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OCTOBER 6, 2024

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Hosted by the beautiful Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT, this is sure to be a great day to network and get inspired to write! Meet and greet your favorite romance authors at the book signing, enter our tea cup raffle, and hear from Barnes and Noble about the Art of Events. Lunch will be provided. 

Sunday, October 6, 2024 11-5 PM​

Registration closes October 1 : $150

PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED REGISTERED UNTIL THE FORM HAS BEEN FILLED OUT AND PAYMENT IS MADE. REGISTRATION IS NON REFUNDABLE.

If you would like to attend but cannot due to financial hardship, we have two scholarships available. Please click the button below to apply.

Monthly Meetings

CTRWA meetings are held the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Topics focus on both the craft and business of writing.

​Benefits of Membership

ARE YOU READY TO UP YOUR WRITING GAME?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH OTHER WRITERS?

​DO YOU NEED SOME INSPIRATION? 

​Interested in attending a meeting, but not sure if CTRWA is right for you? Prospective members are allowed to attend two meetings for free! Click the link below to sign up.

From forums and meetings to critique groups and mentorship programs, CTRWA can help take your writing to the next level.

JOIN US FOR A CONFERENCE THAT IS SURE TO GET YOU ON "THE WRITE" TRACK. CTRWA is thrilled to welcome:

NY Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author

Kristan Higgins

He Said, She Said: Writing Great Dialogue

Great dialogue can make or break your story. It drives pacing, clues us in to the character's personality, and helps us identify with them. Learn from a master of wit what it takes to make your dialogue sparkle (and if we know Kristan, this is sure to be an entertaining presentation!)

Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author

Jamie Beck

Choosing the Right Point of View

You may think you understand point of view, but how can you be sure which one is the strongest choice for your story? Let Jamie help you master your story telling technique by connecting on a deeper level with your readers.

Jason Wrench

Don't Underestimate the Importance of Body Language!

This workshop will focus on the critical role of nonverbal behavior in fiction writing. Participants will delve into how gestures, facial expressions, and body language can express a character's emotions and intentions, adding layers of depth and realism to the narrative. We will explore techniques for effectively embedding nonverbal cues into prose to enhance character development and enrich the storytelling experience. This session is designed to help writers better understand and utilize nonverbal communication to create more nuanced and engaging characters.

Connecticut Chapter of Romance Writers of America

Listen to our president and several other excellent Connecticut romance writers discuss romance on CT NPR's Where We Live! https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2024-05-24/beyond-fabio-diving-into-the-world-of-romance-novels-and-literature

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Meet and mingle with local and national writers both published and non-published. Writers from all genres welcome.

Established 1981. ​​CTRWA is a division of Romance Writers of America.​

NOVEMBER PRESENTATION:

JAMIE K. SCHMIDT: CRAFTING QUERRY LETTERS

We all hate writing them. A query letter is a necessary evil if you want to go the traditional publishing route. But how do you write a letter that stands out in a crowd? What needs to be included? Jamie will share her tips on writing the best letter you can write to get yourself noticed!