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11-Week Romance Novel Workshop Interest Form

Course Overview

This intensive 11-week workshop is designed for romance writers seeking to elevate their craft through structured guidance, collaborative workshopping, and up to 25,000 words of personalized feedback from industry expert Jeanne De Vita. Whether you’re drafting a new project or refining a work in progress, this program offers actionable insights, accountability, and a supportive community to help you:

- Develop compelling characters, industry standard structure and beats, and effective emotional arcs.
- Master genre-specific techniques for contemporary, historical, fantasy, or paranormal romance.
- Revise with confidence relying on actionable critiques.

Pricing & Financial Support

Tuition: $960.00 (includes feedback on up to 25,000 words, live sessions for critique and instruction, and ongoing online support). Payment Plans: Flexible options available—if you require a payment plan please indicate this on the interest form. Financial Assistance: Limited discounts are offered at our discretion for writers facing financial barriers. If cost prevents you from joining, email us at [email protected] to discuss options. All inquiries are confidential.

Your Instructor

Jeanne De Vita (Author, Developmental Editor, and Lead Educator at Book Genie & Romance Writing Academy)

Who Should Apply?

- Aspiring authors drafting their first romance novel.
- Experienced writers seeking fresh perspectives on a WIP.
- Writers craving structured deadlines and live accountability.

Key Features

✨ Live Feedback Sessions: Bi-weekly interactive workshops where Jeanne provides real-time critiques on excerpts (up to 5,000 words).
✨ Genre-Specific Guidance: Tailored instruction for sub-genres.
✨ Community Support: Collaborate with peers in a dedicated group for brainstorming and accountability.
✨ Actionable Roadmap: Leave with a polished work in progress, a revision plan, and tools to finish your manuscript.

Structure & Commitment

Duration: 11 weeks (May 5, 2025 –July 28, 2025).
Format: Bi-Weekly live Zoom sessions, instructor feedback, and asynchronous peer critique.
Time Investment: 4–6 hours/week (writing, revising, and workshopping).
Peer Engagement: Participants are expected to read up to 5000 words Bi-weekly and thoughtfully engage with excerpts from at least one fellow writer bi-weekly.

Timeline

Application Deadline: April 20,2025/workshop approx. start date May 5, 2025.
Workshop Capacity: To ensure personalized attention, workshops are held in intimate groups of 7 authors maximum.
Confirmation: Participants will receive enrollment details by April 28, 2025.

Questions?

If you have any questions not answered above please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]