Writer's Resources . . .

Every writer is always asked questions about how to get started, where to find information. Here are some of my favorite sites relating to writing Romance novels of all types.

Romance Writer's of America - If you write romance you should definitely join Romance Writers of America (RWA). RWA is the professional association for 9,000 published and aspiring romance writers. Members of RWA write the novels that make up 48% of all popular paperback fiction and that generate more than $1 billion in sales each year.

Romance Divas - Romance Divas is the kind of place we always wanted to hang out in when we were online, but couldn't find. A friendly place where the only thing people get serious about is writing great romance. A place to make friends, have fun, learn about the wonderful and challenging craft of writing, and find support for the roller coaster a writer’s life can be.

Karen Fox - A best selling author of paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction romance and a great person, her site also has good information about markets, agents, and writing tips.

Romantic Times Master's Class Online - A great resource with 13 important topic areas written by published authors, editors, or agents.

Charlotte Dillon's Writer's Resources - Grammar, books, tax info, writing and research links. If you can't find it here, you probably don't need it.

Lisa Gardner's Synopsis Workshop - If the thought of a writing a synopsis turns you sickly green or makes you want to run away from the computer and never return, then you need to go through this workshop. She gives you step-by-step instructions, with lots of examples on how to prepare a short synopsis or a long one. Lisa is a member of my chapter, Rose City Romance Writers. I return to her advice every time I need to submit another synopsis. She also has several other great writer's tip on her Tricks of the Trade page.