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you don’t plan it, it just shows up… every single time

a trope you keep going back to a type of relationship or just a certain kind of scene you can’t help writing

at some point you just accept it’s your thing

Writers often say they’re only going to “edit one chapter,” but somehow it turns into hours of rewriting scenes, changing dialogue, fixing plot holes, and becoming emotionally attached to characters they never planned to keep.

Writing is a creative process filled with revisions, second guesses, and unexpected ideas. That’s why having a beta reader matters. A fresh perspective can help writers see what they might miss after spending so much time inside their own story.

Sometimes the smallest feedback can make the biggest difference in a manuscript.

"Do you remember the vows we made under the moon's gentle glow? How quickly they turned to ash, scattered by the winds of deceit."

"Your words were once my solace, but now they cut deeper than any blade forged in malice."

"In the labyrinth of our love, I found myself lost, only to realize you were the minotaur lurking in the shadows."

"Every kiss we shared was a dagger coated in honey, sweet yet deadly."

"The stars witnessed our passion, but they now mock our folly as we stand on opposite sides of a war we ourselves ignited."

"Our hearts beat as one, once upon a time. Now they drum the rhythm of discord and resentment."

"I thought I knew the depths of your soul, only to find abysses of betrayal waiting to devour me whole."

"Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I emerge from the ruins of our love, reborn as your adversary."

"You were the melody to my symphony, but now your discordant notes shatter the harmony we once shared."

"We danced on the edge of oblivion, oblivious to the precipice that awaited our descent into enmity."

"The echoes of our laughter haunt me, mocking the innocence we thought would shield us from the venom of betrayal."

"Our love was a tapestry woven with threads of gold, now unraveling into a tangled web of lies and deception."

"I offered you my heart on a silver platter, only for you to feast upon it with the appetite of a ravenous beast."

"We were poets of passion, crafting verses of devotion with every whispered promise. Now our words are weapons, dripping with venomous intent."

"The sunrise that once painted our love with hues of warmth and hope now heralds the dawn of our animosity, casting long shadows of regret across the battlefield of our hearts."

Short Note From Me!

Many fans of Enemies to Lovers often overlook the possibility of exploring Lover to Enemies. This underrated trope is one of my favorites and I believe it has the potential to make a novel truly stand out. If you have space in your story for this unique twist, I assure you it will result in an amazing read.

I created these dialogue prompts to inspire writers to explore the theme of lovers turning into enemies, showcasing a different form of betrayal.

On a blazing fire

On a roof

Two men stand

They are wild

Young

Scared

One of them has everything but a gun

He cannot even wield it

He is too weak

A girl with a big heart

She waited

But nothing happened

So we left it.

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The temptress

Ruins

The male mind

He knows he has statues

But nothing to wield them

He needs a counterpart

A writer’s notebook isn’t just paper — it’s where plot twists are born, dialogue comes alive, and future bestsellers begin.

As a beta reader and book editor, I can tell you this: The writers who grow the fastest are the ones who capture ideas before they disappear.

Write the random scene. Save the strange dialogue. Keep the character idea. Your next masterpiece could be hiding in your notes.

They won’t tell you why they stopped. They won’t explain what felt off. They’ll just close the book.

That’s where I come in.

I read like your future audience noticing weak openings, confusing scenes, slow pacing, and characters that don’t feel real yet… then I show you exactly how it affects the reading experience.

No sugarcoating. No discouraging either. Just clarity.

There May Be a Purple Room in the Sky by CVR, December 2025

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