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Give your characters "goals, flaws, and stakes" to make them feel more complex.

If you want to "level up" this story or change the vibe, here are a few tips based on common drama-writing guides:

Livia is the daughter of a wealthy merchant on the Aventine Hill. She is betrothed to a cruel, ambitious Senator, but she is secretly in love with a disgraced architect named Marcus, who is obsessed with rebuilding Rome in marble rather than wood. The Drama 6.5 / 10 DramaRoman...

As they argue, the first wisps of smoke from the Great Fire of Rome rise from the Circus Maximus.

Livia meets Marcus at the Temple of Diana. He begs her to run away to the provinces, but she can't abandon her family. Give your characters "goals, flaws, and stakes" to

For a Roman setting, use authentic details like costumes or societal issues (like dowry and marriage) to make the world feel lived-in. A Beginner's Guide on How to Write Drama - Superprof

Marcus and Livia survive, but they don't get a perfect "happily ever after." Marcus stays to help rebuild Rome under Nero’s new (and questionable) plans. Livia’s family is safe but penniless. They are together, but the world they knew is gone, leaving them with a hopeful but uncertain future. How to Make it Your Own The Drama As they argue, the first wisps

Remember that all great drama depends on conflict and giving that conflict meaning to the characters.