July 31st, 2024

Anaheim, California

in partnership with

About Romancing the Craft

Romancing the Craft is a one-day conference aimed toward marginalized unpublished and published romance authors which offers them programing to develop their craft, to learn from masters of the genre, and advance their careers through valuable networking opportunities with peers and other industry professionals.

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Romancing the Craft Program Schedule:

Wednesday, July 31st 2024 8:00 AM-7:00PM

8:30 - 9:00am Coffee
9:00 - 9:15am Welcome
9:15 - 11:45am Master Class: Heroine's Journey with Gail Carriger
12:00 - 1:00pm Keynote Luncheon: Ana Huang with Becca Hensley
1:15 - 2:15pm The Art of Conflict with Sarah MacLean
2:30 - 6:00pm Complimentary Professional Headshots
Donated by Emma Jane Photography
2:30 - 3:30pm Breakout Session 1 (A&B)
  • Putting Humor in Your HEA with Mia Sosa
  • Sex and Characterization in Romance with Sierra Simone and Nikki Sloane
3:45 - 4:45pm Breakout Session 2 (A&B)
  • Plotter vs. Pantser with Adriana Herrera and Farrah Rochon
  • High Concept Book Camp with Lauren Billings and Regina Black
5:00 - 6:30pm Pitching Sessions: Pitching Agents and Editors.
6:30 - 7:30pm Happy Hour Mixer: Closing, Cocktails and Community
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We'd like to thank our generous donors:

Ali Hazelwood

Julia Quinn

Katee Robert

Emma Jane Photography

Sarah Maclean

Sierra Simone
Catherine Maura
Emily McIntire

Meghan Quinn
Ava Rani
Adib Khorram

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