Clarify Your Main Character
Discover what your protagonist truly desires and bring depth to your story.
Craft Emotional Arcs
Learn to create compelling emotional journeys that resonate with readers.
Master Romance Beats
Map out key moments that keep readers engaged and invested in your story.
About the Course
My Romance Novel Kickoff Course helps you lock in the foundation of your story so you can stop second-guessing and finally start writing. With six video modules, a corresponding workbook, and my personalized romance beats sheet, you'll be on your way to finishing the novel of your dreams in no time!
What you'll learn
Module 1: Welcome to the Chaos
Overview: Why you’re stuck, why it’s not your fault, and what this course is actually going to help you do.
Module 2: Your Protagonist Is Everything
Overview: Why your female lead is the foundation of your novel—and why we have to get her right from the very beginning.
Module 3: Desire, Stakes & the Emotional Hook
Overview: The emotional engine of your story—what she wants, what she needs, and what’s in her way. All this, plus ....
The key emotional turning points your romance novel needs—and how to hit them without losing your pantser soul.
How your protagonist’s emotional evolution shapes your entire story—and why this is the heartbeat of your romance.
You’ve built the bones of your story. Here’s how to turn that into a real, finished novel.
Meet Heather Shoning
Hey there! I'm Heather Shoning, your book coach dedicated to helping women writers like you succeed in crafting compelling novels. If you've been struggling to bring your novel idea to life, I'm here to provide you with the guidance and tools you need to overcome obstacles and create a bestseller. Let's embark on this journey together and make your writing dreams a reality!
What People Are Saying
Discover how working with Heather helps transform writers' novel ideas into captivating stories.
She helped me see that I can really do this because I am the only one standing in my way. She truly helped clear the blurred connections in my book and helped me see the true potential for my characters and their story.
Des Moines, IA
She took what once felt daunting and broke it down into simple, actionable steps with insightful, heartfelt feedback I was able to implement immediately. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to take your writing project to the next level and beyond!
Phoenix, AZ
Ready to Write Your Bestseller?
Writing a novel is hard AF when you don’t have a clear premise. That’s why I made The Romance Novel Kickoff Course—a straight-shooting, zero-fluff digital tool to help you: Clarify your main character and what the hell she really wants Understand the emotional arc that drives your story Map out the romance beats that keep readers hooked And finally get to the place where writing the book feels doable!
$97.00