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.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the romance industry.
- Define the genres in romance writing.
- Summarize the processes for transforming ideas in your head into words on paper.
- Define style and quality expected in the romance genre.
- Define a realistic setting for the romance genre.
- Define the hero in the romance story.
- Define the heroine in the romance story.
- Describe the secondary characters in the story.
- Define specific techniques for developing plot in the romance genre.
- Define the conflict of the romance story.
- Define ways to create convincing love and sex scenes.
- Prepare your work for submission.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
An Introduction | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Assignment: Self-Evaluation | 20 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 8 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment: Evaluating Genres | 20 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment: Setting Your Writing Schedule | 20 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Assignment: Point of View Writing | 20 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment: Focusing on Setting | 20 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment: Narrowing Down the Hero | 20 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 8 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment: Creating the Heroine | 20 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 8 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment: Adding Additional Characters | 20 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment: Developing the Plot | 20 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment: Creating Conflict | 20 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment: Writing Sex and Love Scenes | 20 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 12 Assignment: Putting it All Together | 25 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 8 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment: Charting Your Course | 20 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 10 points |
The Final Exam | 60 points |