Romance Writers of America

More than 10,000 romance writers and related industry professionals are members of Romance Writers of America. RWA fosters connections between its members through the RWA website, , and its 145 local, online, and special-interest chapters. RWA's chapters provide opportunities for members to come together to discuss the industry and build connections.

Romance Writers of America hosts an annual conference that provides the perfect opportunity for authors to increase their knowledge of the business and network with industry professionals and fellow writers. The conference offers more than 100 workshops with topics ranging from beginning writing skills to the business of writing. Romance fiction editors and literary agents search for new talent in scheduled one-on-one interviews, give workshops, and network with attendees.

RWA also sponsors the RITA and Golden Heart Awards, the romance publishing industry's prestigious awards for published and unpublished romance writers. These awards recognize excellence in romance fiction.

As one of the largest writers associations, Romance Writers of America leverages its influence and credibility to advocate for authors. Also, RWA promotes the romance genre through outreach programs for librarians and booksellers. The outreach doesn't stop with librarians and booksellers, however. Romance Writers of America also sponsors an academic grant annually to develop and support academic research devoted to the genre.