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Using Comedy to Explore War and Love in Fiction Writing
Photo by the Galt Museum & Archives Stephen Lloyd Auslender’s Dick and Jane Go to War follows in the footsteps of various World War-era comedies and love stories. For storytellers, mastering comedy to explore war and love means learning how to balance emotional...
Techniques for Historical Romance Writers Employing Satire
Photo by the LSE Library Satire, romance, and historical fiction all sound like genres that could go very well together. In fact, that’s why Stephen Lloyd Auslender’s Dick and Jane Go to War is another great example. For aspiring authors seeking techniques for...
What Funny War Love Stories Teach About Humanity: Unpack It
Photo by 8photo Funny war love stories teach us that even in the darkest of times, human nature finds a way to be playful and seek connection. And such is the depth that Stephen Lloyd Auslender's Dick and Jane Go to War, where a spoiled executive finds love and...
Ways to Write Believable Love in the Absurdity of War
Photo from freepik Writing a love story is not simple. It's not just about one character falling in love with another and then confessing. There are plenty of ways to write believable love, but it can be pretty tricky if you want to write a love that has comedy and...
Avoiding Clichés in Funny Wartime Romance Writing
Image_fx When you sit down to write a funny wartime romance, the temptation to fall back on familiar tropes can be overwhelming. Whether it’s the noble soldier, the brave nurse, or the classic love triangle amid the chaos of war, these clichés in funny wartime romance...
Finding Love and Purpose Through War: War and Heart Games
Image_fx Love and purpose through war have been one of the most enduring themes in both history and literature. It is more than a tale of romance in troubled times. It is about the search for meaning, belonging, and strength when life is most fragile. In wars...
What It’s Like Falling in Love During WW1: In the Old Times
A female and male soldier sharing their love with a rose | ImageFX Falling in love during WW1 was a challenging time. The experience was not all about romance. It was about connection, hope, and laughter amidst the world's challenges. If you've been alive during the...
Between Love and War: Tropes to Consider Writing Love and War
Freepik Between Love and War, fiction takes on its most volatile form—one where tenderness and terror coexist, and where intimacy is forged in the crucible of chaos. Writers who dare to explore this thematic tension are often rewarded with powerful emotional arcs,...
Conflicts in Romance Novels Every Author Should Write About
Photo by Ravi Kant Conflicts in romance novels are the heartbeat of every love story. It pushes characters beyond small talk and polite smiles, forces them to face hard truths, and gives readers a reason to continue turning the pages. A single phrase can show how...
How Satire Can Make Falling In Love Realistic in Stories
Photo by Bekky Bekks Romance doesn’t have to come wrapped in candlelight and perfect timing. In fact, some of the most memorable love stories are also comedies full of chaos, contradiction, and clumsy beginnings. The characters in Dick and Jane Go to War certainly...