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Genre Tropes and Conventions - Uzma Jalaluddin
Genre Tropes and Conventions - Uzma Jalaluddin
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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss leaning into unlikable characters but how to make them relatable; avoiding info dumps, especially in dialogue; starting at the right place; and trusting both yourself and your reader. After which, Bianca chats with Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Hana Khan Carries On about writing rom coms; the tropes and conventions of the genre; choosing the best setting for your story; tackling important themes in all genres; the three-act structure; and keeping your secondary characters in check.
Released:
Jun 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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