Writers in Armor

Writers in Armor

A Group for Authors of Medieval Fantasy

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  • WritingWolf
    WritingWolf · Feb 22, 2014
    I'm not sure if I should put a love triangle in my novel or not. I have things set up so that I could get a really good love triangle if I wanted one. But I'm not usually into that kind of thing.
    In your experience in reading medieval fantasy do you find that love triangles usually add to or take away from the story?

    Hadj replied · Feb 22, 2014

    That really depends on whether or not it is important to the plot and character development. Love triangles can enhance the story if they have a large affect on character's actions and overall development, but make sure it is fully connected, rather than a distraction on the side.


    crossroads replied · Feb 22, 2014

    If you're putting in a romantic subplot, make sure it stays a subplot. Most novels have bits and pieces of romance in some way or the other, and that's good, but it often tends to take over the story, until it's really all the novel is remembered by. So if you can avoid that (or if you're fine with it), go for it and add the triangle :3


    Hadj replied · Feb 22, 2014

    I agree with aria, it shouldn't completely take over, but don't let it be totally distracting. It should have an effect on the characters outside of the love triangle, tying everything together.


    WritingWolf replied · Feb 22, 2014

    Hmmm, I see. Thanks for the advice. :)


    Scoeri replied · Feb 26, 2014

    Do it if you want to, but take it from someone who discovered it first hand, write what you know, and don't overextend yourself. If you're unfamiliar with such things your writing will never be as good as it usually is.



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