Romance story structure

One of my most popular posts is for my Romance Beat Sheet, but one of my readers asked if I could create a Scrivener template to go along with the Romance Beat Sheet. Yes! If you're a romance author and use Scrivener for drafting your stories, today's post is for you.

We've created novel outline templates for each major genre that follow the Hero's Journey and other proven story frameworks.

Here on Daily (w)rite, author and editor Michael Dellert has spoken about how start a novel, a post that continues to be popular. Today he's here to talk about story structure, with fantastic tips on how to structure a novel, some of which I highlight below for you in blue. --------------------

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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