Welcome
Welcome to the New Jersey Romance Writers. NJRW is chapter 34 of Romance Writers of America. We are a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing support, information and resources to both published and unpublished authors.
Our goal is to provide its members with a network of support and resources in the field of romance writing, to act as a central information point for activities in the field of romance writing and the romance publishing industry, and to advance the writing interests of its members.
NJRW Mission Statement
New Jersey Romance Writers Inc (NJRW) was chartered, as a state chapter (chapter 34) of Romance Writers of America, in 1984 to serve as a nonprofit trade association for romance writers. The mission of New Jersey Romance Writers is to advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers by providing support, educational information and resources to both published and unpublished authors.
Although the association is called New Jersey Romance Writers, membership is not limited to individuals living in the state of New Jersey. NJRW fosters connections between its members through the NJRW Web site, www.njromancewriters.org, a private yahoogroups loop, and membership newsletter, and provides opportunities for members to come together to discuss the industry and build connections with fellow romance writers.
New Jersey Romance Writers hosts one of the largest regional conferences 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 dozens of workshops with topics ranging from beginning writing skills to the business side of writing. Romance fiction editors and literary agents search for new talent in scheduled one-on-one interviews, give workshops, and network with attendees.
NJRW also sponsors the romance publishing industry's prestigious awards for published and unpublished romance writers — the Golden Leaf and the Put Your Heart In A Book contests. These awards recognize excellence in romance fiction.
New Jersey Romance Writers promotes the romance genre through its presence at the NAIBA trade show for independent booksellers as well as its Booksellers Luncheon held in conjunction with the NJRW conference.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this diverse and growing community, visit the Join Us section for more information.
Special Event
NJRW Special Event: Before You Hit Send Master Editing Workshop with Angela James
May 18, 2013
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.
Workshop: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee for all-day workshop: $20.00 NJRW members/$30.00 non-members
(A buffet-style lunch is available onsite; lunch is on your own.)
Pre-Registration required on myRWA. See special event page for details
Our Conference
The NJRW 2013 Put Your Heart in a Book Conference!
Dream Big – Write Now!
October 18- 19, 2013
Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel
Iselin, NJ
Featured Speakers
Connie Brockway – Luncheon
Diana Cosby – Keynote
Eloisa James
Special Presentation*
Margaret Mallory
Pre-Conference Speaker
*First 100 Registrants only!
Eloisa James and Connie Brockway will be conducting the Special Presentation together! Don’t miss their workshop: The Fabulous, Sexy Novella. Register early to ensure your ticket.
Workshops presenters include...
- Gina Ardito
- Leanne Banks
- Shea Berkley
- Terri Brisbin
- Kelsey Browning
- Jaci Burton
- Christine Bush
- Karen Chaplin
- Thea Devine
- Morgan Doremus
- Vicky Dreiling
- Leigh Duncan
- Melissa Foster
- Tina Gabrielle
- Deborah Gilbert
- Adrienne Giordano
- Shirley Hailstock
- Anne Hawkins
- Treva Harte
- Gwen Hernandez
- Elizabeth Hoyt
- Madeline Hunter
- Joyce Lamb
- Joan Leacott
- Virginia Kantra
- Laura Kaye
- Julie Kenner
- Lou Kroeck
- Sally MacKenzie
- Tracy March
- Susan Meier
- Cathy Maxwell
- Carla Neggers
- Alysia Palacios
- Jane Porter
- Hope Ramsay
- Eric Ruben
- Phil Sexton
- Shiloh Walker
- Rebecca York
For more information, please contact Nicole Doran (Conference Chair) or Penni DePaul (Asst Conference Chair).
Find Us on the Web
Our Next Meeting
Topic: Harlequin Day: Presented by Harlequin and NJRW with Harlequin team
When: June 15, 2013
Where: The Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave., Iselin, NJ 08830
Upcoming Meetings
Harlequin Day: Presented by Harlequin and NJRW
June 15, 2013
No Meeting Due to RWA National Conference
July 20, 2013
TBA
August 17, 2013
TBA
September 21, 2013
NJRW Put Your Heart in a Book Conference
October 19, 2013