Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 19: How To Write a Compelling Love Interest. I am your host, Amber Bosworth.
There isn’t one formula for writing a love interest. It could be that they meet, begin to fall in love, is tested in their relationship, and then either break up or stay together.
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Some tips to remember:
What to avoid: the 2D love interest: Watching certain types of Hollywood blockbusters you may notice a pattern emerging – Where sometimes the love interest exists merely to boost a protagonist’s sex appeal, desirability, bravery, or intelligence.
Other great tips for creating a compelling love interest:
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Resources:
https://industrialscripts.com/love-interest/
WRITING ACTION: There is a free character introduction download on the website page. Download this freebie or get a blank sheet of paper and work on creating depth for your love interest. Take these tips to create more chemistry or to see if the love interest is even right for your project. Feel free to share some of your thoughts on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ink2screen or email me at amber@thescriptmistress.com to get extra help.
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