CLOSED - NEW DATES SOON - Rock That Romance Novel: The Beginner Course (Beta Class)

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


The Format of the Course

Content will be delivered in the following ways:

  • One weekly live video event 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)
  • Written lectures
  • Optional assignments/exercises to practice the skills
  • Note: This is the beta run of this class. See note under FAQ for further details.

Bonus material:
  • Downloadable worksheets to help with assignments & PDF downloads of lectures
  • Bonus video interviews: A chat with Roni’s literary agent Sara Megibow & a chat with an independent editor. Interviews will focus on tips and advice for new writers.
  • 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”
  • A $20 discount off Roni's Love Scenes class (to be offered in the future)
  • Access to a private, invitation-only Facebook group hosted by Roni for students of the course, where you can connect with her and your fellow writers. This will be a place to find ongoing support after the class is done from the people you met (and 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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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The beta version of this course launches March 30 and will run for 7 weeks. However, it can be self-paced, if weekly is too quick. All live Q&A events and interviews will be recorded for later viewing.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

COURSE HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND IS CLOSED FOR ENROLLMENT. Stay tuned for news on future classes by signing up for this email list!

This course is closed for enrollment.