How to Write a Romance Novel
We apologise that our 27 - 28 August course has been cancelled on 11 August due to unforeseeable reasons. Please register your interest below and we'll email when the course is scheduled again.
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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 27 August 2022
Join us for our opening address at 9am with Carole Beu of the Women's Bookshop, enjoy a cuppa and meet others.
