Online Course: Romance Writing 101 - How to Write a Romance Novel
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Online Class: Romance Writing 101

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Course Description

Writing a romance novel is the dream of many people all over the world. It's no wonder: as the most popular fiction genre in the United States for the past three decades, there are more opportunities in romantic fiction than ever before.
 
What's unique about the romance genre is that it is a very specialized industry. There are standards for plot, characterization, novel length, and even formatting that are required before most literary agents or publishers will even consider turning your manuscript into a published novel. Most readers know exactly what they expect from a romance novel, and you have to meet these expectations in order to succeed.
 
This course will take you through everything you need to know to write the kind of romance novel that gets noticed. From creating a hero and heroine that sizzle to understanding point-of-view and knowing where to go for more resources, you'll get access to insider information on making the most out of your manuscript.
 
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Lesson 1: Welcome to Romance Writing

This lesson focuses on the romance industry and getting started in it.

Lesson 2: Genres in Romance

This lesson focuses on romance genres, including how they overlap and the requirements for each.

Lesson 3: Getting Started

This lesson focuses on getting started transforming the ideas in your head to words on the page.

Lesson 4: Romance Writing: Style

In this lesson you will learn what the expectations for style and quality are in romance novels.

Lesson 5: Romance Writing: Setting

In this lesson, you will learn what to do to develop a realistic setting.

Lesson 6: Romance Writing: The Hero

In this lesson, you will learn what to do to develop the best hero for your novel.

Lesson 7: Romance Writing: The Heroine

In this lesson, you will learn what to do to develop the best heroine for your novel.

Lesson 8: Romance Writing: Additional Characters

In this lesson, you will learn what is expected of secondary and additional characters in a romance.

Lesson 9: Romance Writing: Plot

In this lesson, you will learn about romance plot development.

Lesson 10: Romance Writing: Conflict

In this lesson, you will learn about creating effective and convincing conflict.

Lesson 11: Sex and Love Scenes

In this lesson, you will learn about writing convincing sex scenes.

Lesson 12: Preparing for Submission

In this lesson, you will learn about getting your manuscript ready for submission to agents and publishers.

Lesson 13: Additional Resources

In this lesson, you will learn where to go for more information on writing and publishing romance novels?

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Merit
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
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Course Title : Romance Writing 101
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 7550290
Course Type : How To
Course URL :

http://romancewriting101.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Melissa Merritt

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to successfully complete this course

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $40

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $65

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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