Is it a Romance?  What makes it a Romance?

Those are questions that seem to come up again & again in the writing industry.  And yes, even in the romance industry, given the ever-growing list of sub-genres that want to fall under the Romance umbrella.

Without a doubt, this is the best answer to “What is Romance?” that I’ve ever seen!  And so—unabashedly & unapologetically—I am stealing it from Cora Buhlert‘s blog:

And I not only invite, but encourage you to visit the page yourself:  http://corabuhlert.com/2015/01/25/the-is-my-book-a-romance-flowchart/

In fact, you’ll probably be able to see the flowchart better over there than you can here, since The Dungeon‘s blog space is a bit on the small side. #smiley6

But truly, the next time you’re wondering—or someone asks—if a book or movie or anything else is a Romance, simply ask yourself these simple questions & follow where the arrows lead. #smiley15

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   dee says:

   I think that flowchart hit the nail on the head. I need the happily ever after.
   #smiley8

   On February 26, 2015 at 4:30 am

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   barbie pomales says:

   #smiley14 sweet its easy and simple to use #smiley13

   On February 26, 2015 at 10:18 am