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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 12:14:39 GMT -6
You know the biggest problem i have with writing is the romance part of it (you know like boy meets girl, girl meets boy, that kind of romance) foes anyone else have this problem?
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 12:16:06 GMT -6
I don't, I have no idea why. My characters either like each other from the beginning, or they hate each other and then like each other.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 12:21:10 GMT -6
I think that for girl having their characters fall in love is easyer, just because girls tend to be more emotional than guys
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 12:25:50 GMT -6
Hmm, I guess it depends on the person.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 13:00:40 GMT -6
I just don't want my characters to look like this or like this I know there is a balance but I just don't know where
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Post by Brie D on Dec 9, 2015 13:17:02 GMT -6
You don't have to have romance. I have a slightly romantic sideplot between two secondary characters, and I'm having trouble with how deep to take it. It's also almost an arranged marriage.
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 13:17:31 GMT -6
Arranged marriages are ok, whats wrong with them?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 13:23:44 GMT -6
But for a well rounded story romance is needed to add flavor to it (or at least that's what I read in "How to write (and sell) a Christian novel" By Gilbert Morris) and in everything I have ever read there is some level of romance in it
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 9, 2015 13:31:22 GMT -6
I think everyone is into them right now. I mean, everywhere I turn there is an Amish romance. *shakes head* It's totally fine to not have a romance in a story, I mean I wasn't allowed to read anything that had too much romance as a younger kid. It just depends who your audience is.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 13:36:11 GMT -6
well my audience is young adult, so teens I guess
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 13:36:56 GMT -6
Me too, my age is 12+
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 13:42:02 GMT -6
noce! <- I did it again!
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 13:42:52 GMT -6
What?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 13:55:30 GMT -6
I said "noce" again
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 9, 2015 14:04:34 GMT -6
Is that latin for thousand or something?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 14:12:30 GMT -6
I don't know, I was saying nice like a New Yorker
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 14:25:14 GMT -6
But ur from California?
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Post by bourdongirl on Dec 9, 2015 14:27:39 GMT -6
Oh, OK.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 9, 2015 16:17:44 GMT -6
I didn't say there was anything wrong with arranged marriages. I like them actually. It just changes the romance a bit. It's really more, Father: "Hey I think you might make a good husband for my daughter. Go hang around them and get to know her a bit better." Couple: "We kind of like each other." Guy: "What do you mean she's in danger?" Rescues her. Girl: Yes, I'm okay, You don't need to look so annoyed." Guy: "Are you sure you're okay? And will you marry me?" Sister: "You love him? Well congratulations. I said you'd be married soon."
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 16:19:15 GMT -6
Ahhh
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 16:51:16 GMT -6
hey I guy can talk whatever way he wants tu, and Brie D is that the dialog of an arranged marriage cupule?
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Post by rayray on Dec 9, 2015 17:18:28 GMT -6
I agree, my character Griffin never said that.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 17:51:46 GMT -6
never said what?
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Post by rayray on Dec 10, 2015 7:35:18 GMT -6
"She is in trouble?" he always knew she could handle it.
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Post by LadyErika on Dec 10, 2015 9:28:39 GMT -6
If the character is ready to be married, they can be in a relationship. If the story is about something completely different and the character isn't ready for romance or has plenty of other things on his/her plate or just isn't interested at the time, then don't shove romance in. If it's natural and right, it's fine. Of course, the level to which you involve it in your story should vary depending on your focus and your audience. If you're writing a romance novel then it will be a bigger focus. Otherwise, you may just want to keep it light and not dwell on it much. I believe that keeping it family-friendly is important no matter what sort of story it is - romance is a very personal intimate thing between two people and we need to be careful how deeply we tread into someone else's romance, even if it's just in the world of fiction. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by rayray on Dec 10, 2015 10:46:52 GMT -6
Well it was worth five cents.
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Post by Brie D on Dec 10, 2015 14:14:00 GMT -6
10c
No that's not their dialogue. It's just a very brief overview of how their relationship goes. There's lots more talking between them. They know each other pretty well by the end. It wasn't always that way though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2015 10:07:44 GMT -6
Well thanks for all of your imputs! They where really helpful!
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Post by LadyErika on Dec 14, 2015 9:12:52 GMT -6
Wow, my post is increasing in value... We have 10 cents, anyone for 15? 15, 15, 15, 15? Do I hear a 15? Back on topic... I need a name of Jesus Christ that I can use in my story as the Name that that culture calls Him. The name of God that they use is Adon Olam.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 9:19:54 GMT -6
$1!!! What do you mean? Because i think theu just called him Jesus
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