Does your manuscript keep getting rejected because the conflict and stakes aren't high enough? Are you getting frustrated by "meh" reviews on your self-published books? Do you want to pursue greater knowledge of romantic conflict so you can have an advantage when it's time to take your book out into the big bad world of publishing?
I
can tell you that one of the biggest elements of a romance novel that
makes me keep reading a slush-pile submission is killer conflict. If I'm
constantly wondering how this couple is
ever going to have a HEA
with everything going on between them, it's very likely your book is
unputdownable. But sometimes the romantic conflict doesn't quite mesh.
It might be predictable, or falls a bit flat. But you can learn to spot issues and fix them!
This class is for romance authors who are at all stages of their writing, whether starting a new project, editing a book, or overhauling a project that's not getting enough bites. It doesn't matter if you're going for the traditionally published route or the self-published route--this class has got you covered!
If you're doing NaNoWriMo next month, this class will get you and your characters ready on all fronts. My attendees in the summer 2016 class told me that this is a meaty course--be prepared to go in-depth, and to learn the ins and outs of your characters' growth and conflicts. Based on feedback from the last session, I've made a few changes. Instead of working on a submission package, we're just going to focus on the characters, plot, and romantic conflicts. I'm going to offer the submission package workshop as an entirely separate course later on--I have so much more I can teach about that :)
I will post a few lessons a week and you can work at your own pace. Although you aren't required to post your assignments and discussion topics, I highly recommend that you do. This is a great opportunity to get more eyes on your project, and help you troubleshoot elements of your book that might need some work. Throughout the month, I will be available to answer questions. Be sure to read the FAQ below for specifics.
The lessons will be applicable to
all subgenres of romance, including but not limited to: contemporary,
paranormal romance, urban fantasy, sci-fi, romantic suspense, historical
romance, LGBTQ, and all age groups and heat levels. I encourage writers of all romantic subgenres to attend.
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