Ep. 594: 8 Ways to Avoid Cardboard Characters (and Plot Contrivances While You're At It)
Helping Writers Become Authors
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Top Five Tips for Writing Romance Novels
Make sure you balance attractive qualities with lenging ones. Romance leads who are all charm and gorgeousness are just as cardboardy as action leads who never lose a fight or never suffer long term consequences from their injuries. Tip number four, watch out for unnecessary naivete or ignorance. And avoid emotional outbursts with no consequences.
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