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Recipe for a Story
mostly Comedy & Romance
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by Stephanie Bourbon @ 2025
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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 31, 20235 min read
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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
May 10, 20234 min read
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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 19, 20233 min read
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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
Apr 12, 20233 min read
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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...

Stephanie Bourbon
May 18, 20213 min read
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