GenialityOfEvil I have no problem with despicable characters as long as it works to make the story compelling. But I know a lot of people who don't want this in a rom com. For me rom come are something I would watch if I wanted to switch off and just watch something in the background, I don't really take them seriously, but that being said I think they have their place. Talking about despicable characters in rom coms, what do you think of Julia Roberts' character in Notting hill?
Me too, Jordan. When the publishers asked me to write this book I was resistant. But as I saw more Rom-Coms and focused on the classic, meaningful ones, I because more of a fan myself.
I wonder if this also counts for friendship that evolves into a relationship or the person that was under their nose all the time, the one who supported them throughout their heartache and growth, and then suddenly, in the end, you know they are the one.
In the version I've heard, Aphrodite wasn't involved at all and it was Hades' wife, Persephone that persuades Hades the first time because she was moved by Orpheus' music.
You are so brilliant, Pamela Jay, and you love story so much. I had never heard that beautiful romantic myth before and am working on my first romantic comedy. Your instruction, both on this and other topics, is invaluable, thank you.
I wrote a romantic comedy, but my main characters don't get together until the end. The male character goes through a lot of obstacles and he gets love notes and gifts from the girl of his dreams and she is revealed near the end of the movie.
Yes, different couples ask him for relationship advice while he searches for his secret admirer and he tries to help his cousin, who goes through dating and relationships like crazy, with his new relationship after his previous girlfriend dumps him.
Jon Griffin No notion of "boy loses girl"? Your initial premise sounds a little like "You've Got Mail"--and that one had the irony of the two having a business conflict.
He tries to find the girl amidst all the secondary characters asking him for relationship advice. So, in between all of that, he tries to search for the girl of his dreams while helping his fellow students with their relationships.
Jon Griffin that’s really interesting. So if essentially they “meet” with the notes and gifts it still gives us that feeling and longing for them to be together ! 👌🏾
just find a premise and these mainstream things practically write themselves, no? i would venture to say that this genre above all others are written with specific actors in mind (i'd bet sandra bullock, jennifer lopez or kate hudson). their jobs tend to define the plot and conflict, eh? how about a couple of people thrown together to write a rom-com script. there ya go. boom. throw in a sharknado for effect.
Somewhat yes, Ryan. I agree that the persona of the actors and the roles they typically play helps mold the storyline once they're cast. Still needs to hit those three points though.
You raise and interesting point, Jack. How about this -- it's often pointed out that each of us are representations of the archetype of man or woman or whatever on the spectrum. So it's about losing 'the girl', even if it's not the same girl. Tom Hanks had loved and lost his wife. The girl he gets together with at the end is not that girl, but is a girl. This story requires us to reach up into the concept of girl and boy, to get above the individuals. And that, some say, is the gift of love -- it takes us outside our little selves and into the greater Self. If you're interested in novels, Laurence Durrell deals with this quite eloquently in 'The Alexandria Quartet'. Again -- thanks for making this point.
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I guess the other element that it needs is that it needs to show that love isn't easy but make the hard parts look funny.
I've never considered myself a fan of romcoms, but when they're done right they can be quite a good time
GenialityOfEvil I have no problem with despicable characters as long as it works to make the story compelling. But I know a lot of people who don't want this in a rom com. For me rom come are something I would watch if I wanted to switch off and just watch something in the background, I don't really take them seriously, but that being said I think they have their place. Talking about despicable characters in rom coms, what do you think of Julia Roberts' character in Notting hill?
Me too, Jordan. When the publishers asked me to write this book I was resistant. But as I saw more Rom-Coms and focused on the classic, meaningful ones, I because more of a fan myself.
I wonder if this also counts for friendship that evolves into a relationship or the person that was under their nose all the time, the one who supported them throughout their heartache and growth, and then suddenly, in the end, you know they are the one.
In the version I've heard, Aphrodite wasn't involved at all and it was Hades' wife, Persephone that persuades Hades the first time because she was moved by Orpheus' music.
You are so brilliant, Pamela Jay, and you love story so much. I had never heard that beautiful romantic myth before and am working on my first romantic comedy. Your instruction, both on this and other topics, is invaluable, thank you.
Thank you, Anastacia. Hopefully it is of help to you. Good luck with your Rom-Com!
Wow, this is great information to know. Really helps a lot.
Thanks, that's good to hear. Best of luck with your creative projects.
Oh am I the only one who loves this?
I wrote a romantic comedy, but my main characters don't get together until the end. The male character goes through a lot of obstacles and he gets love notes and gifts from the girl of his dreams and she is revealed near the end of the movie.
Maybe tensions and conflicts arise through those exchanges?
Yes, different couples ask him for relationship advice while he searches for his secret admirer and he tries to help his cousin, who goes through dating and relationships like crazy, with his new relationship after his previous girlfriend dumps him.
Jon Griffin No notion of "boy loses girl"? Your initial premise sounds a little like "You've Got Mail"--and that one had the irony of the two having a business conflict.
He tries to find the girl amidst all the secondary characters asking him for relationship advice. So, in between all of that, he tries to search for the girl of his dreams while helping his fellow students with their relationships.
Jon Griffin that’s really interesting. So if essentially they “meet” with the notes and gifts it still gives us that feeling and longing for them to be together ! 👌🏾
Thank you
This gives me asmr
It Happened One Night.
Milius. Genghis Khan. 2017 Recently remade (loosely) as "Leap Year", with Matthew Goode as Clark Gable and the angelic Amy Adams as Claudette Colbert.
Definitely a good one.
This is a good advise! Thank you.
Thanks, Ms. Finley, that's good to hear.
There’s a 50% chance that I may write a romcom. Although there’s only a 10% chance of that.
She’s never had a script produced, why is she the expert? Lol
*Jaye!
just find a premise and these mainstream things practically write themselves, no? i would venture to say that this genre above all others are written with specific actors in mind (i'd bet sandra bullock, jennifer lopez or kate hudson). their jobs tend to define the plot and conflict, eh?
how about a couple of people thrown together to write a rom-com script. there ya go. boom. throw in a sharknado for effect.
Somewhat yes, Ryan. I agree that the persona of the actors and the roles they typically play helps mold the storyline once they're cast. Still needs to hit those three points though.
BS. In Sleepless in Seattle, boy only gets girl at the end.
You raise and interesting point, Jack. How about this -- it's often pointed out that each of us are representations of the archetype of man or woman or whatever on the spectrum. So it's about losing 'the girl', even if it's not the same girl. Tom Hanks had loved and lost his wife. The girl he gets together with at the end is not that girl, but is a girl. This story requires us to reach up into the concept of girl and boy, to get above the individuals. And that, some say, is the gift of love -- it takes us outside our little selves and into the greater Self. If you're interested in novels, Laurence Durrell deals with this quite eloquently in 'The Alexandria Quartet'. Again -- thanks for making this point.