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“My heroines, more often than not, are the ones that are troubled and resistant.” –Sylvia Day
Romance: An ardent emotional attachment between two people. A love affair.
Well, July is here, and summer is in full spring. Have you heard the saying “Christmas in July?” In 1933, a girl’s camp out of Brevard, North Carolina started the saying. As I hang around the romance genre, I often find promos, marketing, and stories with a “Christmas in July” theme this month.
If you have a chance, check out my “Christmas in July” Madlib:
This month we’re going to look at archetypes. A quick check in my dictionary reveals that an archetype is a typical example of a thing or a person. In romance, there are several “typical” examples of archetype female/heroine that appeal to readers and writers. Let’s check it out.
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You can always count on a romance to have a happy ending. That said, you’ve got to have a relatable heroine and archetypes are a starting point for this. Here are a couple of types of heroines that you’ll find in a modern romance:
#1 – The Girl next door
This heroine is pretty easy to get along with and up for just about anything. They would rather enjoy a movie marathon than a fancy dinner. They enjoy hiking to luxury hotels. They’re usually a guy’s best friend first before he realizes he’s really in love with her.
#2 – The Ingénue
This heroine is typically a young adult, perhaps a bit naïve about the ways of the world, innocent and unsophisticated. They have an “idealized” notion of love and can’t wait for the hero to sweep them off their feet.
#3 – The Caregiver
This heroine is more on the nurturing side. She’s caring and empathetic. She maybe a babysitter or a teacher in a novel. Her soft side is always showing, and she has a desire to care for and protect those she’s with.
#4 – The Leader
This heroine is confident, strong-willed, and authoritative. She knows what she wants and goes after it. She’s not afraid to make a decision. She’ll even own it if it’s a bad choice. She’s attracted to men in power who respect her authority. She rarely shows her vulnerable side.
#5 – The Entrepreneur
She’s ambitious, successful, and driven. She’s not afraid to get done what needs to be done. She appreciates a guy who is similar and appreciates her.
Question: Can you name another archetype romantic female lead I might have forgotten?
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