Chicago-North Romance Writers

Supporting members in their romance writing journeys and publishing careers. Not affiliated with RWA. All meetings virtual.
➡️ host of @ChicagoSF2026 conference

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

We are on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook: Follow us for updates! (Bluesky name is the same as Twitter)

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Next meeting: Mon 6/8/26
Query Quest: The Hunt for Representation with David Griffin Brown
Lets dissect intentionally terrible fake query letters and synopses to highlight common misfires!
Virtual mtg 7pm CST
Guests:contact us at our website!

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Join us for our May meeting Monday May 11.
Our Saturday May 16 meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Want to join us? Request a guest link: https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby
#chicagowriter #amwriting #romanceauthor #bookpublishing

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Join us for our May meetings - all virtual!
Request a guest link: https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby
#chicagowriter #amwriting #romanceauthor #romancebooks

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Join us Mon April 13, 2026 7 pm CST (virtual) with Eric Smith for our April program.
Eric is an award-winning Young Adult author and literary agent living in Philadelphia. He’s worked with NYT bestselling and critically acclaimed authors across genres - https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Our next meeting: Mon April 13, 2026 7 pm CST (virtual)
with Eric Smith is an award-winning Young Adult author and literary agent living in Philadelphia. He’s worked with New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed authors across genres and categories.

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

The last day to register for @ChicagoSF2026 writers conference is April 7!
We have a virtual option if you can't make it to Chicago!
Don't miss out on 40+ workshops on writing craft, book marketing, and author life programs
https://t.co/7AjdGyTK76

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Join us in Chicago OR online to level up your writing craft and book marketing skills: Chicago Spring Fling Writers Conference: Grab our last discount through March 20:
SFSALE - $100 off regular in-person
SFSALEV - $75 off regular virtual
https://t.co/S9Ig7GLyOh

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Our next meeting: Ask an agent with Lissa Woodson of The Macro Group
Saturday March 21, 2026 at 10 am Central
Want to visit? Contact us at our website!
https://t.co/CQByh13ay2
#amquerying #amwriting

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Want to connect with your people and level up your craft? Pitch your book? Learn to market books like a pro?
Join us for our Spring Fling Writers Conference!
SFSALE - $100 off regular in-person hybrid ticket
SFSALEV - $75 off regular virtual ticket
https://t.co/bCvzb8yCc1

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

We're having a sale!
Discount codes get you access to all of this at our writers' conference:
Virtual or in-person in Chicago
40+ workshops
Networking event
Keynotes
Pitch appts with editors & agents
Vendors
Silent auction
Book signing
Gala dinner
https://t.co/bCvzb8yCc1

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Join us for our spring conference featuring over 40 workshops!
Plus: keynote speakers, master classes, book signing, charity gala
Our MARCH Sale ends 3/20/26:
SFSALE - $100 off regular in-person ticket
SFSALEV - $75 off regular virtual ticket
https://t.co/bCvzb8yCc1

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Join us for this panel of queer authors talking about writing romances featuring all the wonderful letters in LGBTQIA+ on Monday March 9, 2026 at 7 pm Central.
Want to virtually visit?
Contact us: https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Looking for your romance writer community?
Join us for our next meeting where Lora Amigo from Pink Couch Books in Wilmette, IL shares what she's learned from opening a micro romance bookstore
Monday Feb. 9, 2026 7pm CST - virtual
Want to visit? Contact us: https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Promote your brand or business while helping us deliver a top-notch conference experience!
Many sponsorship tiers are available for our Spring Fling Writers Conference this April 2026. Details here:
https://t.co/9KjEd5tKQd

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Our next meeting: Lora Amigo shares what she's learned so far from opening a micro romance bookstore, Pink Couch books in Wilmette, IL
Monday February 9, 2026 7pm CST - virtual
Want to virtually visit? Contact us at our website: https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Counting down to our 2026 Spring Fling Writers Conference!
Open to published and unpublished authors - in person at Royal Sonesta Hotel downtown Chicago OR virtual from your couch!
https://t.co/S9Ig7GLyOh

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Looking to level up your romance writing in 2026?
Join us for a conference packed with sessions, keynote speeches, and master classes - virtual or in person!
#RomanceAuthor #RomanceWriter #Chicago
https://t.co/S9Ig7GLyOh

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Our membership is open to romance authors of every sub-genre from anywhere in the world!

Join us for twice-monthly virtual writing craft and author career learning opportunities and monthly critique sessions and brainstorms.

https://t.co/rQZJtcNZby

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

Sat Jan 17, 2026 10 am CST (virtual)
Time Traveler’s Toolkit: Research Strategies for Authentic Storytelling with Amanda Skenandore
Discover practical strategies for uncovering the information you need and incorporating it effectively into your writing.
Contact us at our site!

[Chicago-North Romance Writers @ChicagoNorthRW]

January 12 Meeting – HOLIDAY PARTY!
Join us for a fun night of holiday games and celebrations, wherein we will recognize our members for their publications and achievements over the past year and bid farewell to 2025! Regular business meeting to follow
7:00 PM Central Time