WisRWA Calendar
2018
Mark your calendars for the 2018 Fall Workshop on October 5-6, 2018 at the Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort, Rothschild, WI. For more information, click the Workshop tab.
2019
Mark your calendars for the 2019 Write Touch Conference April 5-7, 2019 at the Milwaukee Hyatt in beautiful downtown Milwaukee. The conference will feature Maya Rodale as keynote speaker, and Lisa Cron as one of the headliners. More details to follow!
Meeting Times
2018
11:30-3 at 1951 West 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay
Deep Point of View
As authors, we hear it all the time - but what does it really mean, and how can we incorporate it into our novels? Join us as we find out!
2018
10-12:30 at Deb's Café 1120 122nd Street, Chippewa Falls
Conference Preparation
Conferences are a great opportunity to meet other writers, learn about craft, and of course, meet and pitch to editors and agents. Come and learn how to get the most out of your conference experience!
2018
10-12:00 at Marathon County Library 300 North First Street, Wausau
Using Canva to Help Market Your Books and your Brand
Want to learn how to design memes? Lyn Cote and Amy Sandas will teach us the ins and outs of Canva, a program that enables anyone to become a designer!
2018
9am-11:30 at the Mayfair Mall (Garden Suites Community Room, lower level), Wauwatosa
Stress Relief for Writers
Join our authors as we hunker down to write, share ideas, and brainstorm to solve any roadblocks we've met. WisRWA member Vicky Hinshaw will focus on Stress Relief for Authors.
WisRWA Newsletter
Welcome
Founded in 1984, WisRWA is the Wisconsin chapter of the Romance Writers of America. We are a professional organization of romance authors, supporting both published and aspiring writers. Learn more…
New Release Tuesday – April, 2018
Congratulations to the following WisRWA members on their new releases this month.
Building Sandcastles
“’I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” -Shannon Hale
When I saw this quote late last year, I didn’t realize just how much it would affect my writing from that day forward. It has, however, now become the mantra I chant when I barrel through 5,000-10,000 words a day. That simple sentence changed the way I write… and I’d like to think it’s for the better.
2018 WisRWA Fab Five Finalists Announced
WisRWA is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Fabulous Five Contest.
Congratulations to all!
Promotion Thursday – April 2018
It’s Promotion Thursday for March. Check out where you can find our WisRWA authors this month.
An Interview with Judy Roth from Custom Editing
Before sending their manuscript out into the world, some writers choose to have their work reviewed by a freelance editor. There are several advantages to having an editor join you in the revision process.
Whether you plan on self publishing, pursuing a traditional publisher, or seeking to find an agent, hiring an editor to polish your story is a powerful tool to help present yourself in a professional manner.
Social Media for Writers
On Saturday, February 10th, Karissa Zastrow spoke to the Chippewa Falls area group about using social media to promote their careers. The event was well attended by the area group as well as the public. It was held in the community room at Volume One in Eau Claire, a wonderful local book store that also sells a variety of products from the area.
Karissa’s emphasis was on quality over quantity. Pick two or three that best suit your writing and do them well. With this in mind, she concentrated her presentation on perhaps the three most popular social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. She started with a basic overview on how to use each site and then offered tips on how to be professional; tips that apply themselves to all responsible social media use.
New Release Tuesday – March, 2018
Each month, WisRWA will announce the new books our members have published. We call it New Release Tuesday.