Ah, the OP's posts are clearly helpful in knowing what NOT to do in romance novels nowadays. Glad someone finally listed it all out xD Definitely enjoyed reading this thread, let other people read this more~!
I want to Diss the Romance Novel with Cliche plot!!!!!
Winzentwinni She must be intelligent and should have a morally sound character. That's all. Rest is up to the plot.
123removed There is a non sheet tumblng genre of romance. It's called sweet romance. Many readers look for the emotional roller coaster ride with out all the sweaty sheet stuff.
Winzentwinni sure!!! No problem!! I will try to search for the title, If I'm not mistaken, I read it on novel update
Winzentwinni Right!!! And after all the torture the male lead gives her, somehow, the FL still falls in love with ML. That is Stockholm syndrome!!!!! There is this new comic I saw on Instagram, the FL is an assassin that being tortured by ML... After shit this and that.. She fall in love with him because he treats her the kindest!!! That's Stockholm syndrome okay!!!
RachelRuth Glad that you think the same as me!!! We need to break the bad stereotype of a romance novel!!!!
I don't think it works well. At least not for me.
In my last story, I write a non-harem story with a smart heroine and little troupe, not many collections.
So this time, I write a harem with non-troupe cliches (better collection) but no smut (that explains why the collection isn't as many as smut harems. When the MC doesn't show an interest in the opposing sex that likes him, I have readers calling him dense and stupid: X
I wrote many of your points in fact and the MC will actually get slap face by the smarter heroines but it didn't go too well with quite a number of male readers. Maybe I need more female readers to come and support my story ___
Winzentwinni Actually, I’m writing a romance novel and I will keep all of these in mind as I write. Thank you all for your criticism, they will really help me in the long run!
https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-devil-son-in-law_18378498606588005
Title : The devil invade
Genre : Adventure, Action
Synopsis : Hey everyone this is a book The devil son in law im a fast typer i finish chapters in this book quickly as possible just for you be thankful thank you have a great day and wear a mask be safe bye.
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Link : https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-devil-son-in-law_18378498606588005
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Avidfan How about make it a win-win situation... Let's say... The male MC, is attracted to this girl he needs help with. But, turns out that this is not interested in him but someone else. So, instead of the Male MC trying so hard to seduce her, help her in her love life instead. This way... We can see more of the man's personality.
What I'm trying to say is... Maybe make what the male MC wants the most is not to have a big harem, but to see the girl he cares happy.
Even if that girl doesn't like him, he doesn't mind, he just wants to protect the smile of the girl. Create a backstory for this kind of thinking for him.
Because for me, I don't like to see the ML I support is face slapped by a woman either. Maybe you can, but how about trying to change how the MC deal with the rejection of the girl. Does he still trying to attract the girl? Or does he feel mad and transfer his anger on the other girl in his harem.
Or.... Make him just smile and think nothing of the rejection. And still keeps his professionalism in his work which got the respect of the woman(Not love).
This way... The male reader won't feel like the male MC pride is being challenged. And the female reader won't think that the MC is simping for this new girl
Carciphones_02 Inspired by your post, I wrote an article on this.
https://www.dragneelclub.com/attack-of-cliches-and-cringe-on-webnovel-part-1/
Alpha_Medic
Guys,
Can you tell me your thoughts? First time writing articles like this
NewCultivator Replied in the post.
NewCultivator I've read it!! That was a really good article!! You did a lot of research and putting mamy totle and recommendation!!!
add male mc too lol
Carciphones_02 haha yeah! glad you like it
Carciphones_02
I need your criticism
https://www.webnovel.com/book/behind-the-facade_18179128105581405
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Hello. I‘ve read your blunt reviews and I kinda felt excited being struck with them. I’m a masochist author who appreciates constructive criticism so I’m dropping my work here. My “initial plan” was to stray away from common cliches but I kinda had the need to add a little bit. Please tell me if it’s not just a “little.” Thank you.
Title: Modern Day Psyche
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis: He’s a multibillionaire; but so is she. They were childhood friend before a series of sentimental events tore them apart.
Here’s the link http://wbnv.in/a/e6CtVJB
Have a nice day!
Almost all the novels with romance in the tags are damn cliche and it is the same thing over and over which is a cheap imitiation of chinese novels where the mc finds a girl and starts loving her immediately if it is a reincarnation novel it is fine otherwise it is damn bs if there is no reason for love cause you do'nt love someone at first sight that is just attraction so as I said it is BS
_Ersatz true true and true!!! Unless there's a reason for it like you said!!!