“ Flat or boring characters who are underdeveloped are never going to light up a scene, no matter how many tricks you pull.” - Savannah Gilbo
If you’re writing romance, the chemistry and tension between your characters can make or break your story. Let’s explore how to create romantic chemistry between two characters in an authentic and compelling way to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Read the blog post here!
Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[01:44] What is chemistry?
[03:01] The first thing we need to do when creating chemistry between two characters is to have fully fleshed-out characters with their own goals, motivations, and inner obstacles.
[03:42] Capitalize on opportunities for opposition and harmony between your characters.
[07:41] The 3 key ingredients of chemistry are vulnerability, desire, and resistance
[09:14] Examples from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
[17:51] Writing romantic tension between romantic and non-romantic characters
[22:56] If you want to master crafting irresistible chemistry and tension, I highly recommend studying your favorite stories. This is the best way to improve your writing. You can ask yourself questions like:
And if you need help getting started with your story, check out my FREE Story Starter Kit: 5 Questions To Ask Before You Start Writing. This fillable workbook will help you build out the foundational elements of your story: genre, character, setting, plot, and theme. Grab your free copy here!
Links mentioned in this episode:
👋 Want a behind-the-scenes look at my book coaching journey? Click here to download Author Accelerator's brand-new eBook to see how I built (and grew!) my business!
👉 Looking for a transcript? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, scroll down below the episode player until you see the transcript.
#47: Save the Cat! The Beginning Beats
#46: The 6 Scenes Every Worldview Novel Needs
#45: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
#44: Performance Genre Conventions
#43: 10 Tips for Writing Better Scenes
#42: 10 Reasons Why Novels Get Rejected
#41: The 6 Scenes Every Action Novel Needs
#40: How to Write a Well-Structured Scene
#39: The #1 Reason Why So Many Novels Go Unfinished
#38: Romance Genre Conventions
#37: 5 Questions to Ask Before Writing a First Draft
#36: What is a Book Coach?
#35: 3 Reasons Why You're Not Writing
#34: How to Plan Your Writing Projects for the New Year
#33: 5 Takeaways From Coaching Writers in 2020
#32: How to Start Editing Your NaNowriMo Draft
#31: The 6 Scenes Every Thriller Novel Needs
#30: 4 Reasons Why You Need a Target Word Count
#29: Horror Genre Conventions
#28: Red Herrings: How to Mislead and Surprise Readers
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Lit Society: Books and Drama
Ex Libris
Write The Book: Conversations on Craft
Grimms’ Fairy Tales
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Fresh Air
Myths and Legends