Romance Workshop
Inspiring, practical, & transformative
Next Class: September 8, 15, 22, 29 (2025), 6pm – 8pmET, live on Zoom
Class now open for registration!
Join a fun, supportive, and inspiring workshop led by published romance author Georgia Clark.
Romance novels are rich, emotional stories that explore love, sex, and relationships, often with diverse casts, whip-smart plots, and a lot of heart. The genre is booming, and editors are actively looking for fresh, original voices.
Whether you're writing a romance novel, weaving a romantic subplot into another genre, or crafting contemporary women's fiction with romantic elements, this virtual class will give you the tools, structure, and feedback you need to write with confidence.
The four sessions offer craft lectures and personalized feedback on your work. Writers will have the opportunity to workshop a piece and receive detailed notes.
Perfect for both beginners and writers with a draft in progress.
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The Romance Workshop covers:
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Understand what readers and editors are looking for in today’s market (sexiness! diversity! hope! authenticity!) and how to make your work stand out.
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We’ll deep dive into the unique romance structure and how to plan the arc of your romance to hit the most impactful emotional notes.
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Practical and mind-opening advice on how to create and develop compelling and lovable romantic leads, and a useful and entertaining supporting cast.
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Who tells the story and why? Learn how to make the most effective choice.
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How to ensure your action delivers a cohesive, memorable story that builds to a strong climax.
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Focus on a line-level: how to write elegant, evocative prose free of cliche.
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Who am I?
I’m Georgia Clark, author of the rom-coms, Most Wonderful, Island Time, It Had To Be You and others. I’ve taught writing for over ten years, including as a book coach. I’m a freelance book editor with clients including 831 Stories.
I’m the host/founder of the popular storytelling series, Generation Women. I write the author newsletter, Heartbeat.
A long-time New Yorker, I live with my wife and two kids.
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Getting feedback from your fellow writers will highlight your story’s strengths, as well as the parts that aren’t yet hitting the mark. Receiving thoughtful and supportive feedback will always strengthen your work and make it even more appealing to agents and editors. Even if you’ve never taken a writing class or workshop before, you’ll benefit from your work being analyzed and explored by a sensitive group of writers working in the same genre as you.
Getting feedback from your fellow writers will highlight your story’s strengths, as well as the parts that aren’t yet hitting the mark. Receiving thoughtful and supportive feedback will always strengthen your work and make it even more appealing to agents and editors. Even if you’ve never taken a writing class or workshop before, you’ll benefit from your work being analyzed and explored by a sensitive group of writers working in the same genre as you.
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A. Romance is a huge genre that includes many sub-genres. One of the most popular is the rom-com, but also romantic drama. Romance includes contemporary and historical, Young Adult, paranormal, and erotica. This workshop welcomes all romance!
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A. Nope. As long as you have romance as an element or subplot, your book can be any genre (i.e. everything from thriller to general fiction to YA.)
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A: This class is open to all levels, especially for those working toward a full-length novel. You don’t need to have finished a book—you’ll workshop a 2,500-word piece.
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A: Submit a clean, work-in-progress piece (1st or 2nd draft), ready for feedback. Workshops start in Week 2, with submissions assigned after Week 1. You can choose to workshop later if you’re not ready right away.
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A: Classes are recorded, and you must still provide peer feedback via email by the due date.
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A: You'll receive encouraging, practical feedback from all class members. Each session includes a craft lecture or writing exercise, plus a 30-minute workshop per student with written and verbal feedback.
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A: The sessions are fully live and held in real time on Zoom. Each week, you'll join Georgia and your fellow writers for an engaging, interactive class that includes craft lessons, discussion, Q&A, and workshopping. It’s a fun, supportive space—perfect for beginners and seasoned writers alike!
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A: Full refund within 48 hours of purchase (if made 7+ days before class). After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before class (or full refund if there’s a waitlist). No refunds in the final week, but you’ll be enrolled in the next workshop.