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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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Starting at $720.00
As few as 11 weeks
3.0
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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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jeannie Lin
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Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

No meeting November 26, 2025. 

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
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 1, 2025
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Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 15, 2025
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Wed Oct 22, 2025
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Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 5, 2025
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Wed Nov 12, 2025
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Wed Nov 19, 2025
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Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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