Chicago-North Romance Writers of America®

Supporting our members on their writing journeys and in their publishing careers

MEETINGS

We meet at the Des Plaines Public Library on the second Monday of the month for our program night.  The last Monday of the month we meet at the Arlington Heights Historical Society.

Meetings run from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  Please note that meeting dates are subject to change due to holidays.  

You may attend two meetings without obligation to join the group.

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Chicago-North authors Beth Kery
and Julie James

Werksman and Brown imageSourcebooks Editor Deb Werksman with 2010 RITA finalist Laurie Brown at a Chicago-North meeting

JOIN CHICAGO-NORTH

Welcome to the Chicago-North Chapter of Romance Writers of America®.  Our mission is to support our members on their writing journeys and in their publishing careers.  We accomplish this through craft and industry programs and through manuscript critiques.  We hope you will find these offerings valuable in advancing your career and improving your writing skills.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership benefits include:

  • Chapter meetings twice a month

  • Manuscript critiques

  • Chapter-sponsored workshops

  • Monthly Program Nights

  • Participation in events such as our Spring Fling Writers' Conference

  • The Chicago-North yahoogroup, which updates you on chapter happenings and provides access to the support and advice of other members

  • The Chicago-North quarterly newsletter, Bulletin Board

HOW TO JOIN

There are three ways to join Chicago-North RWA®:  you may apply online, print and mail the membership form, or fill out an application at a meeting. 

Chapter dues of $25.00 are due in January of each year.  Dues may be paid by check or via PayPal.

Because Chicago-North RWA® is an incorporated chapter of Romance Writers of America®, you must be a member of RWA to join.

QUESTIONS?

To learn more about Chicago-North Romance Writers of America®, please send an email to:  ask@chicagonorthrwa.org

 

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT


We, the members of the Chicago-North Chapter of Romance Writers of America®, come together to support published and unpublished writers in an atmosphere of integrity, harmony, and peace.

We encourage our fellow writers with unconditional support, incisive critiques, and a professional network.

Our purpose is to nurture each other as we strive for excellence and achievement of our publication goals.