The Writer's Secret Letters
Describe the passionate relationship between a famous writer and their biggest fan who meets unexpectedly during a book signing event. Their romance escalates after a series of secret, steamy letters, driving them to a forbidden relationship tested by fame and public scrutiny.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
Start the clock
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- End on the first honest conversation, not the first kiss.
- Make the obstacle something they both believe in, not a misunderstanding.
- Put them in close quarters they can't escape.
Writing romance books
Not whether they end up together, but how.
Romance puts a love story at the center and promises a happy ending: happily ever after, or at least happy for now. Readers know where it's going. The pleasure is in the obstacles, the banter and the moment the two leads finally stop fighting it.
What readers expect
- Two leads the reader roots for
- Obstacles that keep them apart
- Emotional growth, not just attraction
- A happy ending, guaranteed
A tip before you start
The happy ending isn't optional. Without it you've written a love story, and romance readers will tell you so.
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