WisRWA Calendar
2016
One-Day Workshop for Authors of All Genre Fiction
October 8, 2016
The Plaza Hotel & Suites
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Meeting Times
2016
Randi Alexander - How to Write a Steamy Sex Scene - 11:30-3:00 at 1951 West Restaurant
2016
Presentation of a workshop from the RWA national conference - 10:30-12:30 @ Vino Latte on Grande Ave in Wausau
2016
Live Critique - bring a scene, chapter, synopsis, query letter, etc. and get valuable feedback from your fellow authors. Moderated by Molly Maka and Barbara M. Britton - 9:00-11:30am at Mayfair Mall (Garden Suites Community Room, Lower Level)
2016
WisRWA Fall Workshop in Eau Claire - We will forgo our usual meeting to attend the Fall Workshop
2016
WisRWA Fall Workshop in Eau Claire - We will forgo our usual meeting to attend the Fall Workshop
2016
Author and website designer Justen Hisle on How to Build an Effective Author Website - 9:00-11:30am at Mayfair Mall (Garden Suites Community Room, Lower Level)
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…
What Lengths a Writer Goes to for Research!
The Writers’ Police Academy conference (held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, August 11-14) started with a bang on Thursday afternoon. The attendees explored armored, S.W.A.T, and bomb squad vehicles. Lesson: my characters will need a lot more agility than I have to get inside those vehicles, especially the armored one. The first step into the driver’s seat is waist high on me.
Fall into Fiction Workshop in October
Lonely vs. Being Alone…
Writers are by nature solitary creatures. Oh, we do seek each other out from time to time to compare notes, share tips of the trade, and to reassure ourselves that we aren’t truly alone because all mankind has succumbed to a zombie apocalypse except for us and we somehow missed it while we were being alone.
Take the opportunity not to be alone, in some of the best company. Come join us in Eau Claire on October 8 for our Fall into Fiction Workshop, featuring journalist, editor, and best-selling author Candace Havens. In the morning the focus is on “The Book Map: Plotting Your High Concept Ideas,” and in the afternoon, it’s “Fast Draft and Revision Hell.” Arrive early and join us for book signings and a pizza party Friday night. Open to writers of all genres.
Green Bay Hosts Randi Alexander in September
Writing Sexy Love Scenes
Keep your readers engrossed in your stories by creating love scenes that are romantic, emotional, and sensually descriptive. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Randi Alexander is coming to town to help us learn to write steamy sex scenes. In this interactive, hands-on workshop, we will focus on: 1) building sexual tension throughout your book, 2) producing physical love scenes and climaxes that are emotional, unique, and unforgettable, and 3) ways to give your readers the impact they crave during the quiet moments of afterglow snuggling. You’ll learn to ask yourself two easy questions as you write, and the answers to these questions will make every scene emotionally gripping, sensually gratifying, or both! Find out more…
Chapter Service Award
It’s that time of year again when we accept nominations for the Chapter Service Award, which honors a member who has given greatly of time and talent to WisRWA over the previous year or years. See the About page for more information.
WisRWA to Tour Newberry Library in September
WisRWA members are invited to join an exclusive private tour of the Newberry Library in Chicago on Saturday, September 17. Organized by Maureen Welli, area coordinator for the Milwaukee Area, the tour should have something of interest for historical romance writers, and everyone else too. Read more…
WisRWA’s Golden Heart Finalists
Congratulations to WisRWA members Karen Marcam and Melonie Johnson. They’ve been selected as finalists for RWA’s Golden Heart contest.
The Golden Heart is a national contest that promotes excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding manuscripts written by members who have not published a Novel or Novella. Golden Heart winners receive a gold, heart-shaped necklace in recognition of their achievements.
Karen is a finalist in Historical Romance for her manuscript “Saving Columbine Ranch.” Read more about Karen. Melonie is a finalist in Contemporary Romance for “Sometimes You Need a Sexy Scot.” Read more about Melonie.
Congratulations Karen and Melonie!