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Sharpen your instincts, give and get actionable feedback, and make meaningful progress on your romance draft.

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What is The Romance Incubator?

Writing romance is all fun and games…until you’re stuck wondering what’s working and what’s falling flat.

When writing your heart story, it can be hard to see beyond those initial sparks that drove you to the page. But after that first thrill, questions creep in: What’s missing? Does this scene work? Is the story doing what I need it to? And…what even is pacing?

The Romance Incubator is a small, discussion-based writing community for romance writers who want to develop their craft, strengthen their feedback skills, and work in a supportive space.

6 participants will be chosen through a short application and 10-page sample.

Over 8 weeks, participants will share pages, read each other’s work, and engage in guided, compassionate critique.

The focus is on learning to identify strengths and weaknesses in your writing, giving and receiving feedback effectively, and supporting each other in shaping your heart story.

This is a romance-only space grounded in care, conversation, and abundance.

What This Looks Like

The Romance Incubator is a gently structured cohort system which includes:

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Get Focused Feedback

6 writers, 2 opportunities to share, guided by a facilitator.

Small size ensures everyone gets meaningful attention and builds trust.

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Master the Language of Romance

Pages are read ahead of time so we can dive into craft, character, and romance.

Gain the skills to identify what works and what doesn’t.

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Find a Writing Bestie

Participants will be chosen intentionally through an application to be paired with a critique partner.

Critique partners will connect and support one another between sessions (and hopefully beyond the incubator).

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Finish with a Roadmap

After the incubator ends, wrap up with a 30-minute individual session with the incubator facilitator to clarify strengths, pinpoint issues, and plan your next steps.

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The incubator is built for…

Romance writers who want a discussion-based, skill-focused space to develop their craft and their instincts. This program is ideal if you’re ready to: