So You Want to Write Romance?
A day of workshops for aspiring romance authors.
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Virtual
Time: 11:00 AM Central Time
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a romance novel? Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help.
At this virtual event, you'll learn romance fundamentals taught by Multi-award winning and Bestselling authors. This one-day immersive workshop is designed to give you the foundation to start writing your own romance.
So You Want to Write Romance will be recorded, and all registrants will receive unlimited access to the recordings to watch at their convenience.
Registration Fees
- Members $15
- Non-Members $45
Schedule of events (Central Time)
| 11:00 AM |
Welcome |
| 11:05 AM |
What is a Romance?
Presenters: Kathryn Murphy
A brief introduction to the Romance genre. |
| 11:30 AM |
Hooks and Tropes: Why Your Romance Novel Needs Them
Presenters: Emma Cole
What are hooks and tropes? How do you use them, and what’s the best way to layer them together to create compelling romance fiction? This webinar will explain hooks and tropes and also provide tips on how to highlight them when you’re pitching to agents and editors.
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| 12:40 PM |
Villains: The Hero of their own Story
Presenters: Jennifer Bokal
We’ve all read books where the villain or antagonist is evil for the sake of being bad.
They’re nobody to fear or revile. But when we look at the antagonist in a different light: as someone who sees themselves as the hero, they become more complex. In this session, we will look at the different types and villains. We will also explore the tools used to create a compelling backstory that puts them on the wrong side of the good-guy/bad-guy divide.
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| 1:50 PM |
Paths to Publication Panel
Presenter: Regina Kyle, K.D. Richards, Kenya Goree-Bell
Authors will discuss the pros and cons of Traditional, Hybrid and Indie Publishing, and how you can determine what is right for you.
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| 2:55 PM |
Closing Remarks |
| 3:00 PM |
After-hours Reception |
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