Romance: How to Write a Romantic Novel

Romance is the top-selling genre of fiction, but how do you write a romance novel? To write a successful romance novel you need to know the conventions (or tropes) of the genre – what elements need to be in the story and what sort of plot structure readers expect. You could spend a long time studying different romance sub-genres to learn all of this – but you don’t have to, because this book gives you all the details you need.

What type of story do you want to write? Beauty & the Beast (she changes him), The Frog Prince (he changes her), The Virgin & The Rake (they change each other), or Cinderella (rags-to-riches).

Development of the romantic relationship – the main plot of a romance

Setting, Theme, Tone & Style

The Character Development Arc – How does the heroine and/or hero change during the course of their relationship?

Creating the Heroine

Creating the Hero – including Seducers, Charmers, Bad Boys, Rebels & Byronic Heroes

Secondary Characters – including the confidante

Point of View – Who is the viewpoint character and should we hear the hero’s thoughts?

The Modern Romance Plot in eight sequences, including the Meet Cute, the Lock-In, Creating Sexual or Romantic Tension, the Break-Up, Reconciliation & Happy Ever After

Subplots and how to weave them into your main plot

Romantic Dialogue – How to write witty banter and repartee

Flirting & Body Language

Romantic Dates & Dating

Kissing Scenes & Sex Scenes

How to Get Over Your Ex & How to Say You’re Sorry

Romance Categories & Sub-Genres including chapters on Romantic Suspense, Marriage of Convenience & Mail Order Brides, Paranormal Romance, The Love Triangle, Forbidden Love, Second Chances & Secret Babies, Enemies to Lovers & Friends to Lovers

Advice on writing other sub-genres and plots

In this book you will learn what to write, why particular tropes are important to readers, and how to include them in your stories. Exampl