Subject: Early Bird Ends Soon ❤️☕️ Romance Subplot Workshop!

You joined Gala’s previous training — this weekend is the hands‑on implementation.


Early Bird Ends Soon ❤️☕️ Romance Subplot Workshop!



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Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Hi Friend,

"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."

-- Gala Russ


Since you joined Gala Russ’s "Crafting Compelling Romantic Subplots" webinar, I wanted to personally invite you to the live, hands‑on weekend where you'll implement what you learned, step-by-step, on your current WIP.


Because you joined Gala's previous course, we're offering you a 29% off student discount!


And there's an awesome Early Bird Bonus for signing up by Tuesday, Nov. 11!


Romancing the Subplot: A Weekend Masterclass

Dates: Sat–Sun, Nov 15–16, 9am–1pm Pacific

Format: Live on Zoom, small group coaching


In this 8‑hour working session, you’ll:

  • Map a complete romantic arc that fits your main plot

  • Build real chemistry and believable conflict

  • Leave with a clear scene‑by‑scene plan for your romance thread

  • Get hands-on support with Gala Russ, romance author, expert teacher, and book coach

Early Bird Bonus

Sig up by Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 9pm PT and claim the Early Bird Bonus 1‑on‑1 coaching consult with Gala on your romantic subplot (a $200 value).


We have limited spots.


Register here:


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


If you’re ready to make your romantic subplot click — and elevate your whole story — this is for you.


We look forward to seeing you in class!


❤️

Happy Writing!


Best,

Beth



P.S. In now is a good time, but you still have questions about fit, reply and let me know.


And Early Bird Bonus ends Tue, 9pm PT!


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