This isn’t about romance alone (though it often is). It’s about belonging. About safety. About seeing and being seen. When a character finds that safe space in someone else, we as readers feel it. We crave it. And we remember it. Let’s explore how to write characters who find home—not in a house or city—but in another soul.

It’s easy to focus on your protagonist. They’re the emotional heart, the anchor of your reader’s loyalty. But if your story’s conflict is going to be rich and memorable, your antagonist must be more than just a villain. They must be a person. A soul. A shadow of truth. And that means showing not just their strengths—but their vulnerabilities.

Many people shy away from writing, not because they lack ideas, but because they let fear get in the way.

How do I make my story stand out in a sea of other writers? The answer is simpler than you think: it's your unique voice!