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Recent content by Romy Sommer

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    Craft Love, Drama, and Storytelling: What Romance Writers Can Learn from K-Dramas with Romy Sommer

    Korean dramas have captivated global audiences with their emotionally rich storytelling, slow-burn romances, and unforgettable characters. In this workshop, we'll explore the narrative techniques that make K-dramas so addictive—such as heightened tension, pacing, deep character development, and...
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    Craft The Art of Revision with Romy Sommer

    If you've written a first draft but it's a hot mess (which is, after all, the purpose of a first draft!) and you have no idea where to start with revising it to turn it into the book you originally envisioned, then this is the class for you. We'll break the edit process down into manageable...
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    Craft Developing Your Characters' Emotional Wounds with Romy Sommer

    Emotional wounds are core to our characters' emotional conflicts and their journeys of transformation. In this course we will discuss the purpose of giving your characters emotional wounds, the different types of emotional wounds, and how they affect the character's behavior. We will also...
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    Character Craft a Strong Character Arc with Romy Sommer

    A strong character arc is the key to getting readers emotionally invested in our stories. In this workshop we'll learn how to craft character arcs that will create a transformative experience not just for our characters, but for readers too.