Quite a few months ago I attended a writing workshop called. I write. One of the presenters gave some wonderful ideas on how to write better romance. I thought I wrote down her name but I don’t see it seeing it. Here are some highlights of her suggestions.
Couple Meet and greet:
-watch out for cliché.
-Make it further in depth.
-Watch for unearned emotion without showing why characters feel that way. It may be something that happened earlier in their life.
-Try to find a unique beginning and one that is believable.
Boy meets girl: There are usually three scenarios.
- either instant attraction, Movie: the note book.
- Dislike at first sight Stephanie Meyer’s twilight pg. 23.
- A little bit of both: movie: you’ve got mail. He is in the book store and interest in one another, then Meg finds out he is the competition.
How guy shows his love:
Guy shows love by noticing things about the girl he likes, by giving her presents etc.
Romances:
-check for logical conclusions to your romance:
-Romance readers want a happy ending.
-The reader has reason to believe the couple will remain together and relationships will endure.
-Couple gets married. Brief tasteful emotionally powerful scene following.
Chemistry:
Physical attraction, create a situation where two characters want each other; whether or not they are willing to admit it.
For those who write romance, what recommendations do you have on how to write better romance? Please feel free to share your ideas in the comment section this blog.
