The characters have been Yearning. Will they, won't they? And when they finally do get intimate, how much do you show on the page? Writing romance requires many layers: lust, love, and all the complex emotions in between. Intimacy can transform a good relationship dynamic into a ship with which your readers are genuinely engaged.
So how do you tap into a reader's imagination and create tension between characters, without it coming across awkward or cringy? Is this connection purely physical, or something else?
Regardless of how much you reveal, your sex scenes should serve your story. Handled well, intimacy can expose your characters’ deepest needs and insecurities.
From 'closed door' or 'fade-to-black' all the way through to 'open door' sex scenes, this workshop will help you find and develop your authentic voice in a way your readers will truly believe.
Your Workshop Leader
Katalina Watt is the author of instant Sunday Times Bestselling novel Saltswept (2026, Hodderscape). They were selected for a 2025 Literature Matters Award from Royal Society of Literature, and AIR Literature UNESCO 2024 Writer in Residence for Konstkollektivet in Sweden. They were a finalist for 2023 Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine as founding Audio Director for khōréō. They are a Writing Coach at The Novelry and represented by Christabel McKinley at David Higham Associates.
About the event:
Running time: 105 minutes including breaks
Venue: Braid Room
Tickets: £20.50/ £18.50 (plus 50p booking fee)
The event will be take place in-person. Workshops are not recorded. Workshops are not included In a weekend pass.
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