More Tips for RWA Nationals!
~ By Mary E. Thompson RWA17 is coming up fast! If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to get to Orlando and jump in. It’s one of my favorite weeks of the summer, but also one of the most stressful. As an introvert, it’s hard to be surrounded by so many people, but as […]
Chapter Service Opportunities – A Message From President Casey Clipper
Dear Chapter Members, RWA chapters are the heart and soul of the Romance Writers of America, in my opinion. They’re the backbone of the organization. They’re where authors and writers dig into the trenches of their work. They’re the place where members get to mingle with each other and get that much needed and craved […]
Memories from a first time RWA conference attendee. . .
(and what I learned to do- and not do – for the next conference.) ~ By Peggy Jaeger In 2014 I attended my very first RWA conference in San Antonio. Not knowing what to expect from the conference, I’d gone with the idea that, as a trying-to-get-published romance writer, I was going to go all […]
Spooky Noise in the Dark Bathroom
~ By Jeff Salter We writers tend to have vivid imaginations… especially when it’s night time and we’re alone in the house. This is a true story from May of 2014. See if you can figure out the actual solution to this mystery. OR… how would you WRITE the solution? — Tap…clack-click. Tap…clack-click. My ears […]
Purposeful Romantic Cinema
~ By Sally J. Walker Pairing up is a recognized life experience of the human species. Awareness of the need surfaces in puberty. Some people sublimate it for a variety of reasons. Others embrace it and evolve a determination to find that special Someone to share life experiences. Sometimes those determined folk succeed. Other times […]
Thoughts on being an “RT VIRGIN”
~ By Peggy Jaeger This past week I’ve been in the lovely city of Atlanta for my very first RT Convention. I’ve been hearing about RT for a long time, but have never had the opportunity to attend until this year, so I came without any expectations and a whole bag of nervous energy. I’m […]
Writing Romantic Comedy
~ By Janet Elizabeth Henderson Writing romantic comedy is hard. I’ve written fourteen romantic comedies and I still struggle to get the balance right in each and every book. If you lean too much on the comedy side of the novel, your readers won’t take the romance seriously. And if there isn’t enough humor in […]
April PANorama — Writing a Series
Dear Readers, It’s the last Sunday of the month, which means that it’s time for one of our chapter PAN members (PAN stands for Published Authors Network, a professional designation within RWA open to members who reach a certain level of sales) to visit the blog to share some of their wisdom and expertise. This […]
BICHOK, But Then What?
~ By Tanya Agler Note: Tanya’s companion post, Writing During a Family Crisis, can be found here. We’ve all been there. We’re about to start writing and bam! The robocall of congratulations comes as you’ve won a free cruise to Nebraska if you turn over our checking account number now. A knock on the office […]
Irish Alpha Heroes and St. Patricks Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Our chapter president Casey Clipper has agreed to tell us a bit about writing Irish Alpha Heroes. How’s that for good luck? So it back and enjoy. If you also create heroes based on aspects of your own cultural background, please share in the comments. Contemporary Romance: What was it about […]
Bringing Back The Stiletto Contest
Dear Chapter Members, One of the major items that had been discussed last year, when the board was getting ready to transition into the 2017 year, was bringing back the Stiletto Contest. A contest that had been well known among RWA members as one of the best among RWA chapters to enter. But how did […]
Why We Should Enter Writing Contests
~ By Liza Keogh So, you’re thinking about entering a contest sponsored by RWA, or one of RWA’s local or online chapters? Good! I have some thoughts to nudge you along. Some of us are plotters, some are pantsers, and some of us have created a hybrid of the two that works. Some of us […]
