If you’re a fan of romance novels, then you’ve probably seen this one in action. The hero of the story is a jerk: he’s selfish, conceited, and not well liked. The heroine, however, sees something in him that others don’t. He’s nice to her, but only her. This is a tired trick in romance novels. Creating an unlikeable character is never a good idea.
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Writing Without Cliches
RandomIt's not enough to love our story ideas. We need to weigh their suitability as subjects for fiction, and then figure out how to go about making use of them. This means steering clear of cliché and its sappy cousin-melodrama.
