As fiction writers who teach fiction writers, we want to you to be able to create believable chemistry in your novels, no matter what genre you write.

That includes crafting emotional tension and payoff moments that grow naturally from your characters’ goals and motivations.

We want you to feel confident and deeply satisfied to be able to write such stories.

One of the best ways to create believable chemistry in your novels to craft romantic subplots.

So I was excited to meet and work with Gala Russ, who knows romance and story structure inside and out, who has an intensive weekend workshop for you coming up soon!

Plus, we're excited to announce an Early Bird Bonus!

More on that in a moment...

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Craft a Compelling Romantic Subplot and Hook Your Readers! 

Want to finally figure out how your romance fits into your story and make it unforgettable?

Join author and book coach Gala Russ for an extended, practice-based writing retreat dedicated to crafting emotionally satisfying romantic subplots.

A hands-on weekend writing retreat where you’ll build your romantic subplot alongside an experienced story coach learning the tools, applying them to your own work, and seeing them come to life on the page.

Over 8 immersive hours (split across Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16), you’ll both learn the Romancing the Subplot Framework and use it to develop your own romantic thread in real time.

This retreat goes beyond theory. 

You’ll watch story-building in action and get direct support as you shape your characters’ emotional journeys, refine your conflict dynamics, and design a romantic arc that fits seamlessly into your main plot.

Through a mix of guided lessons, live coaching, and collaborative discussion, you’ll:

• Apply the framework step-by-step to your own story idea

• See how the tools work through live examples and participant case studies

• Get feedback and guidance to strengthen your character chemistry and emotional beats

• Leave with a fully mapped romantic subplot that elevates your entire story

Whether your romance is a central thread or a subtle emotional layer, this retreat will help you make it authentic, essential, and unforgettable: the kind of subplot readers fall in love with as much as the main story itself.

As a professional book coach and event producer, I'm excited to host Gala for this hands-on workshop.

Here's what Gala has to say about romantic subplots in any genre:

Romantic subplots can feel like magic when they work and like a cheap trick when they don’t.

In genre fiction, a well-crafted romance thread can elevate the emotional stakes and deepen reader investment, but too often it’s tacked on without purpose or payoff.

In this workshop, I’m pulling back the curtain on the techniques romance authors use to make love stories land.

Whether your story involves magic, murder, or mayhem, I’ll show you how to build romantic subplots that feel essential, and help you master the art of making your audience believe in the magic of romance.

Join us me and Gala for this upcoming 8-hour implementation-focused workshop!

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, 2025

Time: 9 am to 1pm Pacific/12 to 4pm Eastern (Find your time zone here)

Cost: $297 or 2 payments of $148.50

Via: Zoom

Register here:

https://bethbarany.thrivecart.com/romancingthesubplotfall2025/