How many here write women's fiction rather than romance?

Rose English · Mar 25, 2010

How many people in this forum are writing women's fiction rather than romance?

No disrespect meant to romance writers, I like romance, and much of the advice and threads on here are relevant. But there doesn't seem to be much available that is specifically geared towards the non HEA'ers.

Or am I mistaken?

Chumplet · Mar 25, 2010

My first 3 were romance but I'm subbing a women's fic to agents right now. Doesn't mean the next one won't be romance... or not.

milly · Mar 25, 2010

I write women's fiction

Stacia Kane · Mar 25, 2010

Is there anything different you guys think we could be doing for you in this forum? Please let me know, okay? You can post here or PM or email me if you prefer.

I know we do tend to have a Romance focus here, and the majority of posters write romance, but I wouldn't want you to feel left out.

L.Jones · Mar 26, 2010

I write both.

Romance can be a more reliable source of income - the women's fiction market? I dunno. Have a proposal going out next week, so am hoping there are some people buying.

annie
http://ishowerwiththemostinterestingpeople.blogspot.com/

Bubastes · Mar 26, 2010

I write both, but I prefer women's fiction because I have a tough time writing traditional HEA endings. Bittersweet endings are more my speed.

Aji · Mar 26, 2010

I write both. My women's fiction tends to be a WF/Romance hybrid more often than not though.

Rose English · Mar 26, 2010

Stacia Kane said:
Is there anything different you guys think we could be doing for you in this forum? Please let me know, okay? You can post here or PM or email me if you prefer.

I know we do tend to have a Romance focus here, and the majority of posters write romance, but I wouldn't want you to feel left out.

Thank you

.

There isn't anywhere on AW that I feel unwelcome. Many topics discussed in Romance (and elsewhere) are interesting, useful and relevant to me.

I wanted to say Hi and invite women's fic' writers to say Hi back; get a feel for the population so to speak. The romance genre is so established, and well thought out, and women's fic less so. I've been hesitant to post but I'm over that.

Of course, it's up to me to make my questions engaging and clear in the first place!

Stacia Kane · Mar 26, 2010

Thanks, Rose. I'm glad you don't feel unwelcome.

I just do want to make sure that everyone feels they're being served (ahem) in this room, so just know the offer is there, okay?

Leaving you to yourselves now, lol, no more hijack.

Rose English · Mar 28, 2010

Bubastes said:
I write both, but I prefer women's fiction because I have a tough time writing traditional HEA endings. Bittersweet endings are more my speed.

Yes, much as I like the HEA, reading it all the time feels unsatisfying to me.

I prefer reading about the psychology and development of characters more than 'allowed' in romance novels, it seems. Though the inclusion of a strong romantic element is vital.

lennatallo · Mar 28, 2010

Women's fic here....although I might try romance one day!

Lydia Sharp · Mar 28, 2010

I write women's fic, but most of my stories--in all genres--have romantic elements.

Rose English · Mar 29, 2010

Hi everyone, nice to know you! :hi:

Rose English · Apr 6, 2010

Stacia Kane said:
Thanks, Rose. I'm glad you don't feel unwelcome.

I just do want to make sure that everyone feels they're being served (ahem) in this room, so just know the offer is there, okay?

Leaving you to yourselves now, lol, no more hijack.

Hey Stacia, I have a question. I've been reading through old threads in this forum, seeking answers to questions I have.

Do I start a new thread if I want to 'refresh' the discussion or do I revive the old one? I thought other 'newer' members might be interested in the answer, so I'm posting rather than PM'ing. Thanks!

cooeedownunder · Apr 6, 2010

I'm probably writing a fine line between the two.

#1Jennifer · Apr 9, 2010

I write women's fiction. I usually mean for it to be a Romance when I start out but it never ends up that way. Some endings that I think are happy others disagree.

WendyNYC · Apr 9, 2010

I write women's fic, too.

Cathy C · Apr 9, 2010

Rose English said:
Hey Stacia, I have a question. I've been reading through old threads in this forum, seeking answers to questions I have.

Do I start a new thread if I want to 'refresh' the discussion or do I revive the old one? I thought other 'newer' members might be interested in the answer, so I'm posting rather than PM'ing. Thanks!

You can do either one, Rose. I don't have any problem with resurrecting old threads, so long as the new posts are on target. But if what you want to say only "kind of" applies, you might start a new thread and just reference the old thread with a link in the first post.

And, as my co-mod Stacia says, whatever we can do to help WF writers, we're happy to do! :Hug2:

RaineeRose · Apr 9, 2010

I also write women's fiction.

Tracey Bentley · Apr 9, 2010

I'm another who writes women's fiction. I've tried romance but it's not in me.

firedrake · Apr 9, 2010

Women's fiction

#1Jennifer · Apr 9, 2010

Women's fiction. My endings are not always considered happy ones, although sometimes they are...

cameron_chapman · Apr 10, 2010

Women's fiction here! (Also sci-fi & fantasy) One of these days I'm going to try a more traditional romance...

pixiejuice · Apr 20, 2010

I write women's fiction - funny/tragic with a slight literary bend

mccardey · Apr 20, 2010

Can someone take pity on me and define the two genres? I'm not quite sure where the differences lie. (Probably not a problem since I don't write either of them...)

How many here write women's fiction rather than romance?

Rose English

Chumplet

This hat is getting too hot

milly

seeing sparks

Stacia Kane

Girl Detective

L.Jones

Bubastes

bananaed

Aji

Should Be Writing...

Rose English

Stacia Kane

Girl Detective

Rose English

lennatallo

breathing through my eyes

Lydia Sharp

for the love of love

Rose English

Rose English

cooeedownunder

Grateful for the day

#1Jennifer

WendyNYC

fiddle-dee-dee

Cathy C

Ooo! Shiny new cover!

RaineeRose

We're moving on...

Tracey Bentley

firedrake

practical experience, FTW

#1Jennifer

cameron_chapman

Makes Things Up

pixiejuice

mccardey

How many here write women's fiction rather than romance?

This hat is getting too hot

seeing sparks

Girl Detective

bananaed

Should Be Writing...

Girl Detective

*breathing through my eyes*

for the love of love

Grateful for the day

fiddle-dee-dee

Ooo! Shiny new cover!

We're moving on...

practical experience, FTW

Makes Things Up

breathing through my eyes