Well, you might try reading a few to get a feel for what they're usually like. The libraries here have a fairly good selection, though they're all Pokemon-themed
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That's basically just balancing your character traits. For the reader to empathize with the character, they can't be TOO fantastic or it'll become obvious that they aren't a real person. You have to also give the characters enough flaws to trick the reader into thinking they're human while they read. The trick is to find a good balance.
That's the big question philosophers have been debating about for centuries.
For writing purposes, it mostly means that your characters can't be too perfect. They have to be suseptible to a least a few of the same flaws an everyday person might have.
Luckily romance is a genre where you can get away with a few imperfections that might be more noticeable in other kinds of books. I'm sure you'll be fine~
What sort of romance novel? And is there a particular aspect you want advice on, or just general tips?
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Are you familiar with the genre at all?
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It sure feels nice to have a pro teach me!
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But it seems a bit difficult to mesh fantasy with reality though. Got any specific tips on that?
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Oh, do you want it to have a fantasy theme?
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How about a fluffy beginning that slowly spirals to a tragedy?
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That could work quite well~
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What makes people human? Other than appearances, of course.
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For writing purposes, it mostly means that your characters can't be too perfect. They have to be suseptible to a least a few of the same flaws an everyday person might have.
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Wow, this is going to be a lot harder than I thought. .___.;
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Have YOU ever written one before?
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