Why is it best to alternate male and female point of views in a romance (or any other genre in which boy meets girl, etc.)?
True, most romance readers are women and identify with the heroine, but...
The readers also want to know what makes the hero tick. They root for the guy to change, to like, then love the heroine. They want to understand what makes men act and think the way they do. In order to sell the male point of view you must pay close attention to presentation. Remember, it's not one size fits all. This must be made clear, so the reader can make adjustments in their assessments of the fellows they meet and like in your book and in real life.
Such a sweet game you present to the romantic dreamers out there. Even if they're married, they still have fantasies. Oh, they like that sweet, funny, good-looking man they met at XYZ and continue to see as fate would have it. Of course, they'd never cheat. Well, that happens too, sometimes.
Be real. Don't buy into tropes that men speak less so they must think less. Try think more, since they're not busy speaking. IN the end men and women balance each other, if they're a pair.
In general men are more visual, but don't forget the exceptions. Don't portray stick figures.
No, not all men like bigger boobs, and besides that when they check you out, they're doing a personal assessment of what they prefer. [For instance, I prefer ladies with slim figures.] So no matter where they're looking at the moment, it don't mean a thing until you get to know them. Remember they're looking. You must be attractive.
Most men are not brutes. Oh you can fell the mighty oak, if you wish, just know there are alternatives. Renaissance or educated men often have witty things to say, and harbor deep passions.
Also, there are plenty of blue collar guys out there who are affectionate, sweet, and loving.
These are just a few of the many more examples of how men differ. Without developing the male point of view, your reader may fall back on stereotypes to understand what's going on in that male brain. Cudos to the writer who shows the hero in three dimensions. Enrich your story and the lives of your readers.
True, most romance readers are women and identify with the heroine, but...
The readers also want to know what makes the hero tick. They root for the guy to change, to like, then love the heroine. They want to understand what makes men act and think the way they do. In order to sell the male point of view you must pay close attention to presentation. Remember, it's not one size fits all. This must be made clear, so the reader can make adjustments in their assessments of the fellows they meet and like in your book and in real life.
Such a sweet game you present to the romantic dreamers out there. Even if they're married, they still have fantasies. Oh, they like that sweet, funny, good-looking man they met at XYZ and continue to see as fate would have it. Of course, they'd never cheat. Well, that happens too, sometimes.
Be real. Don't buy into tropes that men speak less so they must think less. Try think more, since they're not busy speaking. IN the end men and women balance each other, if they're a pair.
In general men are more visual, but don't forget the exceptions. Don't portray stick figures.
No, not all men like bigger boobs, and besides that when they check you out, they're doing a personal assessment of what they prefer. [For instance, I prefer ladies with slim figures.] So no matter where they're looking at the moment, it don't mean a thing until you get to know them. Remember they're looking. You must be attractive.
Most men are not brutes. Oh you can fell the mighty oak, if you wish, just know there are alternatives. Renaissance or educated men often have witty things to say, and harbor deep passions.
Also, there are plenty of blue collar guys out there who are affectionate, sweet, and loving.
These are just a few of the many more examples of how men differ. Without developing the male point of view, your reader may fall back on stereotypes to understand what's going on in that male brain. Cudos to the writer who shows the hero in three dimensions. Enrich your story and the lives of your readers.
No comments:
Post a Comment