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Local RWA chapters offer a number of conferences, contests, and workshops. Listed below are the chapter contests and conferences scheduled for the coming months.

Email [email protected] to submit your event.

Disclaimer: RWA includes contests, conferences, and online workshops from fully affiliated RWA chapters in good standing on RWA’s Chapter Events page. RWA chapters are separate legal entities. The inclusion of an RWA chapter contest, conference, online workshop, and/or speaker on the RWA website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by RWA in any way.

Contests

Chapter: Chesapeake Romance Writers

Ready to move to the next level? 
The Rudy Contest, hosted by Chesapeake Romance Writers, is now accepting entries for unpublished romance manuscripts. Writers receive valuable feedback and the chance to have their work judged by agents, editors, and publishing professionals.
Entry fee is $25 per manuscript. Submissions are open now until August 3. 
Whether you're preparing to query or simply ready for the next step in your writing journey, The Rudy is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work. Learn more and enter at http://www.chesapeakeromancewriters.com

 

Online Workshops & Webinars

OCTOBER 2026

Chapter: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Webinar Title: Achieve Success: Tips for Working With Your Neurodivergent Brain
Presenter: Dayna M. Reidenouer
Dates: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Location: 
Registration: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/portal/course/tips-working-with-your-neurodivergent-brain/lessons
Rates: $10 Chapter Member / $15 Non Chapter Member

 

NOVEMBER 2026

Chapter: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Workshop Title: Be Your Own Developmental Editor 
Presenter: Jacquelin Cangro
Dates: Monday, November 2, 2026 - Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 2-Weeks
Location: Online
Registration: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/portal/course/be-your-own-developmental-editor/lessons
Rates: $10 Chapter Member / $15 Non Chapter Member

Chapter: Hearts Through History Romance Writers
Webinar Title: Writing Conflict Without Words
Presenter: Danielle Grandinetti
Dates: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Location: Zoom
Registration: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/portal/course/writing-conflict-without-words/lessons
Rates: $10 Chapter Member / $15 Non Chapter Member

To have your chapter's contest, conference, or online workshop included in the RWR and on this web page, please submit the Chapter Events Form and include all pertinent information (following the format above).

Disclaimer: RWA includes contests, conferences, and online workshops from fully affiliated RWA chapters in good standing on RWA’s Chapter Events page. RWA chapters are separate legal entities. The inclusion of an RWA chapter contest, conference, online workshop, and/or speaker on the RWA website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by RWA in any way.