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Thinking Like A Romance Writer: The Sensual Writer's Sourcebook of Words and Phrases
"This invaluable resource is a must have for any aspiring romance writer!"
In the world of romance writing, one of the most important components in an author's repertoire is their use of descriptive words and phrases. This aspect of romance writing is so often neglected, usually with disastrous results; a novel that reads like a badly written script.
Fortunately, there's now a way for any writer, regardless of their experience, to get a huge head-start writing in this profitable genre. It's a secret resource that romance writers don't want you to know about!
Dahlia Evans has compiled a romance writing thesaurus unlike anything ever published. This reference book is filled to the brim with words and phrases gathered from hundreds of bestselling romance novels. Using this book you will be able to describe intimate encounters of every kind without breaking a sweat.
Inside You'll
# 8,500 words and phrases sorted into 37 categories.
# Thousands of words you can use to describe each part of the body.
# Words that describe each of the five senses; taste, touch, sight, sound, smell.
# Words to describe feelings and emotions.
# Words that describe facial expressions.
# Hundreds of words to describe intimacy.
'Thinking Like A Romance Writer' is the culmination of hundreds of hours of research and is a book destined to become a classic in the field of romance writing instruction.
In the world of romance writing, one of the most important components in an author's repertoire is their use of descriptive words and phrases. This aspect of romance writing is so often neglected, usually with disastrous results; a novel that reads like a badly written script.
Fortunately, there's now a way for any writer, regardless of their experience, to get a huge head-start writing in this profitable genre. It's a secret resource that romance writers don't want you to know about!
Dahlia Evans has compiled a romance writing thesaurus unlike anything ever published. This reference book is filled to the brim with words and phrases gathered from hundreds of bestselling romance novels. Using this book you will be able to describe intimate encounters of every kind without breaking a sweat.
Inside You'll
# 8,500 words and phrases sorted into 37 categories.
# Thousands of words you can use to describe each part of the body.
# Words that describe each of the five senses; taste, touch, sight, sound, smell.
# Words to describe feelings and emotions.
# Words that describe facial expressions.
# Hundreds of words to describe intimacy.
'Thinking Like A Romance Writer' is the culmination of hundreds of hours of research and is a book destined to become a classic in the field of romance writing instruction.
100 pages, Paperback
First published April 23, 2013
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September 2, 2016
I'm a sucker for thesauruses and phrase books. This one is pretty good. There were some occasional odd ducks...like I don't think anyone should use the phrase "swollen masterpiece" but perhaps that's just me. I did get a giggle to see the smallest and last section of the book was the section on sex?!? hahaha My favorite part is facial expressions and alternative words for said.
November 26, 2013
A THESAURUS FOR ANY WRITER
a very good book for those that feel like they keep using the same words in their work. change some vocab. with this quick pick up and put down source.
a very good book for those that feel like they keep using the same words in their work. change some vocab. with this quick pick up and put down source.
January 22, 2020
This was another gift from a friend. She knew it would help guide me in the writer's world of romance. I thought it was an interesting read. I also feel as if everyone's thought process varies, so for me, this title showed me the thought process of the author and how she thinks like a romance writer. There were some good points and was very insightful.
April 10, 2016
This book was a god-send! Especially when you are working late trying to finish a scene in your book, and your brain is too tired to make pretty words flow on to the screen anymore. I would recommend this book to any romance writer!
April 2, 2026
A comprehensive and intuitively organized thesaurus, covering all details and topics a romance writer needs to include in his work.
The inclusion of Adjectives, Verbs that can be done by a body part, Verbs that can be done by that body part helps me to easily spot what I could use to better express my artistic vision.
The comprehensive lists of Sensual experiences, Facial expressions, Feelings, and Intimate experiences and actions are also a great feature, offering both inspiration and guidance for my writing.
Highly appreciated and recommended.
The inclusion of Adjectives, Verbs that can be done by a body part, Verbs that can be done by that body part helps me to easily spot what I could use to better express my artistic vision.
The comprehensive lists of Sensual experiences, Facial expressions, Feelings, and Intimate experiences and actions are also a great feature, offering both inspiration and guidance for my writing.
Highly appreciated and recommended.
September 1, 2019
Romance the writer!
This book is a great tool for any writer who is writing about any kind of human, and if Sci-fi not so human interaction with the characters in your stories. No matter what genre.
This book is a great tool for any writer who is writing about any kind of human, and if Sci-fi not so human interaction with the characters in your stories. No matter what genre.
November 24, 2018
A cool, little book that provides ways to write sensually.
March 10, 2019
A mess of words, hard to find just the one you're looking for.
I did find a few good ones
I did find a few good ones
March 26, 2019
Nice little source book if you find yourself a bit stuck on phrasing.
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April 21, 2020Can't wait to read
December 15, 2020
Great for any romance author to have in their arsenal. Recommend!
January 18, 2021
Great for any author
January 25, 2022
I use this book so often the language has become second nature to me.
April 20, 2022
Love this
As a writer I found this really helpful it was worth it money I would recommend this to any writer
As a writer I found this really helpful it was worth it money I would recommend this to any writer
June 3, 2023
A useful tool, but I think this could have been better formatted and organized.
December 12, 2023
I am so in love with this book!
December 6, 2024
I needed a cold shower after reading this one!
April 4, 2025
Good Reference
This is a helpful reference guide. Very handy for all writers. I will keep to look back through for notes.
This is a helpful reference guide. Very handy for all writers. I will keep to look back through for notes.
December 29, 2019
Good resource
There are a lot of words in here. Many of them I probably won't use because of the genre I write in. But I will keep this in my library. I know it will come in handy.
There are a lot of words in here. Many of them I probably won't use because of the genre I write in. But I will keep this in my library. I know it will come in handy.
January 28, 2023
Good Resouce for Inspiration
This is a pretty good book to help turn up the spicy ideas for your book. I 3 ☆ stared it because I feel there could have been a lot more words in a lot of the areas. But it is really good IMO ...
This is a pretty good book to help turn up the spicy ideas for your book. I 3 ☆ stared it because I feel there could have been a lot more words in a lot of the areas. But it is really good IMO ...
September 2, 2016
A reference book for all writers. Fantastic information in a very easy format. Although marked "read", this book will forever be in use.
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