Emma Wheeler is a frustrated screenwriter life-locked by caretaking duties for her disabled father. When she lands a chance to ghostwrite for her idol, legendary action screenwriter Charlie Yates, she finds he is a cynical misanthrope who despises romantic comedies. Tasked with fixing his lackluster rom-com script, Emma moves to Los Angeles to collaborate. She insists on teaching Charlie the structural mechanics of love stories, including the necessity of emotional vulnerability and the "meet-cute," while they navigate their own escalating professional and romantic friction.
This book is for readers who enjoy behind-the-scenes looks at the film industry and stories about the craft of storytelling itself. It appeals to those looking for a dual-perspective narrative that balances humor with the heavy realities of chronic illness and caregiving. Readers walk away with an understanding of why humans crave happy endings and a technical appreciation for the recurring tropes that define the romance genre. It offers a grounded perspective on how creative collaboration can dismantle personal cynicism.
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN
