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.