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Writing romance between characters

A lot of readers like romance, don't they? From romance books to romantic subplots in a fantasy/sci-fi/thriller, we have some sort of romance in the books we read (though not all of them). A lot of times though, we feel the romance is forced and can be extremely unpleasant to watch. Let's discuss some tips about how to write romance properly.

Tension, tension, tension

Tension is key to any romance, whether it be enemies-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers, rivals-to-lovers etc. Some examples are longing gazes, hands brushing each other, wistful gazes, hugs that last a little too long and more! Without tension, the romance just feels will be flat and boring and the readers won't be engaged in it. Please note that for the tension part, the things I listed can be platonic as well! What I mean to say is their reactions, such as them realizing they've caught feelings and now acting differently with each other, wistful gazes at someone they know they can't romance etc. All these actions I've listed in the post can happen platonically, especially for queerplatonic friends etc.

2. Give intimacy

Intimacy is not inherently sexual. It can also be emotional, and when portrayed in books properly, it can be marvellous to watch. Intimacy means being vulnerable with another person, being able to show them baring out their souls to one another, showing that they trust one another. Because if two people can't be intimate or vulnerable with each other, then no, we can't expect them to be in a romantic relationship.

3. Make them great individually

If the characters themselves aren't compelling characters, then we can't expect them to be any better in a romance. If one (or both) of the characters is flat and boring and the very embodiment of meh, then they're also going to be very "meh" in their relationship. Make the character engaging and exciting to watch, whether they're a villain or a hero. To gain some tips on how to write characters properly, check out my post on character writing!

TIP!

I have read this somewhere and I feel it's a really good tip! Use the no-kiss rule. Imagine the couple/ship you're writing. Write them but make sure that they don't kiss. Objectively, can you tell they have feelings for each other? If no, then do better or scrap it. If characters need to kiss to tell that they're in love, then they're not in love. Period.

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How To Unleash Your Inner Femme Fatale: Dark Feminine Energy

Attracting satisfaction – professionally, mentally, physically, sexually, and spiritually – is the secret of strong, seductive women.

Indulge in every aspect of your being:

Spend 20 minutes planning the next day

Focus on your most important 1-3 tasks that will generate the most impactful results

Read for least 30 minutes every day – self-development, to build a new skill set, stay updated on your industry

Set 5 main quarterly goals (work, finances, health, relationships, self-development)

Nourish your body with whole, plant foods and plenty of water

Take long walks daily

Do pilates, yoga, or other low-impact exercises to move and tone your body

Invest in clothes that make you feel your best – for the boardroom, bedroom, and everywhere in between

Find a beauty routine (hair, skincare, nails, makeup, perfume) that makes you feel your best

Make time every week to further explore your sexuality

Meditate for 10 minutes daily

Write down 3 affirmations that feel most powerful for you

Keep a reading list that you update regularly

Find a creative outlet and indulge in it at least 1-3 times weekly

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Short passion twist 💛

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Young Doofus Rick and Doofus Diane~ Doofus Diane is smart and flirtatious, who daily takes advantage of Doofus Rick’s kindness while Doofus Rick is young, naive and in love with her.~

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why do the thumbnails of ep 15 and 16 of fhsy make it look like the box of doom cheated on ally with murph

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going to lose it

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biologists will be like this is a very simplified diagram of a mammalian cell

chemists will be like this is a molecule

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I think this is super important to remember.

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that post about ‘the patti lupone you know is already dead and gone’ sends me every fucking time. i love that stupid post. it’s so fucking funny.

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they took to it like a duck to water: they began naturally, almost effortlessly, and were immediately in their element

they took to it like a baby otter to water: screaming, certain they were dying, hating every minute of it despite being perfectly suited to the conditions

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ITS ABOUT SUNDRY SIDNEY!

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“I just want to get him something small and meaningful, but something I know he’ll like.”

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It wasn’t a guy. It was a girl. I’m gay. THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS | 1.10

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Chapter 3 is up!! I noticed there aren’t many Misfits and Magic / Dimension 20 fanfics for Evan and K on AO3 so I’d love suggestions!

Hey guys if anyone’s interested I just started a misfits and magic fanfic about Karen/Dream Tanaka and Evan Kelmp. It’s fluffy with a some smut, I’d love some criticism!! My AO3 is Cassidy_Summers and the Fic is called “Best Damn Thing” although I might change it. It also has a bunch of Star Wars references. I should put in a new chapter in two days.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34352560

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The new Ao3 wank I can't escape is that it sounds like the site has 1.5 million in funds and someone in a finance meeting said that could keep them running for 2-3 years. This is a "suspicious" and "unheard of" amount of money for a nonprofit to have, and I'm hearing all sorts of overblown takes about how it's proof that OTW is run by a bunch of clueless and incompetent people and no one should donate to them again. e.o

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1.5 million… so… like 3 high level developers for 1 year.