Six Elements of Romance Fiction
Master the structural elements of character-driven fiction to write romance novels that readers love.
Last Updated
Oct 2023
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Who is this course for?
Authors who want to learn the structure of a romance novel and how it differs from other genres of fiction
Authors who want motivations and character arcs woven deeper into their stories
Authors who want a refresher or new perspective on the GMC talk we've all heard a dozen times
Overview
This course teaches romance fiction from a structural standpoint. You’ll learn about goal, motivation, and conflict, which are the cornerstones of fiction writing. But then we dive deeper to cover character arcs, flaws and stakes, which are vital in character-driven stories like romance. You’ll understand how each element hinges on the others to build the infrastructure of your story, and you’ll gain the confidence to utilize these elements to improve your own books.
The learning modules include plenty of examples from popular films as well as full analyses of three movies and a recorded plotting call with a romance author to help you understand how to use these elements to plan your story. Nearly all modules are offered in both video/audio and text, so you can choose the learning method that’s right for you.
What You'll Learn
Define the six elements that are foundational to all romance stories
Understand how each element functions alone and how it hinges to support other elements
Determine which characters in your novel need all six elements
Review analyses of several films to see the six elements in action
Course Content
About the instructor
Jessica Snyder
I'm an editor, mentor and author coach who specializes in romance fiction. My clients range from bestselling authors like Pippa Grant and Lucy Score to new authors who are writing their first book. I worked with Entangled Publishing for four years as an intern then editorial assistant, where I acquired authors such as Kelly Jamieson and Carol Pavliska (currently writing as Carly Bloom). I have been a freelance editor for indie authors since 2016. You can find me online at www.jessicasnyderedits.com or Facebook, where I share editing tips, silly memes and career advice. I have writing tips on TikTok @icaedits and post travel, food, dog and book photos on Instagram, also @icaedits.
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This course changed how I write my books!
It not only gives you the necessary elements needed in romance novels but also how to apply them to YOUR work. She includes real world examples that are easy to understand a digest.
I really-watch this course over and over again when I get into the plotting stage of my writing process. Cannot recommend it enough!
This course is AMAZING! I highly recommend it, especially if you're writing romance or stories with more than one main character. The lessons are clear, concise, and packed with fantastic information you'll be able to apply to your WIP immediately.
As a first time writer, this course gave me the foundation I needed to start my novel. I was completely clueless where to begin and it laid out the elements I needed to write the bones of my first draft. I highly recommend taking this course especially if this is your first time writing romance.
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About the instructor
Jessica Snyder
I'm an editor, mentor and author coach who specializes in romance fiction. My clients range from bestselling authors like Pippa Grant and Lucy Score to new authors who are writing their first book. I worked with Entangled Publishing for four years as an intern then editorial assistant, where I acquired authors such as Kelly Jamieson and Carol Pavliska (currently writing as Carly Bloom). I have been a freelance editor for indie authors since 2016. You can find me online at www.jessicasnyderedits.com or Facebook, where I share editing tips, silly memes and career advice. I have writing tips on TikTok @icaedits and post travel, food, dog and book photos on Instagram, also @icaedits.
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This course changed how I write my books!
It not only gives you the necessary elements needed in romance novels but also how to apply them to YOUR work. She includes real world examples that are easy to understand a digest.
I really-watch this course over and over again when I get into the plotting stage of my writing process. Cannot recommend it enough!
This course is AMAZING! I highly recommend it, especially if you’re writing romance or stories with more than one main character. The lessons are clear, concise, and packed with fantastic information you’ll be able to apply to your WIP immediately.
As a first time writer, this course gave me the foundation I needed to start my novel. I was completely clueless where to begin and it laid out the elements I needed to write the bones of my first draft. I highly recommend taking this course especially if this is your first time writing romance.