{"id":2583,"date":"2022-05-26T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whitemagicstudios.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2583"},"modified":"2022-06-02T02:12:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T02:12:29","slug":"romantic-novels-how-to-write","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whitemagicstudios.co.uk\/blog\/romantic-novels-how-to-write\/","title":{"rendered":"Romantic novels: how to write?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Romance novels continually top New York Times best-selling charts. Since times immemorial, romantic stories keep us pleased and happy. These stories are optimistic, aspirational and provide escapism from the harsh reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jane Austin\u2019s Pride and Prejudice is a classic example of a very successful romantic novel. The British publisher, Mills and Boon published a number of popular romantic novels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The subgenres of romance novels are defined by the story\u2019s timeframe, plot, elements, and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Contemporary Romance.<\/li><li>Historical romance<\/li><li>Romantic suspense.<\/li><li>Inspirational romance.<\/li><li>Paranormal romance.<\/li><li>Science-fiction romance.<\/li><li>Fantasy romance.<\/li><li>Time-travel romance.<\/li><li>Multi-cultural romance.<\/li><li>Erotic romance.<\/li><li>Young adult.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Romantic novels have two guiding principles- a central love story and an optimistic ending. To begin with, you need to bring two people together regardless of genre. They should notice each other. Then you apply chemistry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic contents a romantic novel usually has are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A sympathetic heroine: The heroine must be strong but not hard; vulnerable but not weak; intelligent, ethical, interesting, beautiful, human, likeable.<\/li><li>The hero has to be strong and irresistible: He should be strong but not over-bearing; vulnerable, capable, good-looking, fascinating, intelligent.<\/li><li>Emotional conflict: The boy and the girl should be kept separate due to some complicated but believable emotional tension.<\/li><li>The plot should be realistic: A logical, credible and interesting plot should be the canvas of their emotional journey.<\/li><li>A happy ending: The stories should have a happy ending; which is a reward of unconditional love.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout history, as women\u2019s role has expanded in the real world; there\u2019s a change in depicting the female character as well in novels. Heroines of today of varying ages, are more nuanced, have careers in male-dominated industries &amp; the heroes are gentler than in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book covers are a great way to increase your sales. Make use of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitemagicstudios.co.uk\/ebook-cover-design-services\">e-book cover creator<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitemagicstudios.co.uk\/book-cover-designs\">book front cover design<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to grow your sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have written a book,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitemagicstudios.co.uk\/book-illustration-services\">hire an illustrator<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>&amp; leave the rest of the publishing work such as book layout, editing, proof-reading, book trailers to the professional&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitemagicstudios.co.uk\/self-publishing\">self-publishers, UK<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;like White Magic Studios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Romance novels continually top New York Times best-selling charts. Since times immemorial, romantic stories keep us pleased and happy. These stories are optimistic, aspirational and provide escapism from the harsh reality. Jane Austin\u2019s Pride and Prejudice is a classic example of a very successful romantic novel. 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