Even the most familiar story ideas and situations can feel new in the hands of an author who has thought long and hard about how her characters react to conflict and why they do what they do. On top of that, you’re writing category romance, with a mighty list of reader expectations built in.Īs with so much else in fiction writing, thoughtful character motivation is at the heart of making your scenes feel fresh. When starting a new creative venture, it’s natural to emulate artists whom you admire, including aspects of their “voice” – word choice, character types and situations. Sometimes a scene idea or plot twist that seems fresh to a new author is actually one we’ve read many times. Harlequin editors read a lot of romance books. (We loved this post so much, we’re re-posting from our archives.
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