Writing Romance: Online, On-Demand Courses
What Makes a Sexy Romance Hero?
The Answer May Surprise You…
Description of this Romance Writing Course:
Contrary to popular belief, sexy Romance heroes aren’t written to seduce the heroine. They’re written to seduce the reader!
In this PG-rated course, you’ll learn how to:
- Elevate your Romance hero above the mind-numbing cliché of the muscle-bound hottie
- Escalate sexual and emotional tension to keep the sparks flying between your Romance heroine and hero
- Develop sensual language that moves Romance readers emotionally
- Apply 8 simple strategies to write powerful love scenes in Romance novels
In addition, you’ll learn how to enthrall readers with male Romance characters:
- Mouth-watering Good Boys
- Deliciously naughty Bad Boys, and
- The yummiest heartthrob of all: the Hybrid Hero!
(Note: This Romance writing course prepares students to write sensual heat, which is a requirement of many publisher imprints, including Harlequin Desire and Avon Historical Romance.)
Recommended Prerequisites:
Length of this Romance Writing Course:
- This course consists of on-demand videos and self-paced exercises. Allow at least 4 hours to complete the lessons at your leisure.
- Once you purchase this Romance writing course, you will have access to its materials for 6 months. (Graduates of this course are eligible for discounts on private coaching.)
Also Featured in this Romance Writing Course:
- Reader Survey: What Makes a Romance Hero Desirable
- 50 Ways to Give Good Boys, Bad Boys, and Hybrid Heroes Sex Appeal
- Workshop: How to Escalate Your Romance Hero’s Emotion (in a believable and lovable way)
- Workshop: How to Write Sultry Seduction Scenes in Romance Novels
- Workshop: How to Write a Steamy “Battle of the Sexes” between Romance Heroines and Heroes
- How to Redeem “Tarnished” Romance Heroes
- How to Approach Humor in the Bedroom
- How to Address Safe Sex in Historical & Contemporary Romance Novels
- 4 Writing Taboos that Will Make Readers Hate Your Romance Hero
- 2 Emotional Intelligence Charts (that will help you write “shades” of emotion for your Romance characters)
- 3 Lessons
- 7 Practice Exercises
- 5 Course Extras
- 20-Question Quiz after each Lesson
- Certificate of Completion
You Should Take This Romance Writing Course If:
- Your self-published Romance novels do not consistently receive 4-star ratings on Amazon; OR
- Publishing professionals reject your manuscript based on your Romance heroine’s stagnant (or unbelievable) relationship with the hero; OR
- Beta Readers warn that your sexy Romance hero reads like a tyrant (or worse, like a lecher;) OR
- Scenes between the hero and heroine lack sufficient emotional or sexual tension to keep Romance readers interested; OR
- Your Romance heroine is too dominant (or too snarky) for your “Good Boy” hero; OR
- You failed to redeem your “Bad Boy” hero in a way that satisfies Romance readers; OR
- The love scenes in your Romance novel are too tame (or too explicit) for your subgenre; OR
- You’ve been accused of writing gratuitous sex in your Romance novels; OR
- You’re seeking new ways to write sexy, humorous, or charismatic Romance heroes; OR
- You learn best by watching a teacher “workshop” Romance writing examples; OR
- You need to improve your analytical skills so you can self-edit your sexy Romance novels.
Say Howdy to Your Instructor!
Texas resident, Adrienne deWolfe, has written six #1 bestselling Romance novels for Bantam, Avon, and ePublishing Works. Her books have earned a variety of distinctions, including the Best Historical Romance of the Year Award. She has taught commercial fiction to sell-out audiences at a local college, and she has led numerous writing workshops at national conventions.
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