Chapter Events
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
NHRA's 2024 Romance Novel Blurb Contest Sponsor: New Hampshire Romance Writers of America Chapter How and When to Enter: On or after March 15, 2024, submit an application that includes a PDF of your blurb and a fee of $20 per contest submission (maximum of two; fee is $15 for New Hampshire Romance Writers of America members) Dates: March 15- April 30, 2024 More information: https://nhrwa.wordpress.com/special-events/2024-blurb-contest/
Online Workshops & Webinars
AUGUST WORKSHOPS
Nuance in Fiction: Saying More by Saying Less
Sponsor: CBC-RWA Fee: CBC-RWA Members: $0 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 1 - 2pm Mountain Time (Zoom) Presenter: Jenny Proctor, bestelling rom-com author FMI: https://cbcrwa.com/meetings-events/
Searching for Your Romance Voice & Style – Aug ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 – Friday, August 30, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter:Eilis Flynn FMI:https://ffprwa.com/product/searching-for-your-romance-voice-style-aug-24/ or email [email protected]
It Takes a Village: Writing Supporting Characters – Aug ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Tere Michaels FMI:https://ffprwa.com/product/it-takes-a-village-writing-supporting-characters-aug-24/ or email [email protected]
Clans of Scotland Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: August 5 - 30, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Sheila Currie FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/clans-of-scotland-aug-24/
Fictionalizing Your Holidays Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: August 5 - 30, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Sally Walker FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/fictionalizing-your-holidays-aug-24/
The People We Meet: Using Body Language to Show Character and Emotion Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: August 5 - 30, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Kathy Otten FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/the-people-we-meet-using-body-language-to-show-character-and-emotion-aug-24/
Troping Your Scenes Sponsor: Kiss of Death Date: August 17 9AM CT Presenter: Michelle Pennington FMI: https://rwakissofdeath.org/workshops/
Making the Leap from 5 to 6 Figures a Year – Aug ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FF&P Member – $10; Non-Member – $15 Date: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024; 11: 00 AM MT (Zoom 1 Hour) Presenter: Ines Johnson FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/making-the-leap-from-5-to-6-figures-a-year-aug-24/ or email [email protected]
Where on Earth Is My Next Favorite Author? Sponsor: Kiss of Death Date: August 27 9AM CT Presenter: Tia Benson-Bond FMI: https://rwakissofdeath.org/workshops/
SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS
Open the Vein: Emotional Bleeding – Sep ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 – Friday, October 4, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Christina Rich FMI:https://ffprwa.com/product/open-the-vein-emotional-bleeding-sep-24/ or email [email protected]
Take Your Characters From Flat to Fabulous – Sep ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 – Friday, October 4, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Cynthia Owens FMI:https://ffprwa.com/product/take-your-characters-from-flat-to-fabulous-sep-24/ or email [email protected]
Loving the Monster – Sep ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 – Friday, September 20, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Deb Bailey FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/loving-the-monster-sep-24/ or email [email protected]
Keeping the New Releases Coming: Rapid Release for Hybrid and Indie Author Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: September 9 - October 4, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Beth Daniels FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/keeping-the-new-releases-coming-rapid-release-for-hybrid-and-indie-authors-sep-24/
Prep for NaNoWriMo the Bare Bones Way Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: September 9 - October 4, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Catherine Chant FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/prep-for-nanowrimo-the-bare-bones-way-sep-24/
Creating a Living Setting Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $10 | Non-member $15 Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM Eastern (Zoom approx. 1 hour or view recording at your convenience) Presenter: Jeannie Moon FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/creating-a-living-setting-sep-24/
OCTOBER WORKSHOPS
Build YOUR Authentic World of Magic and Magic System – Oct ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, October 7, 2024 – Friday, November 1, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Rebekah R. Ganiere FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/build-your-authentic-world-of-magic-and-magic-system-oct-24/ or email [email protected]
Tick Tock: Time Management for Writers – Oct ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, October 7, 2024 – Friday, November 1, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Jacqui Jacoby FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/tick-tock-time-management-for-writers-oct-24/ or email [email protected]
Freedom and Framework: Story Planning for Pantsers – Oct ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Monday, October 7, 2024 – Friday, October 18, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Catherine Chant FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/freedom-and-framework-story-planning-for-pantsers-oct-24/ or email [email protected]
Outlining Your Novel Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: October 7 - November 1, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Robin Henry FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/outlining-your-novel-oct-24/
Witchhunting in Britain Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $15 | Non-member $25 Date: October 7 - November 1, 2024 (4 Weeks via Groups.io) Presenter: Val Fassnight FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/witchhunting-in-britain-oct-24/
Marketing Your Book with Key Phrases Sponsor: Hearts Through History Romance Writers Fee: Member $10 | Non-member $15 Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 11:00 AM Eastern ( Zoom approx. 1 hour or view recording at your convenience) Presenter: Eilis Flynn FMI: https://www.heartsthroughhistory.com/product/marketing-your-book-with-key-phrases-oct-24/
NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS
He Said, She Said Definine Your Characters with Dialogue – Nov ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 – Friday, November 29, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Cynthia Owens FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/he-said-she-said-definine-your-characters-with-dialogue-nov-24/ or email [email protected]
Something Tried and True – Nov ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $15 | Nonmembers: $20 Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 – Friday, November 29, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Christina Rich FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/something-tried-and-true-nov-24/ or email [email protected]
Gut Punch: Using Emotional Conflict – Nov ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 – Friday, November 15, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Tere Michaels FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/gut-punch-using-emotional-conflict-nov-24/ or email [email protected]
DECEMBER WORKSHOPS
Writing Romance with “Older” Characters – Dec ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 – Friday, December 13, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Deb Bailey FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/writing-romance-with-older-characters-dec-24/ or email [email protected]
How to Design and Teach an Online Workshop – Dec ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FFPRWA Members: $5 | Nonmembers: $10 Date: Monday, December 2, 2024 – Friday, December 13, 2024 (Groups.io Platform) Presenter: Catherine Chant FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/how-to-design-and-teach-an-online-workshop-dec-24/ or email [email protected]
Podcast Promotion for Indie Authors -Dec ’24 Sponsor: FFPRWA Fee: FF&P Member – $10; Non-Member – $15 Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024; 11: 00 AM MT (Zoom 2 Hour) Presenter: Amy L Bernstein FMI: https://ffprwa.com/product/podcast-promotion-for-indie-authors-dec-24/ or email [email protected]
To have your chapter's contest, conference, or online workshop included in the RWR and on this web page, please send the pertinent information (following the format above) to [email protected].
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.
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