Recipe for a Story

mostly Comedy & Romance

Stephanie Bourbon

May 31, 20235 min read

Hallmark Holiday Movies Aren't Rom-Coms And Here Is Why

It's frustrating to see so many mislabeling Hallmark's (and other channels like it) as romantic comedies when they are straight-up...

Stephanie Bourbon

May 10, 20234 min read

How To Write Your 8 Story Beats & Then Add To Them

If you are writing or have written a romantic comedy you will want to know your main story beats. Here are some practical tips for...

Stephanie Bourbon

Apr 19, 20233 min read

Is Your Inciting Incident The Same As Your Meet-Cute In Your Romantic Comedy Screenplay or Novel?

The answer isn't yes or no. How annoying, right? Sorry, but that's just the way it is. In my professional opinion, it's better to...

Stephanie Bourbon

Apr 12, 20233 min read

Writing Rom-Com Tips To Get Started

So, you want to write a romantic comedy but have no idea how or where to start? I will have a couple 8 part series of blogs coming out,...

Stephanie Bourbon

May 18, 20213 min read

Breaking Down LEGALLY BLONDE

Why it is the perfect example of the perfect romantic comedy! Hello Writers! This week, I'm breaking down a popular romantic comedy from...