The Differences Between HEA and HFN Endings in Romance Stories

Anyone who has seen a Hallmark movie can dissect a true romantic plot with ease. We know the conventions because they historically work well in a story. However, these plots are constantly being subverted and twisted by authors to create other, interesting stories. For example, Nicholas Sparks’ heartbreaking romance novels probably wouldn’t be adapted to film by Hallmark, simply because they don’t end happily. Whether you are writing a true romance or a story with a romance embedded in it, you...