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Romance/Love: September 13, 2006 Issue [#1258]

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Welcome to the Romance/Love Newsletter. My name is darkin and I'll be your guest editor for this week.


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Romantic Careers for Your Characters


Writing romance stories can be a wonderful thing for a romantic person. You get to choose who falls in love, where they meet, what happens to pull them apart, and what brings them together*Wink*

When writing a romance, you have to make some decisions on your characters; what their personality traits will be; what they look like, how they meet, just to name a few. But one place many romance writers tend to skim over is the kind of jobs their characters have.

What a character does for a living says a lot about them. Is the hero an accountant? Then he probably has an analytical mind. Is the heroine a painter? Then she is most likely a creative thinker.

You can also use their jobs as a way for them to meet. Your heroine sells newspapers at the corner newsstand. She sees the hero every day, but never has the nerve to say hello to him. There are many kinds of jobs you can give them that can be a catalyst to their first meeting, and add tensions and conflicts to their romance.

What kind of career should she have that would give her the freedom to express herself, and still make her enough money to live? Here are some real-life creative jobs for your heroine, and how they could be used to further your romance story.

Florist - Arranging flowers in an attractive manner takes a creative eye. Making money doing that takes determination and dedication. A florist works long hours, usually above and beyond the normal 8 hour days. They work holidays and weekends to keep their customers happy. This could be used as a conflict in your romance story. Especially if the hero is used to going out on Friday nights...when your heroine is busy putting together her weekend bouquets.

Photographer - Taking pictures, whether portrait or artistic, can be a wonderful job for your heroine or hero. Getting behind the camera's lens can give them a perspective on the world few have. And would give your hero a good reason to follow your heroine...if only to capture her image on film *Wink*

Matchmaker - Finding that perfect someone can be a daunting task, especially for the businessman who doesn't have time to spend searching in the singles bars. Your heroine could be a matchmaker who falls in love with one of her customers. Or her customer's handsome brother, who doesn't believe in using a matchmaker*Smile*

Bed and Breakfast Owner - B&B's have grown in popularity over the years, as a perfect romantic get-a-way for couples. Escaping the daily grind to a picturesque location, even if only for a few days, can rejuvenate the spirit. But what would happen if the hero's girlfriend decided to break up with him right before the trip, and he decided to go anyways to ease his broken heart? Or perhaps a widower who comes back to the B&B his wife loved so much?

These are just a few of the jobs your heroine, or hero, can have. Giving your characters a good job will give them more depth. Giving them the right job will create a background for your character, and more conflicts, making your story that much more romantic*Bigsmile*

Thank you for taking the time to read. Happy Writing!

darkin


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