Romance Novel I

WRITING X 414.1E

Start writing your romance novel in this introductory course covering plot, structure, and industry guidelines.

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Remote
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn fundamental skills for writing compelling romance novels in a variety of subgenres
  • Understand the current market for romance novels and how your work can fit in
  • Study published works to identify what makes romance writing irresistible and powerful
  • Create a plan for your own romance novel you can continue writing in the second class in this sequence

About this course:

Romance novels generate just over one billion dollars in sales revenue annually in the United States. With online platforms allowing authors to learn to write better, find compatible publishers or publishing options and market the work product, there has never been a more welcoming climate for romance writers. Whether you're an aspiring author interested in learning the basics of writing a romance or an experienced writer looking to refine your craft, Romance Writing I provides students with the fundamental skills necessary to write a romance novel. By studying samples from the genre and craft essentials specific to the genre, students understand the building blocks of the romance novel and create a "build out" for their own romance novel in the first of this two-course sequence.

Winter 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday, Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Jeannie Lin
395183
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 9, 2024
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Notes

No meeting March 5, 2024. 

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Discussion
Tue Jan 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Discussion
Thu Mar 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Spring 2024 Schedule

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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Elise Forier Edie
396530
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 25, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
The Ladies Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
Schedule
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Discussion
Thu Apr 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 18, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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