POV/Multiple Narrative Structures for Romance
Want to infuse your romance novel with more emotions, surprises, and fresh storytelling? This craft-focused session dives into how point of view and narrative structure (dual POV, alternating chapters, or even unexpected voices) can deepen emotional stakes, build tension, and take your love story to the next level. The session will summarize the pros and cons of first-person vs. third-person, the enticement of dual POVs, a romance reader favorite, and how formats like alternating timelines can add extra spark. Whether you're writing a swoony slow burn or a high-stakes second-chance romance, the goal is to give you some fresh insights to telling your story in the most powerful way.
Denny S. Bryce is the bestselling, award-winning author of five novels, including THE TRIAL OF MRS. RHINELANDER, THE OTHER PRINCESS, A FACE IN THE SUN, CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS, and WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES. She is also an NPR book critic, an adjunct professor at Drexel University, and a freelance writer who has written for Harper’s Bazaar and USA Today. She is a member of the Historical Novel Society, Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and Tall Poppy Writers. She is represented by Wendy Sherman at Wendy Sherman Associates Literary Management. "In her novels, you’ll find themes of love, family, resilience, and the complexities of identity. She explores historical settings with rich, diverse cultural landscapes and delves into issues of race, class, and gender."
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Business Meeting
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Presentation
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. Social Time