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dimreaper.bsky.social
Funny you should ask, a handful of characters were mere background support until a brainstorming session with a certain group of writers (including our lovely prompt game host) resulted in those characters becoming very very important to the plot.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 8

Today's question should be easy! Simply, what are your favorite romance tropes?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 8. What are your favorite romance tropes? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
dimreaper.bsky.social
*slams palm on bartop* Give it to me all. the. way.

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gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 18
#MayWeDance Day 18

No romance-focused prompt game is complete without this question: What's your preference when it comes to sexy scenes? Refer to the chili pepper scale if you're unfamiliar: www.romancerehab.com/chili-pepper...

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 18. What level of spice do you prefer to read/write in your romance? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
audconnelly.bsky.social
I mean......THEY'RE happy...... as for the rest of us NPCs.....

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gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 29
#MayWeDance Day 29

They say a Happily Ever After is one of the key characteristics of a romance, but is that what will happen for your MC and LI? Why or why not?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 29. Is a Happily Ever After in store for your MC and LI? Why or why not? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
derlakernlins.bsky.social
Yes.

They can't hide from it forever.

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gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 29
#MayWeDance Day 29

They say a Happily Ever After is one of the key characteristics of a romance, but is that what will happen for your MC and LI? Why or why not?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 29. Is a Happily Ever After in store for your MC and LI? Why or why not? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
karamoonauthor.com
#maywedance
Yes.

Or as I like to think of it, Strange Ever After.
gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 29
#MayWeDance Day 29

They say a Happily Ever After is one of the key characteristics of a romance, but is that what will happen for your MC and LI? Why or why not?

#WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritingPrompt #Romancelandia
#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 29. Is a Happily Ever After in store for your MC and LI? Why or why not? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
jessshaut.bsky.social
Miscommunication is not the best way to add conflict in your romance story.

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gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 16
#MayWeDance Day 16

Do you have any unpopular opinions regarding romance in stories, whether in the romance genre or in other genres? Please remember to be kind—let's not drag anyone down with our answers.

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 16. What unpopular opinion do you have regarding romance stories? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
derlakernlins.bsky.social
*sighs heavily* Coffee shop AU except its a bdsm sex club.

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gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 25
#MayWeDance Day 25

What AUs of your characters and their romance have you imagined already? Share all the fun details with us!

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 25. What kind of romance would your MC and LI have in an AU of your story? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
beverlyannemichel.bsky.social
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I’m not a fan of dark romance 🤷🏻‍♀️
gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 16
#MayWeDance Day 16

Do you have any unpopular opinions regarding romance in stories, whether in the romance genre or in other genres? Please remember to be kind—let's not drag anyone down with our answers.

#WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritingPrompt #Romancelandia
#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 16. What unpopular opinion do you have regarding romance stories? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
thescribblings.com
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May 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 2

Tell us about your Main Character! What is their personality? Their goal in life? What motivates them? What's a fun fact about them?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 2. Introduce the Main Character - personality, goals/motivations, fun fact The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 30

Do you have any advice for new writers who are interested in writing romance for the first time?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 30. What advice would you give to new writers about romance in stories? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 10

Regardless of how quickly or slowly romance blooms between the MC and LI, what initially attracts them to each other?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 10. What initially attracts the MC to the LI, and the LI to the MC? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 17

A simple and straightforward prompt for today! Share your favorite romances in media, even if they aren't strictly in the romance genre.

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 17. What are your favorite romance books, movies, shows, etc.? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
maggiesbooks.bsky.social
Yeah only read and write contemporary #maywedance
gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 7
#MayWeDance Day 7

Do you prefer to read and write the same romance subgenres, such as historical romance, romantic fantasy, etc. or are your reading and writing preferences wildly different?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 7. What kind of romance do you like to read? What do you like to write? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 21

Let's pretend the plot and/or antagonists aren't in the picture for a moment. What would the MC and LI do for their ideal date?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 21. Describe the MC and LI's ideal date. The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
beverlyannemichel.bsky.social
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✨diverse body types
✨racially diverse characters
✨more queer characters
✨specifically more asexual romance
gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 27
#MayWeDance Day 27

What do you want to see more of in stories about romantic love, whether in the romance genre itself or in other genres?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 27. What do you want to see more of in romance stories? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
maggiesbooks.bsky.social
Second chance, forced proximity. They’re pretty much done straight up #maywedance
gunsmile.bsky.social Ange | Author A. M. Shilling @gunsmile.bsky.social · May 9
#MayWeDance Day 9

Yesterday, we discussed our favorite tropes, but today I want to know which ones you've included in your WIPs. Not only that, but do you play them straight, or are you subverting them?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 9. Which romance tropes are in your WIP? Do you play them straight or subvert them? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 12

What existing media, tropes, or ideas influenced the creation of your MC and LI? Or if you were inspired in other ways, what prompted you?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 12. What influenced or inspired you to make your MC and LI? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 18

No romance-focused prompt game is complete without this question: What's your preference when it comes to sexy scenes? Refer to the chili pepper scale if you're unfamiliar: www.romancerehab.com/chili-pepper...

#WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritingPrompt #Romancelandia
#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 18. What level of spice do you prefer to read/write in your romance? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 27

What do you want to see more of in stories about romantic love, whether in the romance genre itself or in other genres?

#WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritingPrompt #Romancelandia
#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 27. What do you want to see more of in romance stories? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 16

Do you have any unpopular opinions regarding romance in stories, whether in the romance genre or in other genres? Please remember to be kind—let's not drag anyone down with our answers.

#WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WritingPrompt #Romancelandia
#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 16. What unpopular opinion do you have regarding romance stories? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
Welcome to #MayWeDance! Every day for the month of May, I will post a romance-focused prompt for all writers of all genres with romance in their WIP.

Let's start off with introductions! Share a little bit about yourself and your WIP.

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 1. Introduce yourself and your WIP The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 28

What do your MC and LI want out of their relationship? Does that change over the course of their relationship or the story?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 28. What do your MC and LI want out of their relationship? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
gunsmile.bsky.social
#MayWeDance Day 23

How must the MC change to become the person they need to be at the end of your story?

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#MayWeDance A writing prompt game by @gunsmile.bsky.social for romances in all genres 23. How must the MC change to become the person they need to be at the end of your story? The background image is a couple dancing from behind. The man wears a suit, and the woman wears a sleeveless dress.
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM