Success And Adaptations
Download or read book The Tropoholic s Guide to Backstory Romance Tropes written by Cindy Dees and published by Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic backstory romance tropes, the stories made up of the lingering problems, scars, and needs from your hero’s and heroine’s pasts that must be overcome before they can achieve happiness and true love. . Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: a detailed definition and analysis descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly lists of additional key scenes important to this trope an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope reasons why audiences love this trope a list of similar tropes a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…
Download or read book Love Language Place and Identity in Popular Culture written by María Ramos-García and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love, Language, Place, and Identity in Popular Culture: Romancing the Other explores the varied representations of Otherness in romance novels and other fiction with strong romantic plots. Contributors’ approaches range from sociolinguistics to cultural studies, and the texts analyzed are set on four continents, with particular emphasis on Caribbean and Atlantic islands. What all the essays have in common is the exploration of representations of the Other, be it in an inter-racial or inter-cultural relationship. Chapters are divided into two parts; the first examines place, travel, history, and language in 20th-century texts; while the second explores tensions and transformations in the depiction of Otherness, mainly in texts published in the early 21st century. This book reveals that even at the end of the 20th century, these texts display neocolonialist attitudes towards the Other. While more recent texts show noticeable changes in attitudes, these changes can often fall short, as stereotypes and prejudices are often still present, just below the surface, in popular novels. The understudied field of popular romance, in which the Other is frequently present as a love interest, proves to be a fruitful area in which to explore the potential and the realities of the treatment of Otherness in popular culture. Scholars of literature, communication, romance, and rhetoric will find this book particularly useful.
Download or read book The Tropoholic s Guide to Internal Romance Tropes written by Cindy Dees and published by Cynthia Dees Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic internal romance tropes, the stories of personal affliction, wounds, fears, and personality traits that form obstacles to love inside the hearts and minds of your characters. Written by a working writer for working writers, this is a comprehensive reference guide and brainstorming tool to help you quickly generate ideas, create characters and plot, revise and edit, brand and market your story. You’ll write faster, cleaner, and deliver your audience a story they’ll recognize and love. If you’re writing a novel, script, play, comic, graphic novel, video game script, or any other story format, this book is for you. If you’re writing a love story specifically, or you’re writing any genre of fiction in which you’d like to include a romantic relationship, this book is for you. Each trope entry includes: · a detailed definition and analysis · descriptions of all obligatory scenes necessary to structure this trope correctly · lists of additional key scenes important to this trope · an extensive list of questions to think about when writing this trope · an extensive list of traps to avoid when writing this trope · reasons why audiences love this trope · a list of similar tropes · a list of examples of each trope in action taken from television, film, and novels …every kind of writer in every genre of fiction is going to want these guides in their go-to reference books… …a tour de force how-to on creating stories audiences adore… …the books every writer has been waiting for—a comprehensive walk-through by an industry pro of everything to think about when building a story of pretty much any kind…
Download or read book Reader s Guide to Literature in English written by Mark Hawkins-Dady and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reader's Guide Literature in English provides expert guidance to, and critical analysis of, the vast number of books available within the subject of English literature, from Anglo-Saxon times to the current American, British and Commonwealth scene. It is designed to help students, teachers and librarians choose the most appropriate books for research and study.
Download or read book Romantic Love written by Susan S. Hendrick and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992-06-10 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is love a uniquely human endeavor? Is romantic love universally felt ... or is it a cultural phenomenon? Can we control it? Love is of concern to nearly everyone--yet it is rarely understood. Drawing material from history, psychology, sociobiology, sociology, philosophy, family studies, and other disciplines, the authors provide an overview to aid readers in understanding the complexity--and ultimate elusiveness--of romantic love. Chapters in this fascinating volume encompass a wide range of material, covering the history of love; theories and research on love; and an explanation of the meaning of love as we practice it in our everyday lives. Romantic Love will benefit students, researchers and professionals by presenting the most recent empirical work on the topic and pointing the way toward more exciting research and applications. "This engagingly written little volume presents a social psychological approach to romantic love, but also brings to bear important facts and concepts from sociobiology, philosophy, history, family studies, and sociology. It is part of a series of short-focused volumes dealing with aspects of close relationships and would make excellent supplementary reading for undergraduate courses in marriage and the family, close relationships, social psychology, or human sexual behavior."--Journal of Marriage & The Family.
Download or read book A Guide to Writing Romantic Novels for Beginners written by SATAPOLCEO and published by satapol Channarong. This book was released on with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of writing a romantic novel that captivates readers? Have you ever experienced a deep love and emotion that you want to convey through the pages of a book? If your answer is yes, then "A Beginner's Guide to Writing Romantic Novels" is the perfect guide to help you make that dream a reality! In this book, you'll discover: Tips for Creating Memorable Characters: Learn how to create vivid and realistic characters that readers will connect with and fall in love with. Techniques for Developing an Engaging Plot: Master the art of structuring a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Writing Realistic and Meaningful Dialogues: Craft dialogues that reflect the characters' feelings and emotions, making the story more authentic and engaging. Using Symbols and Themes to Enrich Your Story: Discover how to use symbols and themes to add depth and meaning to your romantic novel. Preparing Your Manuscript and Promoting Your Novel: Get step-by-step guidance on preparing your manuscript for submission and marketing strategies to promote your book. This book not only teaches you the techniques of writing romantic novels but also inspires you to start writing and never give up on your dreams. Why Choose " A Beginner's Guide to Writing Romantic Novels"? Comprehensive Guide: Covers everything from character creation, plot development, to manuscript preparation and book promotion. Expert Tips from Renowned Authors: Includes tips and inspiration from successful romantic novel authors. Easy to Understand and Follow: Designed for beginners, this guide is easy to understand and practical, making it perfect for novice writers. Don't wait! If you want to create a memorable romantic novel and be inspired by an expert in the field, order "Crafting Love on Paper: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Romantic Novels" today and begin your journey into the world of writing romantic novels. SATAPOLCEO
Download or read book A Reference Guide for English Studies written by Michael J. Marcuse and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ambitious undertaking is designed to acquaint students, teachers, and researchers with reference sources in any branch of English studies, which Marcuse defines as "all those subjects and lines of critical and scholarly inquiry presently pursued by members of university departments of English language and literature.'' Within each of 24 major sections, Marcuse lists and annotates bibliographies, guides, reviews of research, encyclopedias, dictionaries, journals, and reference histories. The annotations and various indexes are models of clarity and usefulness, and cross references are liberally supplied where appropriate. Although cost-conscious librarians will probably consider the several other excellent literary bibliographies in print, such as James L. Harner's Literary Research Guide (Modern Language Assn. of America, 1989), larger academic libraries will want Marcuse's volume.-- Jack Bales, Mary Washington Coll. Lib., Fredericksburg, Va. -Library Journal.
Download or read book The Readers Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction written by Joyce G. Saricks and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2001 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering fifteen popular genres, each chapter includes a definition of the genre, its characteristics and appeal elements (such as character development, story line, and frame), and its key authors and subgenres.
Download or read book Romantic Writings written by Stephen Bygrave and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romantic Writings is an ideal introduction to the cultural phenomenon of Romanticism - one of the most important European literary movements and the cradle of 'Modern' culture. Here you will find an accessible introduction to the well-known male Romantic writers - Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats. Alongside are chapters dealing with poems by Charlotte Smith, Mary Robinson, Ann Barbauld, Elizabeth Barrett Browning which challenge the idea that these men are the only Romantic writers. As a further counterpoint the book also includes discussion of two German Romantic short stories by Kleist and Hoffman. Throughout, close-reading of texts is matched by an insistence on reading them in their historical context. Romantic Writings offers invaluable discussions of issues such as the notion of the Romantic artist; colonialism and the exotic; and the particular situation of women writers and readers.
Download or read book Words of Love written by Eileen Fallon and published by Garland Publishing. This book was released on 1984 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Searching the Heart written by Karen Lystra and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1992-06-25 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 1862, Charles Godwin courted Harriet Russell, ultimately unsuccessfully, with the following lines: "Like cadences of inexpressibly sweet music, your kind words came to me: causing every nerve to vibrate as though electrified by some far off strain of heavenly harmony." Almost ten years later, Albert Janin, upon receiving a letter from his beloved Violet Blair, responded with, "I kissed your letter over and over again, regardless of the small-pox epidemic at New York, and gave myself up to a carnival of bliss before breaking the envelope." And in October 1883, Dorothea Lummis wrote candidly to her husband Charles, "I like you to want me, dear, and if I were only with you, I would embrace more than the back of your neck, be sure." In Karen Lystra's richly provocative book, Searching the Heart, we hear the voices of Charles, Albert, Dorothea, and nearly one hundred other nineteenth-century Americans emerge from their surprisingly open, intimate, and emotional love letters. While historians of nineteenth-century America have explored a host of private topics, including courtship, marriage, birth control, sexuality, and sex roles, they have consistently neglected the study of romantic love. Lystra fills this gap by describing in vivid detail what it meant to fall in love in Victorian America. Based on a vast array of love letters, the book reveals the existence of a real openness--even playfulness--between male and female lovers which challenges and expands more traditional views of middle-class private life in Victorian America. Lystra refutes the common belief that Victorian men and women held passionlessness as an ideal in their romantic relationships. Enabling us to enter the hidden world of Victorian lovers, the letters they left behind offer genuine proof of the intensity of their most private interactions, feelings, behaviors, and judgments. Lystra discusses how Victorians anthropomorphized love letters, treating them as actual visits from their lovers, insisting on reading them in seclusion, sometimes kissing them (as Albert does with Violet's), and even taking them to bed. She also explores how courtship rituals--which included the setting and passing of tests of love--succeeded in building unique, emotional bonds between lovers, and how middle-class views of romantic love, which encouraged sharing knowledge and intimacy, gave women more power in the home. Through the medium of love letters, Searching the Heart allows us to enter, unnoticed, the Victorian bedroom and parlor. We will leave with a different view of middle-class Victorian America.
