Author Panel Pop-Up

Gemini Writer's Studio hosts a live Author Panel Discussion on May 2, 2026, featuring award-winning romance author Tanya Wilde, award-winning mystery writer Helen Starbuck, and Amazon bestseller Ian Heller. Moderated by writing coach Romy Sommer, this pop-up workshop is a rare opportunity to hear candid conversations about the craft and business of writing. Free for Gem Members | $15 for Non-Members. Visit geminiwritersstudio.com to register.

Course•By Julie Cameron

Character Wounding: Crafting Emotional Depth in Fiction

This easy-to-follow writing craft book by author, editor and writing coach Romy Sommer explores how to dig deep into a character’s past to create a compelling story and characters that feel like living, breathing people. The book includes practical techniques for creating an effective character arc, as well as exercises to help you apply these techniques to your own books. *Previously titled: Crafting Characters With Depth: Creating Emotional Wounds in Fiction*

Digital file•1 file•By Romy Sommer

Creating Emotional Wounds in Fiction

Crafting Character Depth: a short masterclass in Creating Emotional Wounds in Fiction

Course•By Eva Fox Mate

Fall Writing Retreat 2026

In-person writing retreat at Queen Anne B&B, September 2026 Please note: This registration is for the RETREAT ONLY and does not include accommodations at Queen Anne. To register for the Retreat and Lodging all-inclusive, please contact us for details and pricing: Info@GeminiWritersStudio.com Gem Members receive $100 discount. (Please contact us directly for the code.)

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From Manuscript to Marketplace: Publishing for Fiction Writers

You’ve spent months (or years) living with your characters—now it’s time to introduce them to the world. But for many novelists, the "business" of books feels like a different language. This workshop, presented by Bernadette Marie with 5 Prince Publishing, is designed specifically for fiction writers to help you bridge the gap between creative storytelling and publishing. We will strip away the mystery of the industry and replace it with a clear, actionable strategy to get your story into the hands of readers.

Course•By Julie Cameron

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Masterclass: First Chapters

Learn the dos and don'ts to make your opening chapter sing.

Course•By Julie Cameron

Masterclass: So you want to write a Series?

Series writing is all the rage and for very compelling reasons! Authors maximize readership potential when they create books that share characters, themes, sub-plots, or settings. Learn the dos and don’ts of series writing in our new masterclass.

Course•By Eva Fox Mate

Masterclass: The Saggy Middle Cure

Our two-part Saggy Middle Cure masterclass highlights ways writers can overcome the usual pitfalls of the dreaded half-way point in a novel.

Course•By Romy Sommer

Monthly coaching with Eva Fox Mate

Coaching•By Eva Fox Mate

Monthly coaching with Julie Cameron

Coaching•By Julie Cameron

Monthly Coaching with Romy Sommer

Coaching•By Romy Sommer

Story Consultation: Eva Fox Mate

Coaching•By Eva Fox Mate

Story Consultation: Julie Cameron

Coaching•By Julie Cameron

Story Consultation: Romy Sommer

Coaching•By Romy Sommer

The Beginner's Guide to Writing Romance

Do you want to write a Romance novel, but you’re not sure where to start? Or maybe you have a pretty good understanding of the genre as a reader, but realize that there’s a whole lot more to delivering Happy Ever Afters on the page? If so, this book is for you. This introductory guide to writing Romance explores the success of the genre, what readers expect from Romance novels, as well as how to woo those readers with your words.

Digital file•1 file•By Romy Sommer