TUTOR: Rebecca Ryan is the author of My (extra)Ordinary Life, The Philosophy of Love and The Next Chapter, although she can’t quite believe that she’s written three whole books. She left a career in teaching to pursue writing full-time, and now mostly spends her days making up stories, replying to emails from her children’s school, and working on her PhD on medieval literature. She also teaches creative writing classes to adults and partners with Bradford Libraries to run focused writing days. She mentors new and established writers, several of whom have achieved representation and book deals. Rebecca lives in Bradford with her three children, no small number of notebooks, and an expansive collection of scatter cushions.

Start Date: 7th May, 2025

Duration: 6 Weeks

Fee: €170

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Course Outline

Have you ever pondered the art of crafting romance fiction? Perhaps you’ve been dedicating time to a romance novel or poem, but find yourself struggling to capture the essence just right. If so, the Romance Writing Course is tailored for you! Spanning six weeks, this course provides a comprehensive exploration of enhancing your romance writing skills, incorporating interactive activities, assignments, and valuable insights from seasoned professionals. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced writer with prior publications, this course is designed to benefit you!

 

Lesson 1: What is Romance Fiction?

The first lesson teaches you the basics of writing romance fiction. You will learn how to structure your romance writing, and how to show, not tell in your writing.

 

Lesson 2: Romantic Characters

The second lesson teaches you how to write characters in a romance story. You will learn how to give your characters motivation and how to develop them throughout your story.

 

Lesson 3: Romantic Dialogue

The third lesson teaches you how to write dialogue in your romance story. You will learn how to write everyday phrases and how to show, not tell, through your dialogue. 

 

Lesson 4: Creating Tension 

The fourth lesson teaches you how to create tension in your writing. This is not only romantic and sexual tension, but any other kind. You will learn how to pace your writing to keep your reader engaged. 

 

Lesson 5: Climaxes

The fifth lesson teaches you how to write climaxes in your romance fiction. You will learn how to structure your acts and how to write an ending. 

 

Lesson 6: Editing and Publishing

The final lesson teaches you how to publish your romance stories. You will learn how to reach out to literary agents and how to self-publish.