Romance Workshop

Inspiring, practical, & transformative

Learn to write a romance novel in a fun, supportive, and inspiring workshop environment, taught by published romance author, Georgia Clark.

Romance novels weave sophisticated and emotional tales of true love. Many have diverse casts and engaging plots that offers insight into love and relationships, sex and romance. Romance has never been more popular, with editors keen to discover new voices. This workshop gives you the best chance of writing and publishing a romance.  

This fun and intimate virtual class is a mix of craft lectures, writing exercises, and a workshop environment. Each class will gives writers substantial feedback on a 2,500-word (roughly 10 pages) piece. Relevant to those working on romance novels, romance as a subplot within a different genre, and women’s fiction.

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  • “I took Georgia Clark’s Romance Workshop in the fall of 2023. In class, Georgia, and my fellow writers, helped me rework my first chapter from a stream-of-conscious mess to a well-structured, curiosity-seed-filled launching point. After class finished, I kept writing and rewriting. I then jumped into the query trenches, where I received thirteen full requests and three offers of representation! Truly would have never gotten this far without Georgia and my cohort of writers!”

    Olivia Crandall

  • “I took Georgia’s Romance Workshop back in 2021, and today I just signed my contract with a dream agent!! I’m so grateful for everything I learned in Georgia’s class, especially the querying advice!! ”

    Crystal Wall

  • "Signing up for Georgia's workshop was the best decision I made as an aspiring rom-com author. Her clear, insightful lectures packed with great advice helped me better understand contemporary romance. Georgia's feedback was invaluable—she gave me fresh eyes on my WIP, and now my path forward is clearer. Working with other writers and sharing our work in the safe, supportive space Georgia created was truly amazing."

    Elissa Sanci

  • “Georgia Clark’s Romance Workshop not only offers inspiration and accountability, but tangible techniques that can be immediately applied to your writing. Each class is infused with lessons that will make you a better writer. Georgia shares a clear understanding of the industry as well as her craft, and personal experiences. Because of Georgia, I feel like I can finally put pen to paper and finish my novel!”

    Julie Farley

  • “A truly transformative class experience. I’ve taken several writing workshops, but none have left me feeling so inspired to power through the rest of my draft and tackle revisions head-on. The lectures are specific, with powerful tips I can immediately implement to improve my prose, and the workshop sessions facilitated invigorating discussions. Armed with pages of feedback from Georgia and my workshop peers, I now have a clear understanding of exactly what I need to do to improve my novel. ”

    Erin Fishman

  • “Four of the best weeks of my writing life! Georgia takes her students on a literary ride with her incredible craft lectures and inside peek into the book industry. Her class is a safe space to share your work and interact with fellow writers on all levels. Not only does Georgia model how to give constructive feedback, but also how to accept it with professionalism and grace. Her enthusiasm for writing fantastic stories is contagious, and I hope to work with her again.”

    Kelly Fredericks

  • “The knowledge Georgia shared with us in every class—regarding structure, plot, character, narration, and more—was enriched by her vast writing experience and professionalism, making this class invaluable. The group dynamic and the talented workshop mates made every encounter amazing, filled with insights, golden nuggets, and a good time. Recommended for everyone who’s interested in perfecting their writing, especially rom-coms. ”

    Clara Fernández Mezzadra

  • “Georgia Clark’s Romance Workshop was wonderful. It’s the perfect mix of industry knowledge, writing insight, personalized feedback and group discussion. Georgia is personable, professional and smart; she’s there to help her students succeed. I learned a lot and have a clear direction for moving my novel forward. I also value the connections I made with fellow writers as we each work to finish our novels. I highly recommend the Romance Workshop for anyone interested in writing a novel, either a rom-com or a book with romantic elements. ”

    Meg Hemmelgarn

  • “Georgia Clark’s Romance Workshop is an absolute must-do for anyone writing romance! The craft lectures cut to the core of each topic and showcase Georgia’s incredible knowledge of genre fundamentals and industry developments. Georgia creates a collaborative environment that encourages honest and insightful feedback, and the opportunity to receive feedback from Georgia herself is incredible. Thanks to this workshop I am motivated and prepared to write my own novel.”

    Jenna Becker

  • “Without a doubt, the most helpful and encouraging workshop I’ve been part of. Georgia thoroughly broke down the structure of rom-coms and what makes them work. One of the best writing moments of my life.”

    Jessica Pascale

  • “This workshop was beyond helpful - I can’t believe how much we accomplished in just four classes! For the first time ever, I feel like I really can write and publish a rom-com novel.”

    Giovanna Bernardo

  • "I'm so glad I took Georgia’s Romance Workshop. Each session was packed with value, both in her craft presentations and the workshopping itself. Her feedback was spot on—she truly understood what I was aiming for, even though I don't write traditional romance. Rather than reshaping my story, she gave precise suggestions to help me achieve my goals. Her passion for teaching is contagious, and this is one of the few times I’ve been excited to revise! If you're considering it, take this workshop—you won't regret it."

    Kate Findley

  • "Writing a novel has been a lifelong dream, and thanks to Georgia’s Romance Workshop, it finally feels achievable. Her no-nonsense craft lectures laid the groundwork for writing a marketable rom-com, and the feedback from both her and my classmates was invaluable. Speaking with a real agent was a highlight, too! Georgia's workshop was both inspiring and insightful, offering a behind-the-scenes look at publishing. I now have the confidence to finish my first draft."

    Taylor Hugo

  • “As someone who had not taken a writing workshop of this caliber previously, I cannot recommend it enough. Many writers had recommendations for my storyline, great additions to dialogue, and overall inspired the writing. It also allows connections to be made, and the chance to stay in touch with highly motivated writers to share thoughts, work and feedback is truly invaluable.”

    Adaleta Avdic

  • "Georgia’s class offers the perfect blend of instruction and community, and I left every session excited to dive back into my work. Her craft lectures are straightforward and full of tips that helped me fix issues in my manuscript. The workshops were just as valuable—I learned something new each time, even when my work wasn’t being critiqued. I'm also grateful for the connections I made with fellow writers."

    Katy Stankevitz

The Romance Workshop covers:

  • Understand what readers and editors are looking for in today’s market (sexiness! diversity! hope! authenticity!) and how to make your work stand out.

  • We’ll deep dive into the unique romance structure and how to plan the arc of your romance to hit the most impactful emotional notes.

  • Practical and mind-opening advice on how to create and develop compelling and lovable romantic leads, and a useful and entertaining supporting cast.

  • Who tells the story and why? Learn how to make the most effective choice.

  • How to ensure your action delivers a cohesive, memorable story that builds to a strong climax.

  • Focus on a line-level: how to write elegant, evocative prose free of cliche.

  • You’ll get one-on-one time to ask literary agent Natalie Edwards your questions!

Who am I?

I’m Georgia Clark, author of the rom-coms, Most Wonderful, Island Time, It Had To Be You and others. I’ve taught writing for years, including as a book coach. I’m the host/founder of the popular storytelling series, Generation Women and I write the author newsletter, Heartbeat.

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  • Getting feedback from your fellow writers will highlight your story’s strengths, as well as the parts that aren’t yet hitting the mark. Receiving thoughtful and supportive feedback will always strengthen your work and make it even more appealing to agents and editors. Even if you’ve never taken a writing class or workshop before, you’ll benefit from your work being analyzed and explored by a sensitive group of writers working in the same genre as you.

    Getting feedback from your fellow writers will highlight your story’s strengths, as well as the parts that aren’t yet hitting the mark. Receiving thoughtful and supportive feedback will always strengthen your work and make it even more appealing to agents and editors. Even if you’ve never taken a writing class or workshop before, you’ll benefit from your work being analyzed and explored by a sensitive group of writers working in the same genre as you.

  • A. Romance is a huge genre that includes many sub-genres. One of the most popular is the rom-com, but also romantic drama. Romance includes contemporary and historical, Young Adult, paranormal, and erotica. This workshop welcomes all romance!

  • A. Nope. As long as you have romance as an element or subplot, your book can be any genre (i.e. everything from thriller to general fiction to YA.)

  • A: This class is open to all levels, especially for those working toward a full-length novel. You don’t need to have finished a book—you’ll workshop a 2,500-word piece.

  • A: Submit a clean, work-in-progress piece (1st or 2nd draft), ready for feedback. Workshops start in Week 2, with submissions assigned after Week 1. You can choose to workshop later if you’re not ready right away.

  • A: Classes are recorded, and you must still provide peer feedback via email by the due date.

  • A: You'll receive encouraging, practical feedback from all class members. Each session includes a craft lecture or writing exercise, plus a 30-minute workshop per student with written and verbal feedback.

  • A: Full refund within 48 hours of purchase (if made 7+ days before class). After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before class (or full refund if there’s a waitlist). No refunds in the final week, but you’ll be enrolled in the next workshop.