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Romance Writers of America/New York City, Inc. is an inclusive organization that welcomes writers from all backgrounds and stages in their career. We strive to promote excellence in romantic fiction and advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through networking, advocacy, dissemination of information, professional education, and publications.

Over the years, we have hosted industry and business panels with editors, agents, marketing and media specialists, lawyers, and tax professionals. We have organized craft presentations with bestselling authors, and we run an annual contest for unpublished manuscripts.

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July 12, 2025

Media Maven: Book TV, Podcast and Media Interviews to Expand Your Author Brand

Presenter: Carol VanDenHende

Step into the spotlight with confidence and finesse! Introducing “Media Maven: Book TV, Podcast, and Media Interviews to Expand Your Author Brand” – the workshop designed for authors ready to expand beyond social media to explore TV, podcasts and more.

Are you an author interested in sharing your story, insights, and expertise with a wider audience? Consider the power of TV, radio, magazines and podcasts to reach your audience. Led by a marketing professional, this workshop provides you with the practical knowledge and tools to build your media presence.

In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn how to craft compelling pitches that captivate producers and hosts, and prepare for your on-camera presence. You’ll be empowered to shine brightly in any media spotlight!

But the Media Maven workshop goes beyond just landing interviews – it’s about building a lasting brand. Dive deep into strategies for leveraging media appearances to grow your audience and awareness, and live your brand.

Email info@rwanyc.com for more information or the Zoom link.

August 2, 2025

Making the Most of Author Ads and Marketing
Dan Wood, Draft2Digital

September 6, 2025

How to Prepare for a Book Signing
Jean Joachim, Liz O'Connor, Ursula Renée

October 4, 2025

Adding Realism to Your Writing - Lawyers
Lynette Hoag, Esq.

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RWA/NYC believes authors should embrace whatever publishing avenue works best for them. Therefore, we have authors who are traditional published, self-published and hybrid. Our members are published in full-length fiction, as well as shorter formats, in a broad array of sub-genres. They have also won numerous industry awards, including the RITA, Golden Heart Awards, and the Prism award. They appear on bestseller lists in the New York Times and USA Today, and on bestseller lists at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

July 12, 2025

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