This seminar will meet online on June 27 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Description:
Love is in the air, and in a LOT of fiction. Romance novels draw droves of passionate fans to the genre, and these readers have some specific tropes and norms they care about. Romantic subplots are the most common type of subplot across genres such as fantasy, thriller, literary fiction–you name it.
Join this seminar to get the basics of how to write romance effectively. We’ll cover common tropes, reader expectations, spice levels, handling consent, and developing romantic tension.
About the Instructor:
Kristie Smeltzer's fiction has been published by Scribes*MICRO*Fiction, MonkeyBicycle, Atticus Review, and others. She is currently working on several novels. She earned her MFA in creative writing at the University of Central Florida. Kristie has taught at WriterHouse since 2016, and her students have gone on to publish their work in literary magazines, with small presses, and through large publishing houses. She also helps others tell their stories as a developmental editor and writing coach. Learn more at www.kristiesmeltzer.com.
