Lesson 2: The Backstory Paradox - Susanne Dunlap Author & Book Coach

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The Heart of Historical Romance

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Lesson 1: What exactly is a historical romance?
Lesson 2: What exactly do readers expect?
Lesson 3: How historical is historical romance?

Lesson 1: Ask Yourself Why
Lesson 2: Create Boundaries
Lesson 3: Identify Relevant Details

Lesson 1: Protagonists to Fall in Love With
Lesson 2: The Backstory Paradox
Lesson 3: Antagonists and Allies

Lesson 1: The Secrets of Narrative Drive
Lesson 2: The All-Important Tropes

Why Story Beats?
Act 1: The Setup
Act 2: Falling in Love
Act 3: Retreating from Love
Act 4: Fighting for Love

Steamy or sweet, desire should be palpable

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Lesson 2: The Backstory Paradox

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