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Aspiring Writers Info: Eight Elements in Every Romance...with Dr. Who as an Example

Over on Jennifer Crusie's blog, she talks weekly about her impressions as she works her way through the reboot Dr. Who episodes. When she reaches the oh-so-pivotal "Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead" duology, a fan posted a breakdown of why this two hour episode is actually a classic romance encapsulated into a time travel narrative.

And it's wonderful. Go learn something about storytelling, romance, and Dr. Who that might be new to you.