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JUNE 2026 – December 2026

12 Books Your Regency Heroine Should Read

WITH Dr Sam Hirst

It’s not too late to join the second half of the Academe Book Club!

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September 1 – September 28, 2026

An Overview of World Events 1790-1830 and Their Impacts on the Regency

WITH Kim Lambert w/a Arietta Richmond

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September 9 – September 30, 2026

A Day in the Life of Domestic Servants – From Butlers to Boot Boys

WITH Emily EK Murdoch

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Portraits of 5 young Regency Gentlemen.

October 1 – October 15, 2026

Not the Heir – What’s a Younger Son to Do? Employment for Gentlemen

with Emily EK Murdoch

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October 15 – October 30, 2026

Paris – From Terror to Restoration

with Cerise DeLand (AKA Jo-ann Power

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November 1 – November 15, 2026

Are We There Yet? Tourism During the Regency

WITH Louisa Cornell

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November 1 – November 28, 2026

The Wicked, Weird, and Wild Side of Setting

with Tracy Forgie Koppel w/a Llewella Forgie

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December 1 – December 15, 2026

Regency Gift-Giving Traditions – Social Etiquette, Romance, and Cultural Practices

with Dr Alessandra Pino

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Killing Your Darlings – Herbs to Cause Sickness or Death

WITH Serita Stevens, R.N.

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TBD in 2026

A Day in the Life of Regency Entertainers

WITH Margaret Evans Porter

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Frequently Asked Questions

We use private forums to present our classes. The content is typically provided as written lectures, many with photos. Discussion amongst the instructor and students is encouraged. Some instructors give Zoom presentations and/or conduct Zoom Q&A sessions which are recorded for those who cannot attend the live session, or may provide links to videos.

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In general, our classes tend to be more information-heavy than assignment-heavy, but you should get an idea of an instructor’s expectations from the course description and format. The Academe Coordinator suggests setting aside approximately three hours per week to take advantage of asking questions on the forums in real time. Regardless, you’re encouraged to work (and participate) at your own pace.

Absolutely! Many students collect the information and save it until they have time to give it the attention they feel it deserves. We tell you up front when the instructors are available to answer questions. Unless otherwise stated, all classes are open (available to download materials) for two months after the class end date. And most  instructors are generous with their time, willing to answer questions until the class closes two months after the official end date.

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Instructions are sent to you by email after registration. However, if this is your first time taking an RFW Academe class, you can read our Forums FAQ to become acquainted with how our forums work.

When you are logged in, you can also check the Academe Forums or your Dashboard page to see if your class is open. Many instructors ask students to write a quick post introducing themselves and sharing what you are looking forward to learning. Note that you will only be able to view the forum(s) of any class(es) for which you have registered.

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Check your spam or junk folders for an email from webmaster@regencyfictionwriters.org. If you still can’t find it, contact the RFW Academe Coordinator . To ensure you receive all future mailings, please add webmaster@regencyfictionwriters.org and academe@regencyfictionwriters.org to your contacts or safe senders list.

When you are logged in, you can also check the Academe Forums or your Dashboard page to see if your class is open. Many instructors ask students to write a quick post introducing themselves and sharing what you are looking forward to learning. Note that you will only be able to view the forum(s) of any class(es) for which you have registered.

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Make sure you are logged in. Then, you can check your Dashboard or The Regency Academe Forums to see if your class is still open.

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Not necessarily, although registration and payment confirmation can take up to 24 hours to process. As a result, we strongly encourage participants to register at least 4 days prior to the class start date.

Registration for 1-week courses closes on the last day of class. Registrations for 2- to 6–week courses close approximately 10 days after the first day of class.

The forums and included materials are available for two months after the official class end date

Registration for 1-week courses closes on the last day of class. Registrations for 2- to 6–week courses close approximately 10 days after the first day of class. If you miss registering for a class, many of our courses will be offered again in the future.

If you miss a particular post or email notification, the forum for the class you registered will remain open (available to download content) for two months after the official class end date by navigating to your class using either of the following buttons when you are logged in.

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