Part 2 of the conversation about North and South with Helena Greer. AI generated these action items from the transcript of this episode. AI responses can be inaccurate or misleading.[ ] Schedule a kiss scene between the main characters for modern audiences[ ] Make the male protagonist more sympathetic by toning down his violent behavior[ ] Make the female protagonist more likable and relatable to modern romance audiences[ ] Follow a beat sheet to hit expected pacing and plot points for romance novelsThis is part 2 of the conversation about North and South. Check out episode 136 for part 1.Shelf Love:NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comDiscussed: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell and North and South the 2004 BBC adaptation starring Richard Armitage and Daniela Denby-AsheSAVE the Cat: https://savethecat.com/Guest: Helena GreerWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | Storyloom Choose Your Own AdventureHelena Greer is a long time librarian and romance reader, and recent romance novelist. She has a degree in mythography and is interested in deconstructing the social context around the decisions storytellers make about how to frame --or reframe-- their stories.