Tropes & Vibes to Story & Plot

Led by Farah Heron, critically acclaimed romance author for adults and teens.

Romance novels are often described by their tropes and vibes—enemies to lovers, dark romance, or cozy second chance—but those aren't the story itself. So how do you turn a great concept into a compelling plot?

In this workshop, Farah will break down the difference between tropes, story concepts, and plot, and share practical brainstorming techniques to help you transform vague ideas into a workable outline. While geared toward romance writers, this workshop is valuable for any writer looking to develop a strong story from a simple spark of inspiration.

Saturday, August 2 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Farah Heron is a critically acclaimed romance author for adults and teens. Her books have been praised by CBC books, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. She writes contemporary romances and romantic comedies full of huge South Asian families, delectable food, and most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love.

Her adult books include ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED and JUST PLAYING HOUSE, and her young adult books include TAHIRA IN BLOOM and REMEMBER ME TOMORROW. Farah was recently the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library. She lives in Toronto with her family.