We’re talking this week about building a heartthrob hero into our stories – if you want more about building a hero – and characterization in general – go to our archives. There, you’ll learn how to build a hero from the inside, out. Yesterday, we talked about a hero having a Noble Cause – that thing that makes him likeable and drives him through the story, through all the obstacles and conflict. Today, we’ll touch on the next element…. Your Hero must have a Flaw Your hero has to be less than perfect. Something about him that makes him real. Maybe he has issues with recklessness, or perhaps he trusts too much and has gotten burned. Maybe he’s jaded and mean on the outside (but of course tenderhearted on the […]
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Exploring the two main story Arcs in Romance
Return to Me You’ve got Mail Sleepless in Seattle While you were Sleeping These are just a few of the wonderful favorite romances listed over the My Book Therapy discussion board. And they all contain the 10 elements of a Romance I went over last week – here’s a quick review: Boy Meets Girl – An event, goal or circumstance occurs to bring our hero and heroine together Interest/Need – Something about their own situation makes their heart vulnerable to romance Why Not – Obstacles between the hero and heroine, and True Love conspire to separate them Wooing – Events or situations allow the hero and heroine to fall in love Sparks – Dialogue and action create romantic tension Kiss – Leading to sexual tension Breakup – The biggest Why […]
Read the RestGreat Expectations! (The essential components of a Romance)
Writing a great romance is all about giving your reader what they want! What are the expectations and elements of a great romance?
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