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The Editor's Half Hour

Sarah Calfee: The Universally Acknowledged Truth about Romance

Mar 1, 2024
Sarah Calfee, a romance fiction editing specialist with a passion for Jane Austen, shares insights on dev editing, story-level issues, and using a Jane Austen writing strategy to solve problems in romance. The discussion explores empowering female characters, evolving romance tropes, the importance of subplots, and the intricate crafting of romance narratives through Jane Austen's lens.
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Sarah Calfee

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Quick takeaways

  • Romance genre has evolved with diversified character arcs beyond traditional tropes.
  • Subplots should seamlessly integrate with the main plot to enhance emotional development in romance narratives.

Deep dives

Discovering a Niche in Editing Romance

Sarah, a freelance editor focusing solely on romance, explains how her background in creative writing and teaching English led her to choose editing as a flexible career option. Initially indifferent to romance, Sarah found a new appreciation for the genre's evolution and complexities since 2000, ultimately becoming a dedicated romance enthusiast. She highlights the genre's modern diversification beyond traditional alpha male tropes, catering to various reader preferences with nuanced character arcs and engaging plots.

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