Of course I write romance novels. How do you develop the characters in your romance novels?

Love at first sight is a common theme. It's that instant, magnetic attraction between two characters that sets the story in motion.

To write a great romance novel, start with creating engaging characters. Make them relatable and give them depth. Also, build a compelling plot with plenty of tension and resolution. Don't forget to sprinkle in some steamy scenes but keep it tasteful.

One important aspect is backstory. You need to figure out what happened in their past that made them who they are. For example, if your character is a detective, did they have a personal experience that led them to this career? Also, give them flaws. No one is perfect, and these flaws will make your characters more relatable. You can show how they struggle with these flaws as the story progresses.

Succubus characters usually develop by facing challenges related to their nature. In 'Succubus and the Knight', the succubus has to deal with the fact that her very essence is seen as evil by the knight's society. As she falls in love with the knight, she has to find a way to prove that she can be more than just a creature of lust. This journey of self - discovery and change is a common way of development for them.

Often, they grow in self - awareness. For instance, a character who was initially shy and reserved might discover her own strength and confidence through the relationship in the novel. They also develop better communication skills as they face challenges together. If there was miscommunication at the beginning, they learn to be more open and honest with each other as the story unfolds.

Authors develop characters in 'age gap romance novels' by exploring the insecurities that come with the age gap. The younger character may be insecure about not being as experienced as the older one, and the older character might worry about being too set in their ways. These insecurities can drive character growth. Also, the social expectations related to their age difference can be a factor. If it's a large age gap, society may view their relationship differently, and this can impact how the characters react and develop.

Often, they start by showing the 'hurt' of the characters. For example, a character might have a past trauma like a bad break - up or family issues. Then, the other character enters their life. In a novel like 'The Fault in Our Stars', Hazel has the 'hurt' of her terminal illness. Augustus comes into her life and they start to comfort each other, and as they do, their characters develop through shared experiences, conversations, and the growth of their relationship.

In grumpy sunshine romance novels, the grumpy character often has some past experiences that made them closed - off, like a bad relationship or family issues. The sunshine character, on the other hand, might have had a more positive upbringing. As the story progresses, the sunshine character's optimism starts to break down the grumpy character's walls. For example, in 'The Hating Game', the female lead's cheerfulness gradually makes the male lead less grumpy.

The older man often starts as a more self - assured figure, but through the relationship with the younger woman, he may become more open - minded and learn to embrace new ideas. The younger woman, on the other hand, typically begins as more naive and idealistic. As the story progresses, she gains more life experience and confidence from her interactions with the older man.

The outline of a romance novel needed to include the following elements: 1. Selection of the male and female leads: determine the male and female leads, as well as their personalities, backgrounds, goals, etc. 2. Plot setting: determine the plot and background of the story, including the time, place, events, etc. 3. Conflict setting: determine the main conflict of the story. This conflict needs to attract the reader's attention. 4. The development of the love story: determine the development of the love story between the male and female leads, including their relationship, mutual understanding, love, etc. Climax and Ending: The climax and ending of the story need to shock and satisfy the reader. The following is a simple example of a romance novel outline: Male Lead: Li Zeyan Female Lead: Xu Jingjing [Story background: Li Zeyan is a successful businessman, but he has always been eager to find true love.] Xu Jingjing was a young university student who had been searching for her life goal. [Plot Setting: Li Zeyan and Xu Jingjing meet by chance and start a love story.] As they got along, they gradually got to know each other and realized that they had the same goals and values. Their feelings for each other gradually warmed up, but they eventually separated for some reason. [Conflict Setting: The love story between Li Zeyan and Xu Jingjing triggered a series of conflicts, including family, career, values, etc.] The development of the love story: Li Zeyan and Xu Jingjing kept in touch after they separated. They gradually discovered the feelings between them.