| When learning how to write a fantasy novel you | | | | story should not distract you. The characters |
| will be advised to begin by reading works by | | | | should remain in tune with the roles played in |
| other successful authors. When reading romance | | | | modern society. |
| novels by famous romance writers you will notice | | | | The hero of a romance novel should always be |
| one thing they all have in common. The | | | | strong and bold. He should elicit excitement in the |
| characters of the novel are the most essential | | | | reader. Most romance readers are women. A |
| part of the plot. The success of your romance | | | | sensitive and attractive hero would grab and |
| novel depends strongly on how well you choose | | | | retain their attention easily. The heroine of the |
| and develop the characters of your novel. The | | | | novel should also be attractive as well as sensitive. |
| following tips on how to write a fantasy novel will | | | | Whether you are writing a historical romance or a |
| help in guiding you towards choosing characters | | | | novel set in the modern times, your heroine |
| for your romance novel. | | | | should reflect the ideals of the modern woman. |
| The choosing of your hero and heroine is the | | | | She should be smart, self-reliant, independent and |
| most crucial part of developing your novel. The | | | | spunky. |
| roles played by both the hero and heroine of | | | | As you learn how to write a fantasy novel it is |
| romance novels have changed with time. The | | | | important to note that your characters should not |
| helpless damsel in distress and the knight in | | | | be unrealistically perfect. Include some flaws that |
| shinning amour images for the heroine and hero | | | | will help the readers be able to connect or |
| respectively no longer appeal to the modern | | | | sympathize with the characters easily. |
| readers of romance. The time setting of the | | | | |