In storybooks, romance can sometimes be a bit of a sticky issue. There are the obvious rules surrounding it, such as no sex scenes.
But, even when people stick to the rules, romance in storybooks can sometimes be a little too much.
Think about it. You create a storybook, with a good plot and some good characters. Then, when the storybook actually starts, what began as (let's say) an action plot, suddenly becomes something resembling a teenage drama; a plot full of angst ridden teenagers falling in love with each other in a matter of milliseconds. Then, when all the characters have found their soul-mate, the storybook fizzles out completely and you're left with nothing except ten pages of love and a plot that moved so slowly it would have lost a race against a snail.
Slight exaggeration? Yes, maybe. But, the case still stands, when storybooks become all about love they usually die. And, they aren't that interesting to begin with.
Please don't get me wrong here. Love is great in storybooks. It can make everything interesting: create rivalries, further plots, and make characters more interesting. However, that is when romance is interspersed with other things. It doesn't need to be the focus, it actually shouldn't be the focus. The focus should be the characters and the plot. If that involves love, then great. But let the romance in storybooks happen because it should, because it's what is right for the plot, not because you just want your character to have a bit of arm candy.
Anyone agree with me?
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