Anna Burke will be joining the WA this week to teach about the beats of a romance novel.  Structure is important in any novel, but the beats of a romance are different from the journeys and plot points of other works. After all, a romance should have, at the very least, a meet-cute and a first kiss.  In many romance stories, the darkest moment of the book is when the couple seems to be broken up for good and the reader holds their breath waiting for the reconciliation.  An

This week, author Sheree L. Greer joins the Writing Academy to discuss the craft of adding conflict to your story. Conflict is arguably the most important dramatic device used to drive narratives. Conflict keeps a reader guessing whether a challenge will be met, a goal will be achieved, or a character will be able to solve their problems. Understanding the basic forms of conflict (person versus person, person versus self, person versus society, person versus nature, person ve

As a student at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s Writing Academy, you’ll have access to an amazing education. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain one-on-one mentorship through the Academy’s unique mentorship program, which pairs you with an experienced author who will read your work, provide thoughtful feedback, and answer your questions as you continue to write and edit your work in progress. Check out our video to learn more about this incredible opportunity: #mento