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17In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire addresses a common problem for writers: what if the central romance just isn&#39;t working?
18Whether you&#39;re writing a romance, mystery, fantasy, women&#39;s fiction, romantic suspense, or another genre with a romantic subplot, a weak central romance can leave an entire story falling flat. Claire walks us through troubleshooting the relationship using the Enneagram, looking at the characters&#39; personalities, points of connection, and their different approaches to conflict.
19In This Episode, You’ll Learn
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22Why both characters need to be fully developed, rather than treating one as a stock love interest
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25How assigning Enneagram types can reveal unexpected character inconsistencies
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28How similarities and differences between Enneagram types create connection and conflict
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31What Enneagram &quot;polarity&quot; can teach you about romantic tension
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34The three Enneagram conflict styles: avoidant, methodical, and reactive
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37Why pairing two avoidant characters can make an enemies-to-lovers romance especially difficult
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40Why reactive types can bring explosive chemistry, but potentially too much heat
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43How your characters&#39; conflict styles can help you anticipate breakups, reunions, and apologies
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46How your own conflict style as an author might be influencing the way you&#39;re troubleshooting your romance
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49Resources Mentioned
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52Write Iconic Relationships KickstarterClaire&#39;s upcoming book explores the dynamics between different Enneagram types and how those relationships can be used to create compelling enemies, friendships, romances, and more. The Kickstarter launches August 25 and runs through September 10.
53https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/write-iconic-relationships
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56Write Iconic Charactersbooks2read.com/WIC
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58
59Liberated Writer (Coaching &amp;amp; Courses)liberatedwriter.com
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62Liberated Writer Substackliberatedwriter.substack.com
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65Support the Show
66If this episode gave you something to reflect on, here are a few ways to support the podcast:
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69Leave a review on your favorite platform - it helps other authors find the show.
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72Share this episode with an author who’s navigating similar challenges.
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75Subscribe to Claire’s Substack for deeper insights on writing, the industry, and the author life.
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78Happy writing!"><meta name="description" content="Episode Description
79In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire addresses a common problem for writers: what if the central romance just isn&#39;t working?
80Whether you&#39;re writing a romance, mystery, fantasy, women&#39;s fiction, romantic suspense, or another genre with a romantic subplot, a weak central romance can leave an entire story falling flat. Claire walks us through troubleshooting the relationship using the Enneagram, looking at the characters&#39; personalities, points of connection, and their different approaches to conflict.
81In This Episode, You’ll Learn
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84Why both characters need to be fully developed, rather than treating one as a stock love interest
85
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87How assigning Enneagram types can reveal unexpected character inconsistencies
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90How similarities and differences between Enneagram types create connection and conflict
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93What Enneagram &quot;polarity&quot; can teach you about romantic tension
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96The three Enneagram conflict styles: avoidant, methodical, and reactive
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99Why pairing two avoidant characters can make an enemies-to-lovers romance especially difficult
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102Why reactive types can bring explosive chemistry, but potentially too much heat
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105How your characters&#39; conflict styles can help you anticipate breakups, reunions, and apologies
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108How your own conflict style as an author might be influencing the way you&#39;re troubleshooting your romance
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111Resources Mentioned
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114Write Iconic Relationships KickstarterClaire&#39;s upcoming book explores the dynamics between different Enneagram types and how those relationships can be used to create compelling enemies, friendships, romances, and more. The Kickstarter launches August 25 and runs through September 10.
115https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/write-iconic-relationships
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117
118Write Iconic Charactersbooks2read.com/WIC
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120
121Liberated Writer (Coaching &amp;amp; Courses)liberatedwriter.com
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124Liberated Writer Substackliberatedwriter.substack.com
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127Support the Show
128If this episode gave you something to reflect on, here are a few ways to support the podcast:
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131Leave a review on your favorite platform - it helps other authors find the show.
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134Share this episode with an author who’s navigating similar challenges.
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137Subscribe to Claire’s Substack for deeper insights on writing, the industry, and the author life.
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140Happy writing!"><meta name="twitter:card" content="player"><meta name="twitter:site" content="@podbeancom"><meta name="twitter:url" content="https://www.whatifforauthors.com/e/what-if-the-central-romance-isnt-working/"><meta name="twitter:title" content="What if the central romance isn&#39;t working? | What If? For Authors"><meta name="twitter:description" content="Episode Description
141In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire addresses a common problem for writers: what if the central romance just isn&#39;t working?
142Whether you&#39;re writing a romance, mystery, fantasy, women&#39;s fiction, romantic suspense, or another genre with a romantic subplot, a weak central romance can leave an entire story falling flat. Claire walks us through troubleshooting the relationship using the Enneagram, looking at the characters&#39; personalities, points of connection, and their different approaches to conflict.
143In This Episode, You’ll Learn
144
145
146Why both characters need to be fully developed, rather than treating one as a stock love interest
147
148
149How assigning Enneagram types can reveal unexpected character inconsistencies
150
151
152How similarities and differences between Enneagram types create connection and conflict
153
154
155What Enneagram &quot;polarity&quot; can teach you about romantic tension
156
157
158The three Enneagram conflict styles: avoidant, methodical, and reactive
159
160
161Why pairing two avoidant characters can make an enemies-to-lovers romance especially difficult
162
163
164Why reactive types can bring explosive chemistry, but potentially too much heat
165
166
167How your characters&#39; conflict styles can help you anticipate breakups, reunions, and apologies
168
169
170How your own conflict style as an author might be influencing the way you&#39;re troubleshooting your romance
171
172
173Resources Mentioned
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175
176Write Iconic Relationships KickstarterClaire&#39;s upcoming book explores the dynamics between different Enneagram types and how those relationships can be used to create compelling enemies, friendships, romances, and more. The Kickstarter launches August 25 and runs through September 10.
177https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/write-iconic-relationships
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179
180Write Iconic Charactersbooks2read.com/WIC
181
182
183Liberated Writer (Coaching &amp;amp; Courses)liberatedwriter.com
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185
186Liberated Writer Substackliberatedwriter.substack.com
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188
189Support the Show
190If this episode gave you something to reflect on, here are a few ways to support the podcast:
191
192
193Leave a review on your favorite platform - it helps other authors find the show.
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196Share this episode with an author who’s navigating similar challenges.
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199Subscribe to Claire’s Substack for deeper insights on writing, the industry, and the author life.
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215<p>In this episode of <em>What If? For Authors</em>, Claire addresses a common problem for writers: what if the central romance just isn't working?</p>
216<p>Whether you're writing a romance, mystery, fantasy, women's fiction, romantic suspense, or another genre with a romantic subplot, a weak central romance can leave an entire story falling flat. Claire walks us through troubleshooting the relationship using the Enneagram, looking at the characters' personalities, points of connection, and their different approaches to conflict.</p>
217<p><strong>In This Episode, You’ll Learn</strong></p>
218<ul>
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220<p>Why both characters need to be fully developed, rather than treating one as a stock love interest</p>
221</li>
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223<p>How assigning Enneagram types can reveal unexpected character inconsistencies</p>
224</li>
225<li>
226<p>How similarities and differences between Enneagram types create connection and conflict</p>
227</li>
228<li>
229<p>What Enneagram "polarity" can teach you about romantic tension</p>
230</li>
231<li>
232<p>The three Enneagram conflict styles: avoidant, methodical, and reactive</p>
233</li>
234<li>
235<p>Why pairing two avoidant characters can make an enemies-to-lovers romance especially difficult</p>
236</li>
237<li>
238<p>Why reactive types can bring explosive chemistry, but potentially too much heat</p>
239</li>
240<li>
241<p>How your characters' conflict styles can help you anticipate breakups, reunions, and apologies</p>
242</li>
243<li>
244<p>How your own conflict style as an author might be influencing the way you're troubleshooting your romance</p>
245</li>
246</ul>
247<p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p>
248<ul>
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250<p><strong>Write Iconic Relationships Kickstarter<br /></strong>Claire's upcoming book explores the dynamics between different Enneagram types and how those relationships can be used to create compelling enemies, friendships, romances, and more. The Kickstarter launches <em>August 25 and runs through September 10.</em></p>
251<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/write-iconic-relationships">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ffsmedia/write-iconic-relationships</a></p>
252</li>
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254<p><strong>Write Iconic Characters</strong><br /><a href="http://books2read.com/WIC">books2read.com/WIC</a></p>
255</li>
256<li>
257<p><strong>Liberated Writer (Coaching &amp; Courses)</strong><br /><a href="http://liberatedwriter.com">liberatedwriter.com</a></p>
258</li>
259<li>
260<p><strong>Liberated Writer Substack</strong><br /><a href="https://liberatedwriter.substack.com">liberatedwriter.substack.com</a></p>
261</li>
262</ul>
263<p><strong>Support the Show</strong></p>
264<p>If this episode gave you something to reflect on, here are a few ways to support the podcast:</p>
265<ul>
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267<p><em>Leave a review on your favorite platform - it helps other authors find the show.</em></p>
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270<p><em>Share this episode with an author who’s navigating similar challenges.</em></p>
271</li>
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273<p><em>Subscribe to Claire’s Substack for deeper insights on writing, the industry, and the author life.</em></p>
274</li>
275</ul>
276<p><strong>Happy writing!</strong></p></p></div></div></div></div></div><!--]--><!--]--><!--[--><!----><!--]--><!--]--><div class="episode-detail-bottom"><div class="container"><div class="pb-2"><div class="cc-comments"><div class="comment-title">Comment (0) </div><!----><div class="content empty-content text-center"><svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-chat-left-text" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M14 1a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v8a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H4.414A2 2 0 0 0 3 11.586l-2 2V2a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h12zM2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v12.793a.5.5 0 0 0 .854.353l2.853-2.853A1 1 0 0 1 4.414 12H14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V2a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H2z"></path><path d="M3 3.5a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h9a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1h-9a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5zM3 6a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h9a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1h-9A.5.5 0 0 1 3 6zm0 2.5a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h5a.5.5 0 0 1 0 1h-5a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5z"></path></svg><p class="pt-3">No comments yet. Be the first to say something!</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><!--[--><footer class="cc-footer1 footer mt-auto" style="--footerFontColor:#ffffff;
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