Summer 2025: Romance Fiction

• Gain a better understanding of what Romance Fiction is.
• Learn about the history of Romance Fiction and why it’s a feminist genre. 
• Learn about the tropes specific to the genre.
• Begin a Romance Story.

Coursework

As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press complete before moving on to the next. Complete at least 2 of the following mini-courses:

• Magical Realism
• Horror: Becoming an Architect of Terror
• Poetry 101
• Romance Fiction
• Making Change: Leading from Where You Are

Mentorship

You are in one of the following pair types. You pair type is listed on your GWN Portal profile.

• Mentor/Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month.
• Peer Mentee/Peer Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month.

Engagement Types

Attend at least one community event a month. You can choose from events such as Community Studios, Career Chats, Friday Night Salons, and Community Conversations. Check the Events Page in your portal for information on upcoming live events.

Submissions

Submit at least one work of fiction that incorporates romance.

Attend at least one community event a month. You can choose from events such as Community Studios, Career Chats, Friday Night Salons, and Community Conversations. Check the Events Page in your portal for information on upcoming live events. 

As you progress through each lesson, make sure to press complete before moving on to the next. Complete at least 2 of the following mini-courses:

• Making Change: Leading from Where You Are
• Magical Realism
• Horror: Becoming an Architect of Terror
• Poetry 101

You are required to submit one piece of any genre in order to successfully complete the Explore Tour Course. To meet the submission requirement for the Explore Tour Course, go to your Portal and select “Submissions”.