Romance Writers of America® (RWA) is a nonprofit trade association whose mission is to advance the professional and common business interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy and by increasing public awareness of the romance genre.
RWA is committed to providing all of its members with an environment free from discrimination and harassment. RWA does not discriminate against or allow harassment of any member based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law. In order to create a safe and respectful environment, discrimination and harassment of any sort is prohibited in RWA.

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Congratulations to the RWA members who hit the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and/or USA Today best-seller lists this week!
 
We’re excited to announce that pitch sessions are back at the RWA Annual Conference!
 
We're excited to announce a slate of best-selling and award-winning authors is joining us at RWA2023 for the panel "How Many No's Before I Got a Yes."
 
Congratulations to the Santa Clara City Library, winner of the 2023 Romance Writers of America Library Grant!
 
Mosaic CIM Romance Writers of America chapter is a brand-new online special interest chapter.

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