#168. Women's Fiction vs. Romance: What's The Difference?

Fiction Writing Made Easy

Savannah Gilbo

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🗓️ 19 November 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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If you’re serious about becoming a published author, determining your novel’s genre is one of the most important things you’ll have to do. But sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially if your book toes the line between Women’s Fiction and Romance.In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the difference between Women’s Fiction and Romance so you can write the best book possible and snag the attention of both agents and readers alike. You'll learn things like:[02:12] Five differe...

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0:33.7	This means that the key plot points, so again, things like your inciting incident, your midpoint,
0:38.7	your climax, things like that, those key plot points must revolve around your protagonist's emotional
0:44.1	journey. So they must serve to move your character closer to or sometimes farther from
0:49.5	becoming a more fulfilled version of themselves. Now if you're thinking, that sounds like most stories that have an internal arc, then you
0:57.1	are correct.
0:58.1	But here's the big difference.
0:59.7	In something like a true romance novel, those key plot points need to revolve around the
1:04.7	romantic relationship.
1:06.2	But in a women's fiction novel, those key plot events don't necessarily have to be tied to one external
1:12.3	through line. Welcome to the fiction writing made easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilbo, and I'm here
1:20.7	to help you write a story that works. I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be
1:25.6	overwhelming. So each week, I'll
1:27.6	bring you a brand new episode with simple, actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can
1:32.6	implement in your writing right away. So whether you're brand new to writing or more of a seasoned
1:37.0	author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you. So pick up a pen and let's get
1:42.0	started.
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