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Obstacles for Six Types of Relationship Stories
Somehow, we have to keep our protagonists from pairing up on page five.
Episode 389: Non-Romantic Relationships
Now don't kiss. Stop it!
Seven External Plots for Relationship-Centered Stories
Add excitement without sacrificing what's important.
Nine Personality Clashes for Character Conflicts
How to put good people at odds without making them look mean or unreasonable.
Q&A: How Can I Depict a Jealous Character Without Sending the Wrong Message?
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Six Stories With Weak Romantic Attraction
Many storytellers neglect attraction in their rush to get the characters dating.
How to Get Readers to Feel Those Emotional Twists
Every bit of triumph or heartache has to be built up by the storyteller.
Nine Jerkass Traits That Aren’t Toxic or Abusive
Characters can be grating without being abusive.
How Legendborn Created an Enthralling Love Triangle
Love triangles have a bad reputation, but they can create compelling romance.
Feminists and Romance Fans: Let’s Fight Our Common Enemy
Being a feminist and enjoying questionable tropes isn't mutually exclusive.
How to Fix a Boring Sex Scene
Sex doesn't automatically make a scene interesting.
Twelve Signs a Storyteller Is Building Romantic & Sexual Chemistry
Is that queerbaiting intentional? Here's how to tell.
Three Genre-Defining Books With Underutilized Tropes
Understanding what made iconic books work is key to emulating them.
Six Character Archetypes for Love Interests
All romance begins with a love interest.
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