Romantasy Tropes & Worldbuilding Tips

Is romantasy just a publishing buzzword? Is it a cute, hashtag-friendly portmanteau for romantic fantasy, or fantasy romance, or is it a whole new genre? And what (if anything) is the difference between those two genres? In this video, Janet breaks down worldbuilding tips and common tropes to help you blend romance and fantasy without leaving fans of either disappointed. Learn how to take advantage of this wildly popular subgenre to craft epic, emotional adventures that readers and players will love! ❤️❤️❤️

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00:00 Romantasy: Romance or Fantasy?
00:54 Defining Romantasy
01:12 What's the appeal of Romantasy?
01:26 What's the difference between Romantasy, Fantasy Romance, and Romantic Fantasy?
04:06 Romantasy Tropes
07:57 Romantasy Worldbuilding Tips
12:27 Examples of Romantasy novels, Games and TV shows

★BLOG POST!
For more details on this topic, including a short reading list, as well as TTRPGs that support romance + fantasy adventures, read the blog here! https://blog.worldanvil.com/writing-a...

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