Romance Course Syllabus

Week 1: Understand the Key Elements of Romances: Ensure your characters’ goals and stakes are compelling.

Week 2: Evaluate Structure and Pacing: Review each scene to ensure it drives the plot and builds emotional momentum.

Week 3: Build Romantic Tension: Learn how to create a slow-burn romance that keeps readers turning pages.

Week 4: Improve Story Flow: Focus on pacing, transitions, and ensuring your readers stay emotionally engaged.

Week 5: Elevate Your Settings: Use settings to deepen the connection between characters and intensify the emotional impact.

Week 6: Finalize Your Plan: Organize your notes into a clear plan for revisions.

Romance Course FAQs

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The romance course is part of a paid subscription. However, we invite you to join any (or all) of our free classes to experience Fictionary’s teaching style firsthand and see if it works for you.

Yes. This course is structured to help writers at any experience level, from beginners to published authors.

A romance novel features a central, developing relationship between two main characters, starting with a meet cute, and culminating in an emotionally satisfying ending, either a “happily ever after” (HEA) or a “happily for now” (HFN).

Meet Your Instructors

Meet the Course Creator

At Fictionary, kindness is built into everything we do. Kristina Stanley, 8-times published author and course creator, will encourage, empower, and equip you each week in a safe space where your creativity is respected, your questions are welcome, and your story truly matters. With no recordings or pressure, you’ll get the support you need to bring your romance world to life.