How to Write a Winning Romance Novel
6-Week Masterclass
with Lee Ann Ward
over Zoom
(Classes begin September 9th)
**Important: Class is limited to 20 writers so time can be devoted to all.
My name is Lee Ann Ward and I'm a USA TODAY bestselling romance author, former acquisitions editor & Senior Editor of Champagne Books (a romance publisher), and the Founder of Writing Away Refuge. I've helped writers shape their romance novels into swoon-worthy prose, from love affairs set in England's Regency Era, to contemporaries so sensual that the words melt the pages. I'm ready to help you write your irresistible romance too with my 6-week masterclass over Zoom. Want to write like today's bestselling romance authors? Then this class is for you!
Schedule and Course Description:
**IMPORTANT: Do keep in mind that our class times on Tuesday evening are in the Central Time Zone (CT)
(Classes are from 7:30 PM--9:00 PM Central Time (CT) on Tuesdays, beginning September 9th.)
**Classes will also be recorded for those wishing to register and take the classes weekly at their leisure.**
WEEK 1: Tuesday, September 9th--Creating passionate characters and relationships. No matter the heat level, passion and tension are a must. Heat levels and how to write within the guidelines.
WEEK 2: Tuesday, September 16th--How to create your own unique plotline in formulaic romance. Imparting your unique voice in gripping romance.
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Week 3: Tuesday, September 23rd--How to craft realistic dialogue. Whether contemporary stories or historical sagas, dialogue can't be "stilted."
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Week 4: Tuesday, September 30th--Writing effective sex scenes. The HEA (Happily Ever After) or the HFN (Happy For Now). What dedicated romance readers expect. The mechanics of writing a stellar romance and why they matter.
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Week 5: Tuesday, October 7th--Genre romance. What's hot and what's not. Whether it be rom com, a true "bodice ripper," or romantasy, we'll flesh out the genres (pun intended). And what is this thing called horromance anyway?
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​Week 6: Tuesday, October 14th--Beta readers, editors, and getting a romance agent. And why is self-editing so important? All the publishing ins and outs.
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Class materials will be emailed weekly on Sunday in preparation for our Tuesday class.
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The class fee is $175.00 for the entire 6-week course: