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Romantasy Writing Workshop

WRITING X 414.11

Learn the ins and outs of writing a popular romance/fantasy hybrid in this workshop designed for writing taking their first steps into this burgeoning genre.

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What you can learn.

Learn to define the genre of romantasy
Get insight into structure and plot beats for your romantasy novel
Develop an immersive and marketable fantasy universe for your characters to inhabit
Write pages and get feedback from peers and an experienced instructor

About this course:

Romantasy is an incredibly popular sub-genre of romantic fiction, but what exactly is romantasy and who is publishing it? In this writing workshop, authors will learn the essential structure and beats of a romance novel, while also receiving guidance on creating an immersive and marketable fantasy universe. Whether your idea is romance-forward or fantasy-first, we'll write every week and workshop excerpts from idea to completed scenes so each student can practice the concepts we study. We'll also explore the publishing market, including how to find the right agent or publisher for your romantasy, how to query, and whether self-publishing is right for you.

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 2 - June 10

This section has no set meeting times.

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Jeanne De Vita

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Fee:

$720.00

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to access course materials.