"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."
"Revenge is the act of passion, vengeance is an act of justice."
A story about revenge is based primarily on a protagonist's strong feelings of resentment about a crime or injustice, and their fierce need for vengeance. Stories with this plot scenario are popular with readers, and yet they can be a challenge to write!
The market for enthralling revenge stories will always be in demand so romance writers are faced with the dilemma of trying to think of new and interesting scenarios to put their characters in.
The tension and indignation of the characters is what keeps readers turning the page and buying these stories. However the reader needs to buy in to the protagonist's search for vengeance or justice, and the writer needs to ensure the vengeance meted out is never gratuitous and the protagonist always stays on the right side of fairness. Romance writers must therefore equip themselves with the knowledge and resources required to ensure they're able to come up with fresh and interesting stories to satisfy the appetite of modern-day readers, peopled with characters that resonate with the reader all the way through the book.
So how do we create fresh stories in this popular romance trope?
By researching stories that have already been published and looking for new ways to write them.
“Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.”
“Revenge is the act of passion, vengeance is an act of justice.”
A story about revenge is based primarily on a protagonist’s strong feelings of resentment about a crime or injustice, and their fierce need for vengeance. Stories with this plot scenario are popular with readers, and yet they can be a challenge to write!
The market for enthralling revenge stories will always be in demand so romance writers are faced with the dilemma of trying to think of new and interesting scenarios to put their characters in.
The tension and indignation of the characters is what keeps readers turning the page and buying these stories. However the reader needs to buy in to the protagonist’s search for vengeance or justice, and the writer needs to ensure the vengeance meted out is never gratuitous and the protagonist always stays on the right side of fairness. Romance writers must therefore equip themselves with the knowledge and resources required to ensure they’re able to come up with fresh and interesting stories to satisfy the appetite of modern-day readers, peopled with characters that resonate with the reader all the way through the book.
So how do we create fresh stories in this popular romance trope?
By researching stories that have already been published and looking for new ways to write them.
Romance Tropes: Revenge is a valuable resource for romance writers, providing you with examples of stories written with this trope. With this wealth of knowledge you’ll be able to come up with new and interesting plot scenarios for your own stories.
Plus you’ll get lists of stories organised into topics that cover common plot scenarios, showing you how other authors have created their own unique twist on this popular trope.
Plus I’ve included guidelines for writing revenge stories and general tips for writing romance.
So … take the next step in your writing journey and become adept in writing with this trope so you can create memorable stories for your readers.
And make sure you check out the other books I’ve written specifically for romance writers and start ticking off those craft topics on your way to becoming the next bestselling romance author:
Romance Tropes and Hooks
Writing the Alpha Hero
Writing the First Kiss
Writing the Love Scene
Romance Tropes: Marriage of Convenience
