#248. From Meet-Cute to HEA: How to Connect the Key Scenes of Your Romance Novel

#248. From Meet-Cute to HEA: How to Connect the Key Scenes of Your Romance Novel

May 19, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 248

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The episode discusses how to connect key scenes in a romance novel from the meet-cute to the happily ever after.

Learn how to write the lead-up and reaction scenes between your key romance plot points so your story flows naturally from meet-cute to HEA without stalling in the middle. You know what your meet-cute looks like. You know there's a breakup coming. You can already feel the happily ever after. So why does everything in between feel impossible to write? That's exactly what we're digging into today. I'm joined by Kristina Stanley, CEO of Fictionary and author of the brand new Secrets to Wri...

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Host: Savannah Gilbo

Guest: Kristina Stanley

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