Discussion on the challenges and opportunities of writing character-heavy narratives, the art of small-scale world-building, and common plot elements of the trope. Why are readers are drawn to the comforting small-town setting? How does it enhances the development of romantic relationships? The authors will also examine whether small-town romance serves as its own version of the close proximity trope.
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