I googled books of similar genre (memoir that is BDSM flavoured love story) that I am writing to see what what the market/competition is like. Reading reviews gave me some tips on what to avoid.
One reader complained that the romance was trite. Another review of another book said she was given no reason to fall for the 'hero' - the author said repeatedly how much she (the MC) was in love with her partner, but the reader could see no reason for it.
These are pitfalls I'd like to avoid, but how? This is perhaps too general a question, but any tips on how to ensure/help the reader fall for the hero/love-interest in my story?
What makes a romance sound trite? Definition of trite is lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse. It's hard to see how a love story can be completely original
One reader complained that the romance was trite. Another review of another book said she was given no reason to fall for the 'hero' - the author said repeatedly how much she (the MC) was in love with her partner, but the reader could see no reason for it.
These are pitfalls I'd like to avoid, but how? This is perhaps too general a question, but any tips on how to ensure/help the reader fall for the hero/love-interest in my story?
What makes a romance sound trite? Definition of trite is lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse. It's hard to see how a love story can be completely original