Slow burn romance: why we love it

About this episode

The episode explores the appeal of slow burn romance and how to effectively incorporate it into writing.

What exactly makes a romance "slow burn", and why is it having such a moment right now? What makes this trope so appealing? How can you raise the tension and add delicious slow burn romance to your own writing without it feeling like things are dragging? In today's episode, your hosts Liz and Kristina discuss the craft of writing slow burn romance, why we love it, and which well-know slow burn romances throughout history have most enthralled and inspired us. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Liz, Kristina

Topics covered

• slow burn romance
• writing craft
• romantic tropes

Keywords

• tension
• romance writing
• storytelling

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