This week Marty and Kate dissect the Second Chance Romance trope, since they realized they're both writing books with it at the same time.
We cover:
Why Are They Werewolves?
Giving Second Chances Another Try
Marty Verbally Wedgies Kate from 1000 Miles Away
Holding Suspense Throughout
Plotting A SCR is Extremely Weird
Getting Rid of the Mindset that All Chapters Need the Same Pacing
Differences Between First-Time and Second Chance Romance Beats
The Right Level of Emotionally Wounded
Required Reading: Gwen Hayes' Romancing the Beat
Mid-Pod Apology To Marty's Mom
Kate Rails Against the Best Friend Character
How Do It Right?
Adding a Plot After The Book is Written
Failing In Exactly the Same Direction
Write Faster, Think Less
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