![]() This beat is also a breeding ground for increased conflict. Turn up the heat! At this stage in the story, one or both characters begin to see one another through a different lens, amping up the romantic tension. That conflict can come in the form of an existing significant other, a brooding or temperamental love interest, or even a social faux pas that leads to (sometimes mutual) dislike or embarrassment.īeat #3: A Sexy Complication - Turning Point ![]() The love birds meet, and sparks begin to fly! These sparks are especially potent if the protagonist and love interest start off on the wrong foot, establishing conflict between them. ![]() This is also where seasoned rom-com readers and viewers develop their initial theories about how the two love birds are going to meet, and I personally love that step. Both your protagonist and love interest have goals, and the first beat is where readers learn about them. Character Goal Setup in T-Minus 3,000 words (or however many it takes).
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