tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post835422637808170350..comments2024-01-19T09:22:35.992-08:00Comments on Romance Under the Moonlight: Writing Tips - Putting the Conflict in Romance Stephanie Burkhart http://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-32039799216808894002015-03-17T04:52:04.249-07:002015-03-17T04:52:04.249-07:00Constant arguing can be very entertaining, when it...Constant arguing can be very entertaining, when it is done with wit and humor and mutual respect. Watch some episodes of Moonlighting if you don't believe me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834580304526962114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-78499152392753797052012-10-14T13:20:13.546-07:002012-10-14T13:20:13.546-07:00Thanks everyone for stopping by and weighing in. ...Thanks everyone for stopping by and weighing in. Gilli mention possible exceptions to the rule w/meddlars, misunderstandings, and aruging, but I think that's got to be handled in an expert matter or it isn't really successful. I remember falling in love with my DH and we rarely if every aruged. We had a couple of misuderstandings which we worked though. No meddlars. I try to keep that experience in mind when I'm writing my stories.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-90610235735817877642012-10-12T12:29:23.098-07:002012-10-12T12:29:23.098-07:00constant arguing/beckering and meddlers are my par...constant arguing/beckering and meddlers are my particular turn-offs. Misunderstandings are right up there unless exceptionally well handled. great article.Sherry Gloaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03143365764333974956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-37131281953262733792012-10-12T09:41:42.289-07:002012-10-12T09:41:42.289-07:00I love forbidden romance, when the characters are ...I love forbidden romance, when the characters are crazy passionate about each other but circumstances keep them apart. Pamela Palmer's Feral Warriors are great about this. One book pairs a mage and a feral, despite the fact that the two races are bitter enemies. Another gives the heroine a forbidden and dangerous power that makes her a risk to the hero, who's nonetheless taken by her. Especially in contemporary romance, though, I think misunderstandings can play a role. In books with paranormal elements, though, the rules of the world itself can cause the conflict.Denise D. Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659544684651549894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-74503849834928532462012-10-12T03:21:29.326-07:002012-10-12T03:21:29.326-07:00I agree about non-stop arguing and meddlers being ...I agree about non-stop arguing and meddlers being a turn-off, but I think misunderstandings can play their part in a conflict, particularly of one of the characters is reluctant to open up about their deepest feelings (for whatever reason).Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-65612382268787095462012-10-11T14:09:50.125-07:002012-10-11T14:09:50.125-07:00Great ideas. I don't write strict romances, bu...Great ideas. I don't write strict romances, but all my novels have the element of romance in them, so this was very helpful. Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07622384928490176716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-3566620674207786972012-10-11T06:29:58.211-07:002012-10-11T06:29:58.211-07:00Great post, Steph, and I love the pics. Very atmos...Great post, Steph, and I love the pics. Very atmospheric. I like the romantic conflict best when they both want the same thing and only one of them can get it.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-70806793092395362022012-10-11T04:50:04.061-07:002012-10-11T04:50:04.061-07:00The exceptions prove the rule perhaps? All the &#...The exceptions prove the rule perhaps? All the 'No nos' you mention can form a part of a very successful story. Depends on how these elements are handled. For e.g. I don't get angry about much. The only people I lose my temper with are my loved ones - because something they've said or done has disappointed or wounded me. I either hoped they were better than that, or they've proved they are insensitive to my feelings. So, IMO, people who are attracted to one another are more likely, not less, to get cross with each other. Just a thought.... Gilli Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234069151918319605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-19664475306761909602012-10-10T22:13:21.243-07:002012-10-10T22:13:21.243-07:00Great tips. Love how you share what NOT to do. Ver...Great tips. Love how you share what NOT to do. Very helpful.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-69420359496855640922012-10-10T22:10:16.780-07:002012-10-10T22:10:16.780-07:00Excellent post. You're right about the arguing...Excellent post. You're right about the arguing. I will never understand a relationship where two people fight all the time. It's one thing to have a fight and discover the fury ignites passion, but if that's all a couple has in common, it won't make for a good read.BonSue Brandvikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907811218300086774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-84154201180207725432012-10-10T15:49:01.294-07:002012-10-10T15:49:01.294-07:00Great post! I find meddlers and misunderstandings ...Great post! I find meddlers and misunderstandings just frustrate me. Like you say, I lose faith in the characters. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11592860811840631173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-67067229498434105702012-10-10T13:02:00.533-07:002012-10-10T13:02:00.533-07:00Great article Steph. :)Great article Steph. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311078177684716954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-4504641545480914762012-10-10T12:54:35.569-07:002012-10-10T12:54:35.569-07:00Interesting post, Steph. There's a fine line b...Interesting post, Steph. There's a fine line between genuine conflict and the no-no's you mentioned.<br /><br />Angela BritnellAngela Britnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993295190977618066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-47595340364934079412012-10-10T12:42:45.376-07:002012-10-10T12:42:45.376-07:00nice post....and love the guy at the top (he's...nice post....and love the guy at the top (he's on my Vegas Miracle cover---a book chock full of conflict!)<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634682259702186282.post-45690442898385370382012-10-10T12:31:48.789-07:002012-10-10T12:31:48.789-07:00Great descriptions! Some books rely too heavily on...Great descriptions! Some books rely too heavily on misunderstandings/meddlers and lose readers.<br />Marianne Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277593485137508765noreply@blogger.com