How to Write a Romance Novel
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Sat 28 Aug
- $220.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 28 Aug 10:00 - Sat 28 Aug 16:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Sun 29 Aug 10:00 - Sun 29 Aug 16:00Selwyn College, Auckland.
Description
Have you always dreamed of writing a romance story but don’t know where to start? This weekend course will set you on your way to realising that dream. The two days will follow a clear format and cover among other topics plotting, developing characters, setting the scene, identifying motivation and conflict and writing narrative and dialogue. The course will include numerous short writing exercises which you can use to begin developing your own stories.
Course outline
- What is romance and how does it differ from other genres
- How to begin – what you need, computer set up, tips
- Use of language in first draft
- Identifying sub genres
- Characterisation, narration, pacing, plotting, point of view, dialogue, voice, motivation, foreshadowing, protagonist, antagonist, backstory
- Conflict - internal and external – setting - emotion
- Scenes – three act structure – conflict, climax, resolution
- Passive vs active writing
- Short writing exercises throughout will begin to develop each student’s own story
Who should attend this course?
Primarily beginning romance writers. Anyone interested in learning to write romance, particularly the practicalities of putting a romance story together.
What to bring?
Pen and paper (or laptop if you prefer to type). As this course spans the lunch break, bring a sandwich or similar and spend time meeting other writing students.
About the tutor
Multi published contemporary romance writer Anne Ashby is keen to share her love of the romance genre and the written word in general. Encouraging others to write is her goal.
Opening Address 28 August
You are invited to attend our opening address at 9am on Saturday 28 August 2021. Carole Beu from the Women's Bookshop will fire up the day with an early morning talk on her raves and faves. Have a cuppa, listen to Carole and meet others.
