Introduction
Love Story Anatomy
Most movies include a love story. It may be the central story or a subplot, but knowing how to write a believable relationship is essential to any writer’s skill set.
In some decades, Hollywood seems to have lost its knack for writing love stories. Romantic Comedies have become formulaic and, let’s admit it, kind of lame. It’s like writers have forgotten how to do this. You can’t just take two perfect-looking Barbie and Ken dolls, rub them together and get sparks. No matter how wooden they are, they will not catch fire. The heat does not come from gorgeous looks, locks, or legs. You have to create the fires of passion. But don’t worry. It’s physics. There are rules and laws of nature in play and this book will ...
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