How to Write Academy

09/06/2026

Our mission is to support word-lovers in making their writing joyful, sustainable, and prepped for publication. The fact that we have nothing but ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews for our courses, our retreats, and our author coaching channels shows that it works.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW RECENT ALUMNI REVIEWS:

"Highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to write romance or wants to brush up on their skills." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review

"In addition to being fabulous writers, the How to Write crew have the ability to share their knowledge and experience in ways that are both meaningful and practical." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review

"The course includes practical exercises that feel more like fun than work, informative lessons from writers I admire, as well as ongoing encouragement and support from a community of like minded writers." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review

"The number of lightbulb moments I had during the modules made this course worth the investment!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review

Come join us!

This fourteen week FOUNDATION COURSE with easy-to-follow, informative videos and practical, helpful workbooks runs just four times a year. Whether you're writing your first book or your tenth, this course is an essential piece of your author toolkit.

29/03/2026

Chookas to our own Amy Andrews and Clare Connelly who are having a most wonderful weekend in Perth - talking romance with Rachael Johns Author, and attending the Australian Romance Readers Association Awards night where they are each nominated for several awards!

25/03/2026

If you're in Adelaide, come see two of our own (joined by the fantastic Amy Matthews) in conversation this Friday night! We'll talk all things romance, books and it's in a bar--even better! Hope to see you there. Bookings essential:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1553460

18/03/2026

If you're looking for the means to take the next step in your writing practice, registrations are now open for our April How to Write Love course.

From past students:

"It’s explicit, there are work sheets, its organised and it is all bite sized bits of gold! Any question you have ever thought, it is there with an answer! I highly recommended it!"

“It was amazing to go deeper into the genre and I felt that it was an enormous benefit to be able to ask questions of authors who have so much experience and expertise”

“Thank you, HTWL team, for leading my writing out of the wilderness.”

find out more and grab your spot here: https://howtowriteacademy.com/how-to-write-love

06/03/2026

Are you ready to swoon?

Big feelings. Swoony vibes. A little bit of mischief.

Something new is coming this May! 💌

Watch this space. 👀

15/02/2026

Congratulations to founders, Amy Andrews and Clare Connelly, both of whom are finalists across multiple categories in the 2025 ARRA awards (see below), adding yet more impressive achievements to their already stellar careers.

If you're keen to learn how to do what they do, the first GOW TO WRITE LOVE course of 2026 starts this week. Registrations are open now!

Whether you’re looking to hone your writing craft or break into the romance genre, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn from the best. Sign up now and take your writing to the next level!

Favourite Contemporary Romance 2025:
* Settling the Score by Clare Connelly
* The Payback Plan by Amy Andrews

Favourite Continuing Romance Series 2025
* The Karma Club series by Amy Andrews, Clare Connelly, Pippa Roscoe and Rachael Stewart

Favourite Australian Romance Author 2025
* Amy Andrews
* Clare Connelly

Favourite Romance Couple 2025
* Settling the Score by Clare Connelly — Sienna & Aiden
* The Payback Plan by Amy Andrews — Paige & Oliver

Most Original Story in a Romance 2025
* Settling the Score by Clare Connelly
* The Payback Plan by Amy Andrews

Check out the course: https://howtowriteacademy.com/how-to-write-love