Frequently Asked Questions
Have some questions for Carolina Romance Writers? We do our best to answer them, but before you email us, here are a couple of fun facts about CRW.
1. Are there any published authors in your chapter?
Yes. CRW is home to several bestselling and award-winning authors in all genres of romance and romantic fiction. Check out our Published Authors and pick up one of their books to familiarize yourself with them.
2. I'm not published in print, but I am e-published. Can I still become a member?
As long as you are also a member of Romance Writers of America or become one at the time of joining CRW, then most definitely. To learn more about becoming a member of CRW, go to our Join CRW page.
3. Why do I have to be an RWA member before joining?
Carolina Romance Writers is a local chapter within the national organization, Romance Writers of America. You must have an RWA member number before CRW membership is granted. To learn more about becoming a member of CRW, go to our Join CRW page.
4. I'm not published yet. Can I still become a member?
Yes. We welcome romance writers of all levels. Our main objective is to help unpublished writers get published, and to offer a network of information and support for all writers. Check out some of our very talented and soon-to-be-published writers on our Members page.
5. Can I check out a meeting before joining?
Of course. Visitors are granted one free visit before joining. There is a $10 door charge for your second meeting which will be applied toward your membership dues when you join. You must join if you wish to return for a third visit. Previous CRW members looking to rejoin the chapter may attend 1 meeting in a 12 month period at the $10 door charge.
6. I'm interested in speaking at a meeting for CRW. What should I do?
Wonderful! Send our VP of Communications an email and she'll gladly contact you.
7. I'm interested in presenting an online workshop for CRW. What should I do?
Glad to have you. You can fill out the Web Presenter Online Form or email our Workshops Coordinator.
8. When and where does CRW meet?
CRW meets at Texas Land and Cattle in Concord, NC on the first Saturday of the month from 11:30am to 3:00pm except for specified months when the meeting date falls on a holiday weekend, at which point it will be moved to the second Saturday instead. Click HERE for more info.
9. How can I find out the next presentation topic?
Check out our Calendar.
10. I just finished a book. What should I do next?
First, congratulations on finishing that book. It's a huge milestone. Next, join RWA and CRW. The resource these two entities have are invaluable for the new writer, the new author, and the veteran author.
11. How can I contact CRW?
You may contact individual Board members HERE. Or send your question to info@carolinaromancewriters.com We look forward to hearing from you.
1. Are there any published authors in your chapter?
Yes. CRW is home to several bestselling and award-winning authors in all genres of romance and romantic fiction. Check out our Published Authors and pick up one of their books to familiarize yourself with them.
2. I'm not published in print, but I am e-published. Can I still become a member?
As long as you are also a member of Romance Writers of America or become one at the time of joining CRW, then most definitely. To learn more about becoming a member of CRW, go to our Join CRW page.
3. Why do I have to be an RWA member before joining?
Carolina Romance Writers is a local chapter within the national organization, Romance Writers of America. You must have an RWA member number before CRW membership is granted. To learn more about becoming a member of CRW, go to our Join CRW page.
4. I'm not published yet. Can I still become a member?
Yes. We welcome romance writers of all levels. Our main objective is to help unpublished writers get published, and to offer a network of information and support for all writers. Check out some of our very talented and soon-to-be-published writers on our Members page.
5. Can I check out a meeting before joining?
Of course. Visitors are granted one free visit before joining. There is a $10 door charge for your second meeting which will be applied toward your membership dues when you join. You must join if you wish to return for a third visit. Previous CRW members looking to rejoin the chapter may attend 1 meeting in a 12 month period at the $10 door charge.
6. I'm interested in speaking at a meeting for CRW. What should I do?
Wonderful! Send our VP of Communications an email and she'll gladly contact you.
7. I'm interested in presenting an online workshop for CRW. What should I do?
Glad to have you. You can fill out the Web Presenter Online Form or email our Workshops Coordinator.
8. When and where does CRW meet?
CRW meets at Texas Land and Cattle in Concord, NC on the first Saturday of the month from 11:30am to 3:00pm except for specified months when the meeting date falls on a holiday weekend, at which point it will be moved to the second Saturday instead. Click HERE for more info.
9. How can I find out the next presentation topic?
Check out our Calendar.
10. I just finished a book. What should I do next?
First, congratulations on finishing that book. It's a huge milestone. Next, join RWA and CRW. The resource these two entities have are invaluable for the new writer, the new author, and the veteran author.
11. How can I contact CRW?
You may contact individual Board members HERE. Or send your question to info@carolinaromancewriters.com We look forward to hearing from you.