If you remove the romance from your story and one of the characters has no reason to be there, your romantic storyline is likely too thin. 2. The Power of "Shared Competence"
Knowing how the other person takes their coffee or recognizing the exact moment they become overwhelmed in a crowd.
What do they want that has nothing to do with romance?
To create , we have to look past the "happily ever after" and focus on the messy, beautiful, and complex mechanics of human connection. Here is how to craft romances that resonate. 1. Character First, Couple Second
They are perfect for each other, but one is about to move across the world for a dream job.
They love each other, but one believes in mercy and the other in justice.
Internal conflict—where characters have to choose between their personal growth and their relationship—is always more compelling than a simple misunderstanding. 4. The "Micro-Moments" of Intimacy
Do they make choices that affect the plot, or are they just waiting for the protagonist to show up?
If you remove the romance from your story and one of the characters has no reason to be there, your romantic storyline is likely too thin. 2. The Power of "Shared Competence"
Knowing how the other person takes their coffee or recognizing the exact moment they become overwhelmed in a crowd.
What do they want that has nothing to do with romance?
To create , we have to look past the "happily ever after" and focus on the messy, beautiful, and complex mechanics of human connection. Here is how to craft romances that resonate. 1. Character First, Couple Second
They are perfect for each other, but one is about to move across the world for a dream job.
They love each other, but one believes in mercy and the other in justice.
Internal conflict—where characters have to choose between their personal growth and their relationship—is always more compelling than a simple misunderstanding. 4. The "Micro-Moments" of Intimacy
Do they make choices that affect the plot, or are they just waiting for the protagonist to show up?