Join us at Black Cat Fables for an exciting workshop where youll learn how to craft your very own romantasy novel from acclaimed Los Angeles writer Erik Patterson.

What to Expect:

The Write a Romantasy writing workshop will include an introduction by Erik, followed by an interactive writing workshop with several writing prompts (bring a notebook and pen or a laptop),a Q&A session, and a book signing! Your ticket includes a copy of Eriks book Write a Romantasy and a drink of your choice from our caf!

About Write a Romantasy:

The ultimate guide full of prompts and tips for aspiring authors and seasoned writers looking to craft their dream romantasy novel. Ideal for writers at all experience levels, this workbook offers an abundance of helpful tips and a variety of prompts that will inspire writers to create their perfect romantasy story! Write a Romantasy guides writers through the tropes and themes that exist within the romantasy genre, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writers creativity, but aid in beating writers block, spark ideas for uncharted possibilities, and offer fresh perspectives to outdated tropes.

About Erik Patterson:

Erik Patterson is a queer playwright based in LA. He won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for One of the Nice Ones and his play Handjob recently ran to sold-out houses at Echo Theater Company in Atwater Village. His theater work has been produced or developed by Playwrights’ Arena, the LATC, Theatre of NOTE, The Actors’ Gang, Lark Play Development Center, Moving Arts, Naked Angels, the Mark Taper Forum, New Group, and others. Theater nominations include the Ovation Award, the Stage Raw Award, the LA Weekly Award, and the GLAAD Media Award. His writing for TV has been recognized with the Humanitas Prize and the Writer’s Guild Award, as well as two Emmy nominations. Erik is perhaps most known for writing the iconic Radio Rebel (“I am Radio Rebel”) for the Disney Channel and Another Cinderella Story for ABC Family, as well as numerous romantic films for the Hallmark Channel, including the Sister Swap films, Love Under the Stars, Love on a Limb, and Love at First Bark. As an educator, he created Your Daily Writing Prompt on TikTok, where he shares writing tips with his 300k followers. He is currently working on a series of writing prompt books for Simon & Schuster, including the recently released craft book Write a Romantasy: 99 Writing Prompts to Craft a Tale of Heart and Heroism. Erik is a graduate of Occidental College and the British American Drama Academy.

Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Black Cat Fables, 415 S Myrtle Ave Unit B (behind Moo Moo Mia), Monrovia, CA 91016
Register Today!

This workshop is for ages 18+. Spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot and get ready to write your next bestseller!