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Writing Romance: How to start your romance story
When you're writing a love story, you have to put a lot of thought into the way your characters meet. You want to make it impactful and breathtaking so readers think about it years after they've finished your book. How do you do that? Start with internal conflict! #writingtips #writingromance #writers #write #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #romancestory #storytelling #thewriteen #bookwriting #novelwriting #writinganovel #shippableromance
Writing Romance: How to start your romance story (pt. 4)
Don't know how to start your romance story? Here's a set up that never fails to catch hearts. There’s nothing like a good old “Until next time” trope. Give your character a bout of serendipity. . .then take it away until the time is right again. #writingtips #writingromance #writers #write #writinginspiration #writingmotivation #romancestory #storytelling #thewriteen #bookwriting #novelwriting #writinganovel #shippableromance
Writing Romance: How to start your romance story (pt. 3)
When you're writing a love story, you have to put a lot of thought into the way your characters meet. You want to make it impactful and breathtaking so readers think about it years after they've finished your book. Do this by making them argue. Ideally, you want their disagreement to have a deeper meaning. It should work not just to show us each character’s personality but to show us what they need to work on. #writingtips #writingromance #writers #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen
Romance Writing: How to start your romance story (pt.2)
When you're writing a love story, you have to put a lot of thought into the way your characters meet. You want to make it impactful and breathtaking so readers think about it years after they've finished your book. Ask yourself: What is my character’s most unique trait? What is one thing they do that says a lot about who they are and where they come from? #writingromance #writingtips #storytelling #romancestory #writers #write #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen
Writing Romance: How to start your romance story (pt. 5)
How to start your romance story: Make the love interest prove they can fill the vacant seat in the MC’s heart by having them provide an answer to a plot level problem. Treat it as a window into their potential dynamic as a couple. #writingromance #writingtips #storytelling #romancestory #writers #write #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #writingmotivation #romancewriting #storytelling
Writing Motivation: How do you get it? (pt.5)
The age old advice still holds true. If you want to write, read! Whether it's aspirational reading or hate-reading, you can always find writing motivation by cracking open a book. Have any recommendations? #writers #write #writingtips #writingmotivation #writinginspiration #writinganovel #bookwriting #storytelling #fictionwriting #writing #creativewriting #howtofindwritingmotivation #thewriteen #motivationtowrite #books #booklovers #bookrecommendations #reading #readers #novels #fictionstory
Writing Motivation: How do you get it? (pt.4)
You kill your motivation by forcing yourself to write in order when your heart is set on a few specific scenes. Skip the "boring" parts and write the ones that you keep daydreaming about! Come back for the others when you've figured out how to make them as captivating. #writers #write #writingtips #writingmotivation #writinginspiration #writinganovel #bookwriting #storytelling #fictionwriting #writing #creativewriting #howtofindwritingmotivation #thewriteen #motivationtowrite
Writing Motivation: How do you get it? (pt. 3)
Writing means spending time with your characters. So it's important that you understand and like them. Even if you don't agree with everything they do, they should spark something in your heart. To create that feeling try to step into their shoes by making character boards capturing their essence. #writers #write #writingtips #writingmotivation #writinginspiration #writinganovel #bookwriting #storytelling #fictionwriting #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #thewriteen #motivationtowrite
Writing Motivation: How do you get it? (pt. 2)
If you can't find motivation to write, create playlists! Finding the right songs to help you pinpoint the vibe of your story can revive your excitement for it. Focus on the lyrics and mood to really immerse yourself. It's even better if it's the acapella version. #writers #write #writingtips #writingmotivation #writinginspiration #writinganovel #bookwriting #storytelling #fictionwriting #writingplaylist #creativewriting #howtofindwritingmotivation #thewriteen #motivationtowrite
Writing Motivation: How do you get it? (pt.1)
If you can't find motivation to write, remind yourself why you're writing. Writing can be a lonely and challenging craft. Therefore, it's important that your reasons for doing it. Personally, I have commentary to share about the world. What about you? #writers #write #writingtips #writingmotivation #writinginspiration #writinganovel #bookwriting #storytelling #fictionwriting #writing #creativewriting #howtofindwritingmotivation #thewriteen #motivationtowrite
How To Write Characters Falling In Love (pt.2)
Readers will never believe your characters are in love if you don't personalize their relationship. Everyone is different in love. Some people like physical touch, others need words of affirmation, etc. Decide what your characters' love tics are and make sure their love interest brings that on! #writingromance #writingtips #storytelling #romancestory #writers #write #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #howtowritecharactersfallinginlove #romance
How To Write Characters Falling In Love (pt. 3)
If you think about it, relationships are just friendship + romantic intimacy of various kinds. Why? Because love starts with liking the person next to you as a person and that's friendship. So if you want readers to ship your characters, make them click on a platonic level first. #writingromance #writingtips #storytelling #romancestory #writers #write #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #storytelling #howtowritecharactersfallinginlove #romance
How To Make Your Story More Interesting
Our favorite characters are often those we can relate to on some level. One of the most relatable things a character can have is flaws. But these flaws don't mean anything if they have no real impact on the character's life and journey. Make your story more interesting by allowing your character to make mistakes. #writer #writing #writingtips #fictionwriting #writinganovel #bookwriting #thewriteen #characterflaws #howtomakeyourstorymoreinteresting #characterdevelopment #creativewriting