Writing Romance as a plot or subplot can be a lot trickier than people think. The group discusses methods to make a believable and satisfying romance, as well as the importance of keeping the promise to the reader about the type of romance they’re getting into.

Jess points out that a love interest can often be seen as the antagonist to a lover’s union, Tracey discusses how friendships  often mimic romantic connections, and Anne stirs the pot by bringing up toxic love in a #MeToo era.

 

QUOTES: “Without struggle, there is no progress.” – A take on a Frederick Douglass quote

 

LINKS:

John Truby’s Story of Anatomy

Johny Truby’s website

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

 

CREDITS: This episode of Your Writing Does Not Suck was recorded and edited by Anne M. Belen. She also gets to decide the titles and inserts subliminal BTS content as she pleases.