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MASTERING THE ART OF GREAT CONFLICT
October 2024

We know that the wallflower makes the perfect heroine for the rake; that the vampire makes the perfect hero for the vampire hunter; that the thief makes the perfect match for the detective. These matches work because of their innate initial conflict, but how do we keep internal and external conflict alive for an entire book? Join New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sarah MacLean for an intensive workshop on how to build and maintain great conflict and keep the pages turning as you write your next book.

This class will run October 2024 and include a week-long conflict discussion group (on Discord) led by Sarah, a members-only live panel of bestselling authors discussing the ways they layer and build conflict in their books, and access to class video recordings for one month. Learn more and register.

START YOUR ROMANCE NOVEL TODAY
Winter 2025

Join New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance novelist Sarah MacLean for this two-hour live, online course for beginner romance authors covering everything they’ll need to start your romance novel today. The class will survey the entrypoints to great romance storytelling, the development of memorable characters, undeniable chemistry and strong conflict, and tips and tricks to avoid pitfalls and keep the pages turning and the words flowing as you draft.

This course runs January 2025 and is perfect for a range of beginners—from those who are already drafting to those who have a seed of an idea to those who simply think they’d like to try writing a romance. It includes an opportunity to ask Sarah your own questions about writing and one-month access to a video recording of the session. Sign up below to be notified when class registration goes live.

THE ART OF REVISION
Spring 2025

Every memorable moment of my books is the product of revision — my favorite part of the process. Join me to learn how I revise, layering conflict, character and theme in each successive pass of the book. I’ll reveal my own process for integrating editorial feedback, making the story sparkle and laying the groundwork for what’s to come. We’ll talk about worldbuilding, secrets, dialogue and twists, and about ensuring that readers feel deeply invested in every part of the romance.

This class will run in Spring 2025 and include a week-long revision discussion group (on Discord) led by Sarah, a members-only live panel with bestselling authors discussing feedback, revision, and when they know the story is right, and access to class video recordings for one month. Sign up below to be notified when class registration goes live.