I wrote another book!
Currently available in only e-book form, you can have my latest book How to Write the Ultimate Non-Tragic Romance for free. It’ll be free on Amazon Kindle from tomorrow till 24th (it’s over on the 24th!)
You can also reach out to me for the next five days and get the pdf for free as well.
What’s the book about?
The book is all about creating an amazing romance with a happy ending.
So basically, say goodbye to tragic diseases and other situations that end in death.
I’ve made a couple of exceptions for when even the happy-ending, happy-story-loving folk like me will forgive you for an “unhappy” ending and dead characters.
The book talks about many romantic comedy and romantic drama movies, as well as including other genres in your romance.
The reason I go over movies in the book is simple: You’ve either watched them or heard about them. Several are already on Netflix and other streaming services of your choice. Some are available in full on YouTube.
And even if you saw them a while ago, you can hop on to the movie’s IMDB page for a refresher or YouTube for the trailer.
For romance writers and romance writing enthusiasts, it’ll be much faster than reading a book from scratch and then analyzing the elements.
That said, if you want to write great romance novels, you need to read romance novels.
I’ve included a short list of some of my favorites in the book. I’ve also mentioned which of the movies are based on novels, so you know the book came first. Even if you watched the movie, it’d be a smart move to read the book as well.
And if you need help with finding an idea, deciding on your publishing path, getting started on an author platform and such, you can read my book “How to Write an Amazing Romance Novel.”
Here’s what Writing The Ultimate Non-Tragic Romance covers chapter by chapter:
Why You Might Want to Write a Non-Tragic Love Story
My Favorite Romcoms
Writing a Romcom or a Romantic Drama Where Romance Isn’t the Priority
Romantic Dramas with Happy Endings
Going Outside of Hollywood: Turkish Romcoms & Romantic Dramas
Exceptions: When Your Audience Will Forgive You for Killing Your Characters (even if they ultimately prefer happier stories)
Writing a Happy-for-Now Ending
When to Give Audiences What to Expect and When to Surprise Them
How to Start When You Feel Blocked, Overwhelmed or Clueless
The Most Important Thing You Should Do (Other Than Writing)
Overused Tropes
Realism vs. Escapism
A Word on Real Life Ethics/Values vs. Fictional Storylines
Screenwriters I Recommend Becoming Familiar With
Romcom Novel & Author Suggestions
A Note on Diverse Writers and Characters
Key Takeaways
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While my book on writing an amazing romance novel covers all romance writing efforts, this book focuses on creating a healthy, happy romance with a satisfactory, pleasant ending.
More on the Author
When you come across a reference book, it is only natural to wonder who the author is and why she knows what she is talking about.
- I’m a romantic. I watch romantic comedies and dramas at such a speed that Hollywood can hardly keep up with me. And I frequently go outside of Hollywood to find more.
- I’m an experienced writer. I’ve been creating fictional stories for a long time. My screenplays have placed in contests, and I specialize in romance.
- I’m a romance novelist. My first novel Making A Difference (M.A.D.), a contemporary romantic comedy set in New York, is available on Amazon. I’m currently working on my second novel, a romcom drama set in California. I also have other romantic novels and screenplays in different stages of progress.
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Want the pdf for Writing the Ultimate Non-Tragic Romance for free? You can reach out to me via the comments on this post or my Twitter to ask for the pdf until the 24th of June.
Happy reading!
