Writing Excuses 11.39: Elemental Relationship Q&A, with Greg van Eekhout
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Sep 25, 2016 Engaging insights unfold during a live Q&A about writing character relationships. The discussion covers establishing connections and the nuances of pacing romance. Strategies to recover forced dynamics and depict best friendships are highlighted. The tricky balance of love triangles and emotional transformations from love to hate are explored. Recommendations for stories focusing on familial ties over romance provide fresh perspectives. Plus, creative prompts spark inspiration for weaving personal experiences into narrative.
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Recover Forced Relationships with Conflict
- When a relationship feels forced, introduce conflict or challenges.
- Use banter in these high-stakes situations to reveal how the characters adjust their relationship on the fly.
Show Best Friend Relationships
- Show best friend relationships through intimacy, dialogue, and physical comfort, similar to romantic relationships.
- Exclude romantic gazes and emphasize loyalty and forgiveness, even during conflicts.
Romance Pacing Depends on Genre
- The pacing of romance depends on the genre.
- Erotica requires immediate romance, while other genres allow slower development, like in Dorothy Sayers' mysteries.
