JAN 126 - Writing and Publishing a Romance Novel

Modality: In-person
Level: Lower Division (100 Level): For First-Year Students ONLY
Course Times: 9:15am - 11:55am
Note: See the Jan Term website for meeting days if not specified here.
Course Materials Fee: $20

Instructor(s): Ahlfeldt, Rebecca
Email: raa12@stmarys-ca.edu

Many people aspire to write a novel, but few actually meet their goal. In this course, students will begin a romance novel and revise this beginning for submission or self-publication. To do this, we’ll explore the genre and the structure of romance novels, read and analyze popular romance novels, watch movies and interview, and discuss other romance-related texts. The in-class activities are specifically designed to help students build their “writing muscles” and improve their focus. By the end of this course, students will complete and polish the first three chapters of a romance novel, a query letter, and a book synopsis. Each student will leave this class with a personal roadmap to finishing their book as well as a list of avenues for publication, according to their goals.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3-CU