Write a romance novel readers can’t put down!
Romance is a booming market. Although maligned as “fluff,” writing a compelling romance requires serious craft! This workshop will be presented asynchronously in four sessions, focused on identifying your ideal reader, meeting your main characters, crafting a plot, and showing romantic tension on the page. Although the instructor specializes in writing LGBTQ+ romantic comedies, they welcome romance writers of all genres.
In this workshop you’ll:
- Select the romance sub-genre(s) that are right for your story
- Develop a compelling protagonist and love interest
- Craft a page-turning romantic plot
- Amp up romantic tension on the page
Time requirements
- 1-2 hours per week outside of class.
Materials
- Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels by Gwen Hayes
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
