Daily Archives: October 19, 2023

Second Chance Romances

Second Chance Romances

Presented by: Deborah A. Bailey
Date: November 7 – 18, 2023 (two week)
Pricing:  A2P Member fee: $10 Non-A2P Member fee: $25 

About the Workshop:

Second chance romance is a popular trope that covers a lot of situations. A chance to make up after a split. A second chance at love for “older” heroines. Another chance for love after heartbreak or trauma. Second chances come in many forms and readers love to experience them. Learn how to build your character’s backstory and make their second chance extra satisfying for your readers. 

1. What kind of second chance does your character desire?  
2. Determining the risks and rewards for your characters.   
3. Healing from trauma and loss—identifying the obstacles to love
4. Building a backstory—why is your character in this situation?
5. Make the reader care—how they can become invested in your character’s journey

About the Presenter:

Deborah A Bailey has presented various writing workshops for SavvyAuthors.com and the Sayreville Public Library, including topics such as Writing Your Book in First Person POV, Creating Intimate Scenes Without Going All the Way and Introduction to Self-Publishing.

Her science fiction and paranormal romance novels include suspense, a bit of mystery and a lot of romantic heat. Her short stories have won awards from the Philadelphia Writers’ Conference and have been published in US1 Magazine and the Sun and are included in, Electric Dreams: Seven Futuristic Tales. 

Website: https://dbaileycoach.com/brightbooks