How to write Romantasy
Two engines in one chassis: the romance beats and the fantasy machinery. Track court intrigue, bargains and prophecies next to the mating bond — romantasy readers expect both arcs to pay off.
Includes
Romantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fae Romantasy
Beats readers look for
- Prophecy
- Bargain
- Slow Burn
- Court Scene
- Magic Reveal
- Bond Deepens
- Trial
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Sacrifice
Story structures that fit
- Save the Cat: The most prescriptive of the set: fifteen beats with percentages attached. Best when you want to be told where things go.
- Hero's Journey: A transformation arc. Best when the story is about who the protagonist becomes, not just what happens.
- Seven-Point Structure: You write the ending first, then work backwards. Best when you know how it finishes but not how to get there.
Worth keeping track of
- Magic System
- Courts & Intrigue