Writing a Historical Romance

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If you have always wanted to write a historical romance novel, but have never felt empowered to do so, then this is the course for you.

Step by step, from plotting and pantsting to creating your couple, understanding conflict and crafting descriptions, Emily will explain precisely what you need to create and consider when it comes to writing your novel.

As a USAT author, Emily E K Murdoch has over 80 books published, all of them historical romance. Her love of teaching means that this course is purposefully designed to be taken at your own pace, with plenty of resources and Q&As answered.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome to the course!
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  What makes a romance a romance?
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  Deciding on your setting
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  Plotting vs pantsing
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  The pain of writing
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  Tone of voice
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  Creating your couple
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  Writing real historical people
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  Creating secondary characters
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  Conflict
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  Meet cutes and tropes
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  Sex and lovemaking
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  Description!
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  Meaningful endings
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  Procrastination and time management
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  Editing
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  Standalones, series, and interconnected books
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  Your publishing strategy
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  Formatting and cover design
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  Creating your author platform
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  Common mistakes in historical romance
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  Resources
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  Q&A
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  Thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

I'd love you to explore this course which is designed for established authors branching out into a new genre, and those who have never penned a word before.

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