Weekly writing prompts – This weeks theme – ROMANCE – Be creative
Why use prompts?
Prompts are a great way to explore different writing methods, practice our weaker fields, conquer writer’s block or just think outside the box. They help you to write about different subject matter, explore your creativity and Stimulate your mind. Many times when using prompts, they can become the beginning of a great story that you never realized you had in you. You will be surprised with what you can come up with if guided by a prompt.
Welcome to this weeks writer’s prompts. This weeks theme is all about “ROMANCE”
Each week I will be posting different themes, allowing you to exercise your writing technics in a wide range of fields. Try and set a goal for each story to be between 750 and 1000 words. You never know, one just may turn into a novel. Have fun! Feel free to post your stories too. I would love to read them.
Describing love and romance in your story
The love between two people is a happy moment. Whether it is a new love, a rekindled love, or an unexpected attraction between strangers. No matter what the reader is rooting for the characters to fall in love and live happily ever after. You want to bring that into your story. Use warm, affectionate words to describe the different levels of the romance.
Descriptive words for romance
- adored/love/loved
- lust/want/need
- cherished/treasure
- gasp/breath/
- desire/want/year/wish
- sweep/swept/lift
- gazed/gaze/afar/
- tingle/touch/sizzle/spin
- skip/skipping
- beat/beating/heart/pounding/racing
- soft/softness
- lips/kiss/
Building up to the romance
When building up to the romance in your story, it has to be something the reader wants to happen and they are excited when it does. Follow these guidelines to ensure the anticipation is present between your characters.
- Make your characters likable
- Give them some history- maybe previous relationships – their fears
- Explain where and how they first met – describe the attraction-was it strong-flirtatious?- were they shy?
- Give detailed physical descriptions- what attracted each character to the other
- Who wants who more – what are they willing to do to win the other ones love
- Build up to the relationship/ romance
- Make the beginning of the romance “EPIC”
Seven romantic prompts to use for different scenarios
Romance can happen at any time or any place, unexpectedly or from our secret desires. People find love at any age. These seven prompts show “finding Love” can happen anywhere. Have fun with them!
MONDAY – The first kiss
Pointers for your story
- build up to the kiss with anticipation
- use body language and character’s thoughts
- where did the first kiss take place?
- In the moment use warm sensual words – embraced -touched-soft lips
TUESDAY – A Blind date
Pointers for your story
- Who set up the blind date?
- Where did the date take place?
- Describe their first eye contact
- What was their first impression of each other?
WEDNESDAY – A Marriage proposal
Pointers for your story
- Where did they meet?
- How long have they been dating?
- Build up to the proposal – describe his thoughts, was he nervous?
- Where did he propose?
THURSDAY – Saying you’re sorry
Pointers for your story
- Who caused the fight and why?
- Where were they?
- Who made the first move to make up
- How did they make up?
FRIDAY – Finding love after 60
Pointers for your story
- Were they high school sweethearts and found each other again?
- where did they meet
- How did they feel about falling in love at their age
- Do they have children – talk about their feelings
SATURDAY – The Honeymoon
Pointers for your story
- Describe their love, relationship, and wedding
- where did they go for their honeymoon?
- What did they do?
- Describe their happiness
SUNDAY – An unexpected encounter
Pointers for your story
- Where were they
- What were they doing at the time they met
- describe how they met – did they bump into each other – did one need help
- Describe the mutual attraction
One more tip
If you find that you have more to write after reaching 1000 words. Don’t Stop! Keep going! Let your imagination write the story
I would love to hear if these prompts help you and let me know which one was your favorite. Happy writing!
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What a great article. I always want to write a romance short story but i always chicken out maybe now I may just go for it and see if its any good. thanks for the pointers.
Thank you. My advice is to just go for it 🙂 You may just surprise yourself.
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Thank you. There are so many different scenarios that can trigger a romance. These are few examples. An unexpected encounter is always a fun one.
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We all need a push sometimes to get our creative juices flowing. I hope these do help you.
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Thanks. I hope you are able to try one. I would love to see what you came up with. Good luck
I’ve never really been that great with writing prompts, but I will admit that they’re great for when you need some inspiration for a post. I agree with you on the whole making the characters likable. You want the reader to feel they can relate to the characters.
Exactly and you want the reader to root for a romance between two people they’ve grown to like.
Writing prompts can be great for when you need a little inspiration. I love romance pieces. They’re always fun to read.
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Great tips. I’m currently writing a novel with a love story in the mix. I feel like I’m constantly using the same expressions though, like smiling haha
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I hope some of these tips will help you.
I love finding posts for prompts. Sometimes I have a brain fart and can’t think of something to write about! This is so helpful and I would love to share my story on romance!
Please do share your story. I would love to read it. 🙂
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