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Join us this April and enjoy Courtney Milan's presentation on building a readership that "sticks" with you from book to book. Publishing has changed tremendously in the 21st century, and readership has as well. Courtney can teach you what you need to know to attract and keep your readers. For our booktalk, Heather Lire will be reading from her recent release, Second Chance at Forever.See More

MEETING IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. ALL MEETINGS AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH."Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a Book Blogger But Were Afraid to Ask" with Heather Sands w/a Heather LireCome to this month's presentation and learn all about book blogs and reviews! Please RSVP so our hostess has a good head count. Thanks!See More

The Writer's Guide to Taxes with Danica Favorite-McDonaldCome to this month's presentation and learn all you need to know about taxes and your writing business.See More

A Deep Editing Guide to Making Your Openings PopThis power-packed workshop teaches writers how to deep edit to empower openings. Deep editing techniques that will be covered include power words, backloading, linear load, style and structure, objective constructs, scene-themed words, and cadence-driven rhetorical devices. We will also address what the reader needs in the first few paragraphs and the two promises writers give readers on the first page.Margie Lawson —psychotherapist, editor, and…See More

Please come to the November meeting of the Colorado Romance Writers chapter of the Romance Writers of America.As usual, the meeting will be fun and informative with a delicious lunch, Cheers & Tears, updates on CRW accomplishments and the Romance writing industry, as well as a knowledgeable speaker to help you expand your understanding of the Craft. To ensure we have enough food for everyone and our speaker will be prepared with enough handouts (if appropriate), please respond to the email…See More

CRW Meeting - July 14, 2012Please come to the July meeting of the Colorado Romance Writers chapter of the Romance Writers of America.As usual, the meeting will be fun and informative with a delicious lunch, Cheers & Tears, updates on CRW accomplishments and the Romance writing industry, as well as a knowledgeable speaker to help you expand your understanding of the Craft. Also this month we're having Book Talk where one of our published authors is spending a few minutes during the lunch…See More

CRW Meeting - June 9, 2012Please come to the June meeting of the Colorado Romance Writers chapter of the Romance Writers of America.As usual, the meeting will be fun and informative with a delicious lunch, Cheers & Tears, updates on CRW accomplishments and the Romance writing industry, as well as a knowledgeable speaker to help you expand your understanding of the Craft.To ensure we have enough food for everyone and our speaker will be prepared with enough handouts (if appropriate), please…See More

CRW Meeting - April 14, 2012Please come to the April meeting of the Colorado Romance Writers chapter of the Romance Writers of America.As usual, the meeting will be fun and informative with a delicious lunch, Cheers & Tears, updates on CRW accomplishments and the Romance writing industry, as well as a knowledgeable…See More

CRW Meeting - December 10, 2011Come one, come all to the 2011 CRW Loving the Holidays potluck party. This event will be catered by YOU! Check out the database on the CRW Yahoo Loop to find out what unique food item you can share at our annual Potluck luncheon.No matter what holiday you observe during this wonderful time of year, it's always good to get together with your fellow writers for a little holiday cheer!Bring a dish, bring a friend!Agenda11:00 am ~ Board meeting12:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm…See More