Friday, January 11, 2008

Must Haves In Writing Your Story, Part II

The Love Story




1) Average, everyday female (or male) who is surprised that someone as "plain" as she (he) thinks they are, is the object of desire for hot stud.

2) "Hot Stud" is artistic and empathetic, maybe even a little shy on the inside, and hard to get close to.

3) Love interests get together (not necessarily intimately), before something splits them up.

4) CONFLICT. Must separate lovers at least once.

5) Antagonist is a must have. But it doesn't have to be a traditional "bad guy", or even a person. Could be a bratty teenager, needy kids or parents, a job, money, substance abuse... You get the picture.

6) Sappy ending. Either lovers end up together, or one or both die.

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