Romance Writing: Love Stories That Readers Can't Put Down
 

Master the craft of romance fiction - from character chemistry to publication, across every sub-genre and heat level
What you'll learn
Understand what defines romance and why it's the most popular genre in publishing
Create protagonists with chemistry that leaps off the page
Master story structure built around emotional transformation
Write romantic scenes, dialogue, and tension at any heat level with confidence
Explore sub-genres from contemporary and historical to paranormal and romantic suspense
Write inclusive romance including LGB TQ+ love stories
Edit your manuscript using a professional self-evaluation approach
Navigate traditional publishing, self-publishing, cover design, and marketing
Requirements
No prior writing experience required
Interest in romance fiction as a reader or aspiring writer
A computer or device for writing
Description
Romance is the most popular genre in publishing - and for good reason.
More than mystery, more than thriller, more than sci-fi. Romance outsells them all because it speaks directly to the human heart. A great romance offers more than butterflies and first kisses - it provides emotional transformation, compelling characters, and the deeply satisfying promise that love is worth the risk.
In this course, USA Today bestselling author Steve Alcorn guides you through the complete craft of romance writing. You'll learn what makes the genre work, how to structure a love story for maximum emotional impact, and how to write characters that readers fall in love with alongside your protagonists.
The course covers story structure adapted specifically for romance, with dedicated lessons on writing each act, crafting romantic scenes, building suspense within a love story, and mastering the emotional beats that romance readers expect. You'll explore sub-genres from contemporary romance and historical romance to paranormal, romantic suspense, and rom-com.
Dedicated lessons cover dialogue, setting, viewpoint, voice, and the techniques that make prose vivid and memorable. A full lesson on writing LGBTQ+ romance ensures your skills are inclusive and current.
The final section prepares you for publication: self-editing, query letters, traditional publishing, self-publishing, cover design, and marketing to romance's uniquely loyal readership.
36 lessons. From first spark to finished novel. Whether you write sweet romance or high-heat drama, this course gives you the tools to create love stories that resonate.
Who this course is for
Aspiring romance writers looking for a complete, structured course
Fiction writers who want to add romantic elements to any genre
Romance readers who want to understand the craft behind their favorite books
Writers preparing to publish romance through traditional or self-publishing channels