Rob Parnell presents:

A Unique opportunity

Discover the Secrets to Writing Captivating Historical Romance

Are you passionate about historical romance? Do you dream of crafting sweeping love stories set in the past, rich with period details and heart-stopping emotion? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer looking to refine your craft, this course is designed to help you bring your historical romance novels to life.


Why This Course?

Writing historical romance requires a special blend of research, storytelling, and passion. Readers expect not only compelling love stories but also immersive historical accuracy. In this course, you’ll learn how to master both, ensuring your novels transport readers to another time and place while keeping them emotionally invested in every page.


What You’ll Learn

  • Building an Authentic Historical World – Learn how to research and recreate historical settings that feel vivid and real.

  • Crafting Compelling Romance – Develop deep, believable relationships that readers will root for.

  • Perfecting Historical Dialogue – Avoid anachronisms and make your characters sound like they truly belong in their era.

  • Mastering Conflict and Tension – Keep your readers turning pages with engaging drama and high stakes.

  • Balancing History and Fiction – Weave real events and customs into your story without overwhelming the romance.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for:

  • Writers who love historical romance and want to start their first novel.

  • Authors looking to refine their historical accuracy and deepen their storytelling skills.

  • Romance writers who want to add historical elements to their books.

  • Anyone who loves history and wants to bring it to life through fiction.

Your Guide to Success

With expert guidance, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, this course will help you: 

✅ Overcome common pitfalls of historical romance writing.
✅ Make research fun and engaging, not overwhelming.
✅ Create characters and relationships that feel real and timeless.
✅ Write with confidence and passion.

If you’re ready to craft unforgettable historical romances that transport readers and stir emotions, enroll today and start your journey into the past!

With my years of experience in writing and storytelling, I know the challenges writers face—and how to overcome them. My goal is to give you the tools, insights, and support you need to succeed. You’re not just learning; you’re gaining a mentor invested in your journey. Let’s bring your historical romance stories to life together!

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Your Success is My Concern

I’m here to help you achieve your writing dreams. Think about where you are now—maybe struggling to bring historical settings to life, unsure how to balance romance with historical accuracy, or feeling stuck in research overload. Now imagine the transformation: writing with confidence, crafting immersive worlds, and creating love stories that sweep readers off their feet. That’s what this course will do for you.
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Course curriculum

    1. Understanding Historical Fiction

    2. Recommended Reading

    3. Identifying Your Audience

    4. The Genre Conventions

    5. Historical vs Romance?

    1. Creating Relatable Characters

    2. Romantic Dynamics

    1. Building Tension and Conflict

    2. Weaving Historical Events into Narrative

    3. Examples of Historical Moments and Love Ideas

    4. Actual Historic Romances to Inspire You

    1. Choosing The Right Voice

    2. Descriptive Techniques

    1. Navigating the Publishing Landscape

    2. Authors and Their Stories

    3. Effective Marketing Strategies

About this course

  • $17.00
  • 16 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Instructor

Your Personal Instructor Rob Parnell

Rob Parnell has been teaching online since 2002, helping writers turn their passion into profit. As the proud founder of The Writing Academy, an online school dedicated to student success and authorial excellence, Rob has guided countless aspiring writers toward their dreams. With over thirty #1 best-selling books covering genre fiction, freelance writing, motivation, productivity, wealth-building, and even health and fitness, Rob knows what it takes to thrive as a creative professional. Whether it’s writing, composing music, or creating film projects, he speaks from experience—helping students navigate the path to success with his down-to-earth style and personal touch. Many say it feels like Rob knows them like a friend! A lifelong writer since the age of five, Rob writes every single day—without fail. His passion lies in thrillers, often with a supernatural edge, spanning short stories, novels, screenplays, and adult detective fiction. His works include the acclaimed Purge detective series and the Sherlock Holmes: Zombie Slayer books. Other novels include Heresy, Immortal Flame, Kindred and Willow. Beyond writing, Rob is also a musician, composer, singer, media producer, and budding filmmaker. He is ecstatically happy to be married to Robyn Opie Parnell, his soulmate and a best-selling children's author. Together, they live in a beautiful country farmhouse nestled within the stunning Flinders Ranges, surrounded by miles of untouched beauty—and their beloved pets: Wally the dog and their cats, Jessie and Iggy (so named because he’s “The Wild One”).