Audrey Nelson
Romance Writing Class
Romance Writing Class
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CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE ON 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, & 4/28
Are you a romance reader eager to learn how to write the genre you love? In this four-week class (eight hours of work total), you’ll learn the basics of plotting and writing a romance novel from scratch. No matter what romance subgenre calls your name, you’ll learn to expand an initial idea, center a romantic arc, and build strong, complementary characters. You’ll leave this collaborative, workshop-based class with a plan for a novel (including character exercises, a beat sheet, and a synopsis) and at least one chapter of written prose. You’ll also get an overview of resources available to you once you finish your novel.
Testimonials from previous participants:
"For years, I've read romance novels every single day and quietly dreamed of writing one of my own but life was always in the way and I didn't know how to just start. This class turned that dream into action. I didn’t just learn how to write a romance novel — I finally started one. I created my idea, wrote my first chapter, and connected with incredible writers who inspired me to take myself seriously. I’m no longer just a reader. I’m a writer and I look forward to staying connected with this group as we finish our books."
"Loved this class! Fun, informative, low-pressure intro to romance writing. One of my favorite parts was connecting with other beginning romance writers. I made progress on a story and am excited to continue."
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Audrey Nelson is a second-generation romance writer and the author of Romancelandia: An Ethnographic Novella. She taught a romance-writing class for undergraduates at Wesleyan University, where she also completed Romancelandia—an anthropology thesis on the contemporary romance writing industry. She lives in Ballard with her high school sweetheart and spends her time writing, making radio, and battling romance skeptics.
This class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins.
If you cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.
Our current masking protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@swoon.city to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.
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