KAREN SCHAFFER
Screenwriter & Author
WHAT MAKES A GOOD ROMCOM
You know the beats: the Meet-Cute, the Rat-a-tat Dialogue, the Awakening to Love, the Yearn (aka the Covert Eye-Glance), the Surprise Twist, the Tumultuous Turning Point, the Satisfying Ending, and the Last Glimpse.
The joy is in bringing fresh ingredients to the tried and true recipe.
A great romcom needs a captivating theme that elevates the story, timeless humour that still references current pop culture, and a commitment to excellence in a media landscape where everyone loves a classic romcom or heart-tugging romance but underestimates how hard they are to execute well.
So come on, take my hand. Let’s do this together.