Romance conflict ideas

Romantic Conflict 101 for Romance Writers. What romantic conflict is, what it's not, and how to sustain it for an entire novel. Stop by!

By Grace CaylorHave you ever watched a really cheesy Hallmark movie? Or read a romance novel that was too predictable and had practically zero conflict?Certainly, as writers, we ought to write romances that are more natural and realistic, which of course means there must be conflict. Google’s first definition of romance is “a feeling of

Here are five ways to inject some much needed romantic conflict into your fictional romance, without your lovers having to hurt each other.

A woman (23) asked if she was wrong to be upset when her husband-to-be (35) decided to cancel their honeymoon to Paris so he could fund a monster truck with “the boys.”

examples of Gottman's perpetual issues

Struggling to add depth to your romance stories? Dive into internal conflicts, where characters wrestle with their own emotions and fears, creating intense, relatable drama. Explore external conflicts that arise from outside forces, like societal pressures or personal rivalries, adding excitement and tension. Balancing these conflicts enriches your narrative, making your love story captivating and unforgettable. #WritingTips #RomanceWriters #Storytelling

Conflict in romance novels can be hard to get right. Here are three conflict squares (okay, two squares and a rectangle) that could help you find the strongest conflict for your next romance novel.

Writing/Romance: The Conflict Box | Argh Ink

Keeping Romantic Tension Alive One thing that every romance writer faces especially when writing a series, is how to keep a couple apart. I...