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How to Write a Romance Novel: a guide for creative writing, storytelling, and writing fiction
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About How to Write a Romance Novel: a guide for creative writing, storytelling, and writing fiction
Introduction
Why Write Romance Novels
Setting - part 1
Setting - part 2
Dialogue Craft - part 1
Dialogue Craft - part 2
Point of View - dialogue
Character Growth
Character Story Comes First
Character Story Strictly Romance Novel Related
Character Growth and Development
Romance World Rules
Conflict in General
Romance Novel Conflict in General - part 1
Romance Novel Conflict in General - part 2
External Conflict Romance - part 1
External Conflict Romance - part 2
External Conflict Romance - part 3
Internal Conflict for Romance - part 1
Internal Conflict for Romance - part 2
Internal Conflict for Romance - part 3
Internal Conflict for Romance - part 4
Internal Conflict for Romance - part 5
Suspense Tension
Seven Ways to Raise the Stakes in Your Novel
Conflict Resolution - romance
Emotional Conflict versus Intellectual Conflict
How to Build a Story with Emphasis on Emotion
Love Scene
Characters Fulfill Each Other's Need
Complementary Strengths - romance
Shining but Not Out-Shining
Hypergamy
Hero Characteristics - part 1
Hero Characteristics - part 2
Hero Characteristics - part 3
Hero Characteristics - part 4
Hero Characteristics - bad boy - part 5
Hero Characteristics - part 6
Hero Characteristics - part 7
Hero Characteristics - part 8
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - part 1
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - part 2
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - part 3
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - part 4
Hero's Motivation
Hero Stats
Heroine Characteristics - part 1
Heroine Characteristics - part 2
Heroine Characteristics - part 3
Heroine Characteristics - part 4
Heroine Characteristics - part 5
Heroine Characteristics - part 6
Heroine Characteristics - part 7
Heroine Characteristics - part 8
Non-Main Characters - part 1
Non-Main Characters - part 2
Non-Main Characters - part 3
Non-Main Characters - part 4
Non-Main Characters - part 5
Non-Main Characters - part 6
Non-Main Characters - part 7
Withholding the "I Love You"
Conflict and the Brain - part 1
Conflict and the Brain - anger - part 2
The Difference Between the Male and Female Brain
Brain In Love
Brain Experiencing Breakup
Lovers' Brain
Characters' Relationship with Plot and Setting
Types of Characters
Character Behavior
Elements Qualities that Help the Reader Sympathize with the Character - part 1
Elements Qualities that Help the Reader Sympathize with the Character - part 2
Additional Qualities that Make a Character Vivid to the Reader
Characters We Hate
Redeeming Virtues - the understandable villain
Questions that Help with Character Design
Difference Between How Males and Females Communicate - dialogue - part 1
Difference Between How Males and Females Communicate - dialogue - part 2
Difference Between How Males and Females Communicate - dialogue - part 3
Difference Between How Males and Females Communicate - dialogue - part 4
Body Language - dialogue
Good for Romance Novels - dialogue
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - dialogue related - part 1
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - dialogue related - part 2
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - dialogue related - part 3
Hero's Interaction with the Heroine - dialogue related - part 4
Humor Smile Light-Hearted - dialogue
Tags and Mechanics - dialogue
Suspense - cliffhanger
Viewing Every Chapter as a New Beginning - cliffhanger
Romance Specific - cliffhanger
Chapter Ending - cliffhanger
First Meeting
Hero's Focus on the Heroine & the Heroine's Focus on the Hero
Sexual Tension
Wait to Give Backstory - part 1
Wait to Give Backstory - part 2
Wait to Give Backstory - part 3
Love Triangle
The Kiss
Two Steps Forward One Step Back - part 1 doneTwo Steps Forward One Step Back - part 1
Two Steps Forward One Step Back - part 2
Two Steps Forward One Step Back - part 3
Two Steps Forward One Step Back - part 4
Order - bell plotting method
Disturbance
Care Package
Argument Against Transformation
Trouble Brewing
Doorway of No Return - 1st
Kick in the Shins
Mirror Moment
Pet the Dog
Doorway of No Return - 2nd
Mounting Forces
Lights Out
The Q Factor
Final Battle
Transformation and Resolution
Why Use This Structure
Cat - plotting method
The Opening Image
Theme Stated
Setup
The Catalyst
Debate
Break Into Two
B Story
Fun & Games
Midpoint
Bad Guys Close In
All is Lost
Dark Night of the Soul
Break Into Three
The Finale
The Final Image
Write from the Middle
Conclusion
What You Will Learn?
- This course exists to provide you with the knowledge you need to craft an excellent tale..
- There are many lectures within this course that delve into the specifics of the romance genre. However, there are also many lectures that apply to all fiction genres. In other words, there is content in this course that can help you even if the romance genre is not exactly your area of interest..
- I’m an author. I also have a Bachelor’s in English, a master’s degree in liberal arts, and a master’s degree in English & creative writing. I spent the vast majority of my life studying this field. This course distills all of my craft knowledge down into a relatively short course..
- You being here tells me that you want to write a book. By coming here you’ve proven that there’s a story within you longing to come out. I think it is very important that you tell your tale. It is my objective to give you the tools you need to accomplish this feat. .
- The following is a generalized list of what is included in this course: .
- This course was designed to be clear, relatively concise, entertaining, and easily accessible. I’ve used every tool at my disposal to make your time with this course the best experience that I can deliver..
- There’s a story within you. Please let me help you to get it out. .