SEPT ZOOM Workshop: Crafting Romantic Couples – SAT SEP 19 at 2:00 PM ET
Join us for our first Zoom workshop after the summer break. Discover the secrets of constructing unforgettable romantic pairs with believable chemistry and tension on the page. Jacquelin Cangro shows how to create a love story for your characters that your readers will believe in this 60-min Zoom workshop.
Crafting Romantic Couples
Instructor: Jacquelin Cangro
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM EASTERN (Note the time change)
Location: ZOOM platform
Duration: ~60 min
USD Fee: $10 HHRW Members/$15 Non-Members
Register: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/portal/course/crafting-romantic-couples/lessons
Invitations will be sent Friday, September 18.
Zoom workshops will be recorded and registrants will have replay access for 30 days. Register today!
About the Workshop:
Writing a romance that feels genuine is important if you want readers to believe your characters’ love story. In this class, we’ll delve into the intricate tapestry of romantic relationships and discover the secrets to constructing unforgettable romantic pairs. Whether romance is the main focus or a subplot of your story, this class is for you!
From that first “meet cute” to enduring love, we’ll uncover the nuances of developing romantic love on the page through character development, chemistry, and conflict without falling to cliché. We’ll have engaging discussions, thought-provoking writing prompts, and insightful assignments so you can discover how to breathe life into your characters and kindle their romance.
Romance is for everyone – whoever takes center stage in your story and whatever kind of love you want to explore in your story — this class will equip you with the tools for creating believable chemistry and tension on the page.
This workshop will cover various aspects of weaving relationships in stories, including:
- how the relationship can develop the protagonist's arc;
- how to frame conflict and stakes in relationships to keep the reader turning the pages;
- chemistry between characters;
- most common mistakes in writing relationships (and how to get it right);
About the Instructor:
Jacquelin Cangro worked at Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster for more than twenty years. Now, as an independent developmental editor and book coach, she reviews novel manuscripts in many genres, including historical, YA, women’s fiction, romance, and upmarket, providing writers with feedback to revise their stories. She teaches creative writing at GrubStreet and The Loft, and she’s presented workshops at writing conferences around the world. You can find out more about Jackie and her work at https://jacquelincangro.com
About our Classes:
Hearts Through History workshops are open to everyone. Online classrooms and Zoom workshops remain open for one month to save any material. Check out all of our remaining 2026 courses on our Workshops Page.
Questions? Ask them here or contact Kim at Workshops(at)Heartsthroughhistory.com
Kimberly Pride
Education Chair | Workshop Moderator
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