If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of writing a romance or need help with the romantic elements of a story, this course is for you!

Romance fiction is the most popular commercial fiction genre internationally—a multibillion dollar industry trying to satisfy the demands of die-hard voracious readers.

Alyssa J. Montgomery is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary, rural and medieval romance novels and this course is designed to help you achieve your dream of writing a romance novel.

Whilst the course focuses on the romance genre, many elements can also be applied to other genres. Alyssa aims to answer questions and discuss key elements to help you write emotionally satisfying and page-turning romance through examining:

Different genres and heat levels of romance
How to create compelling, three-dimensional characters who’ll stay with readers long after the story is finished
Creating a strong premise and plotting so that you avoid the saggy middle syndrome
The character arc and how the romance helps each character to develop
The importance of character goals, motivations and conflicts (internal and external)
Creating dazzling dialogue, tension on the page, strong chemistry between characters and sizzling sexual tension
The importance of the opening chapter, chapter hooks and hangers
Pace
The importance and emotional punch of the black moment
The importance of editing
Publishing opportunities

Enrol today for an opportunity to help turn your dream of writing a compelling story into a reality.

Catered lunch included with vegetarian options.

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