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Romance Writing : 12 Tutorials

Award:
Diploma of Professional Writing (Romance Writing) ACJ114RW


So you want to write romance fiction?

You can embark upon a journey that's going to be one of the most fulfilling things you've ever done Ö mastering the art of writing romance fiction. And you've picked the perfect time to do it. The romance genre is growing like never before.

In Australia, mainstream publishers such as Pan Macmillan, Harper Collins and Random House have all set up local lists for commercial fiction. There will always be ups and downs in the publishing industry, just as in any other Ö but you can rest assured: well-written books by Australian authors are in demand!

If you look upon writing romance fiction as an apprenticeship, during which you have to learn your craft and make a few mistakes along the way, then you have the right attitude. Polish your skills until you're not just as good as today's popular romance authors, but better.

Course topics include:

  • Leading man; leading lady
  • Plotting your romance novel
  • Setting and sensuality
  • Romance dialogue
  • Romantic research
  • Sub genres
  • Polishing and marketing your manuscripts

To further support students in their professional romance writing career, all graduates of the Romance Writing Diploma Course are awarded a six month membership with the Romance Writers of Australia Inc.

RWA was formed in 1991, taking as its aim "to promote excellence in romantic fiction, to help writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, and to provide continuing support for writers within the romance publishing industry."

To find out more about RWA view their website at: www.romanceaustralia.com


Tutorials

The Course includes all reference materials, Hidden Writing Opportunities and Media Markets Directory.

Professional Romance Writing
ACJ114RW/1 So You Want to Write Romance Fiction
ACJ114RW/2 Leading Man, Leading Lady
ACJ114RW/3 Plotting Your Romance Novel
ACJ114RW/4 First Chapter, First Meeting
ACJ114RW/5 Setting and Sensuality
ACJ114RW/6 A Deft Touch with Dialogue
ACJ114RW/7 Romantic Research and Sub-Genres
ACJ114RW/8 Conflict, Pace and Tension
ACJ114RW/9 Writing the Romantic Short Story
ACJ114RW/10 Style and Humour
ACJ114RW/11 The Final Polish
ACJ114RW/12 As You Move Towards Success

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Diploma:
Romance Writing

$990.00 $148.50 $841.50 $85.00 Deposit and Balance of $793.63 within 21 days $85.00 Deposit and 3 monthly instalments of $276.92 $85.00 Deposit and 6 monthly instalments of $144.65 $85.00 Deposit and 12 monthly instalments of $75.42

GST inclusive
Please contact the College on 1800 252 775 for:
- fortnightly payment options
- additional subsidies for pensioners, post-graduates and employer groups
- recognition of prior learning arrangements.

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