Hear from a panel of authors as they delve into the complexities of writing romance for single parents. Explore the controversial baby and pregnancy trope in storytelling and discuss the challenges and rewards of navigating love when children and caregiving are priorities. Gain insights into how children and parenting dynamics create stakes and drive narratives forward. The panel will highlight the significance of representation, showcasing diverse experiences including widows, widowers, divorce, and past failed relationships among single parents.
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A conversation on why readers are drawn to retellings of classic romance. The panel of authors will delve into the timeless appeal of classic romance stories and their role as the blueprints of the genre. Discover how the panelists are making retellings unique by adapting them creatively, and explore ways to modernize and diversify classic romance fiction.
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Delve into the role of research in accurately portraying diverse cultures and backgrounds, and analyze how multiple identities—such as race, ethnicity, and gender—intersect within these love stories. Explore the challenges and opportunities of depicting cultural nuances and interactions within relationships, and how the stakes differ in multicultural romance. Discover how readers from diverse backgrounds respond to seeing their cultures represented and the importance of representation in romance literature.
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Join an exploration into the transformative impact of social media on the romance industry in this insightful panel. Discussions will focus on how platforms like BookTok have influenced writing and publishing, from incorporating fan theories to creating new opportunities for connecting with readers. Attendees will discover how indie authors are securing traditional publishing deals and how established authors are engaging with younger audiences. Insights will be shared on how traditional publishers and agents are adapting their strategies in response to BookTok trends. The panel will also examine diversity on BookTok, discussing potential algorithm biases and strategies to overcome them. Gain valuable insights into how authors craft effective social media strategies to promote their work and enhance sales.
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Explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come with creating immersive, enchanting worlds. Discover into how authors balance research, history, lore, and mythology to construct authentic and captivating settings. The panel will explore the rise of romantasy and examine why readers are irresistibly drawn to this genre, discussing common tropes and archetypes that define these magical love stories.
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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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