Romance conflict ideas

Romantic Conflict 101 for Romance Writers. What romantic conflict is, what it's not, and how to sustain it for an entire novel. Stop by!

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Here are five ways to inject some much needed romantic conflict into your fictional romance, without your lovers having to hurt each other.

By Grace CaylorHave you ever watched a really cheesy Hallmark movie? Or read a romance novel that was too predictable and had practically zero conflict?Certainly, as writers, we ought to write romances that are more natural and realistic, which of course means there must be conflict. Google’s first definition of romance is “a feeling of

This is great for any character too

A lot of times when we’re discussing a book proposal at work, we’ll ask, “What’s the conflict?” or say, “This could use some internal conflict.” What we’re talking about, of course, is the conflict…

Struggling to add depth to your romance stories? Dive into internal conflicts, where characters wrestle with their own emotions and fears, creating intense, relatable drama. Explore external conflicts that arise from outside forces, like societal pressures or personal rivalries, adding excitement and tension. Balancing these conflicts enriches your narrative, making your love story captivating and unforgettable. #WritingTips #RomanceWriters #Storytelling

Subplots are my jam! Most of my stories are like 80% subplot. I like them because they don’t conform to the basic rules of main plotlines; you get more creative liberty.

Keeping Romantic Tension Alive One thing that every romance writer faces especially when writing a series, is how to keep a couple apart. I...