What’s the one crucial thing you need to understand before you write a romance?
Find out when you join this free live, one-time workshop on February 10!
You love reading romance.
You know how it makes you feel when it works:
💗 the slow build,
💗 the tension,
💗 the moment everything finally
clicks into place.
But when you think about writing one yourself, things get… fuzzy.
If you’re looking for clarity about what makes a romance
un-put-downable, this workshop is for you!
Where do you begin?
What actually matters?
And how do you avoid writing something that feels flat or formulaic?
Join this free, live session—I’m only teaching it once—and we’ll look at what romance readers are truly responding to, what you need to know before you start, and get you fired up to put that story that’s in your heart on the page.
We’ll be workshopping together—so bring your questions, and attend live to get the interactive experience! (Participation is optional, of course…)
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
The engine that propels a romance novel. Hint: it’s not plot!
What makes a romance feel satisfying to readers—and strategies to help you achieve it
What you’re doing that’s probably getting you stuck before you even start.
How understanding emotional structure makes writing feel lighter, not harder, so the journey is fun
Why romances that ‘work’ really work—and why others fall flat.
This workshop is for you if:
You love reading romance and are curious about writing it
You have an idea you haven’t felt confident enough to start yet
You’ve tried a few pages or chapters and felt unsure
You want to understand the genre without being boxed into formulas
You care about writing something that feels right to readers
I’m Susanne Dunlap—historical romance author and book coach.
When I decided to write romance, I was already a multi-published, award-winning author. But I actually had to learn how to write romance—from the inside out: reader expectations, emotional structure, and what actually makes a romance work. It was so rewarding!
I now help writers understand romance as a craft—not a shortcut—and build stories they can feel confident about from the very beginning. And I’d love to help you!
Remember, this is a one-time opportunity!
Tuesday, February 10 at noon EST
On ZoomFAQS
How can I join the workshop?
Simply register at the link above, and you will receive an email with the Zoom link. Don’t forget to add it to your calendar!
If I can’t make the time, will there be a recording?
The short answer is YES! But you’ll have a chance to ask questions and participate if you come to the live workshop.
I’ve never written a manuscript before. Will I be out of place?
You will be in very good company! This is an exploratory workshop for writers like you who want to know more about what it takes to write a good romance.
What if I’ve already written a book in another genre?
Since this workshop is very focused on the romance genre, chances are you will learn a lot by attending—and I hope be inspired to try your hand at romance!