Fearless Romance Writing: The Comprehensive Beginner Course (ENROLLMENT CLOSED - 2020 class)

From Idea Generation to a Solid First Draft - A Comprehensive Romance Writing Course with New York Times Bestselling author Roni Loren

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When does it start?

CLASS STARTS WITH A LIVE KICKOFF CALL SEPTEMBER 19TH! (will be recorded if you can't make it live)


The Format of the Course

Content will be delivered in the following ways:

  • Weekly live video lectures and Q&As with Roni (recorded for later viewing for those who can't view it live)
  • Seven modules, one released each week (approximately 10 lectures per module, see details under Course Curriculum below)
  • Written lectures
  • Optional assignments/exercises to practice the skills

Bonus material:
  • Downloadable worksheets to help with assignments & PDF downloads of lectures
  • Bonus video interviews:
    • A previously recorded chat with Roni’s literary agent Sara Megibow
    • A live Q&A with independent editor Dawn Alexander
    • A live character-building session with Roni and Dawn (a few volunteers will be selected to participate.)
  • Bonus lectures that go beyond the basics, give additional tips and tricks, and provide extra insight including tips on naming characters, helpful writer tools & finding your writer “engine”
  • Alumni discounts for future classes
  • Access to a private, invitation-only Facebook group hosted by Roni for current and former students of the course, where you can connect with her and your fellow writers. This will be a place to find ongoing support from the people you meet in the class and from former students (also a great way to find beta readers!)

Your Instructor


Roni Loren
Roni Loren

Roni wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills haven’t improved, but she likes to think her storytelling ability has. She holds a master’s degree in social work and spent years as a mental health counselor, but now she writes full time from her cozy office in Dallas, Texas where she puts her characters on the therapy couch instead. She is a two-time RITA Award winner and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

  • TWO-TIME RITA AWARD WINNER
  • FIVE-TIME RITA AWARD NOMINEE
  • HOLT MEDALLION WINNER
  • AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2018 WINNER
  • A KIRKUS BEST ROMANCE NOVEL OF 2018 WINNER
  • A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF 2018 WINNER
  • AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS STARRED REVIEWS FROM KIRKUS, PW, AND BOOKLIST
  • 25+ SUCCESSFUL ROMANCE NOVELS AND NOVELLAS

Course Curriculum


  Welcome & What You Need to Know Before Getting Started (PLEASE READ)
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  Module 1: Romance, Ideas, and Confidence
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  Module 2: Pre-Writing Decisions
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  Module 3: Creating Amazing Characters
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  Module 4: Book Building Blocks
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  Module 5: Three-Act Structure Overview & Beginnings
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  Module 6: Middles & Endings
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  Module 7: Before You Publish Your Book
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  Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This course launches SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 and will run for 8 weeks (with one week off along the way to allow students to catch up if needed.) However, it can be self-paced if weekly doesn't work for you. All live Q&A events and interviews will be recorded for later viewing.
How long do I have access to the course?
The course will remain open on Teachable after the end of the course. Lectures will also be downloadable. (If Roni leaves the Teachable platform for any reason in the future, an email will go out to give everyone a chance to download the content.)

Not the right time or the right class for you? Sign up for the Fearless Romance Writing Academy newsletter for info and discounts on future classes by signing up for this email list! (You also get a free 30-Day Romance Writing Prompt Challenge with your sign up.)

This course is closed for enrollment.