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The purpose of RIRW is to promote excellence in women's and popular fiction, to help writers become published and establish careers, and to provide continuing support for writers within the publishing industry.

Next Meeting

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:30 (note time change)

Kristan Higgins

Defining and Refining Voice

 

Comments like "You have it or you don't" just aren't helpful when it comes to voice, arguably the most important factor in writing. Kristan breaks down the elements that contribute to voice using a variety of examples of distinctive writers from Jennifer Crusie to Ernest Hemingway. In addition, she introduces exercises that help define and strengthen an author's voice in this lively, interactive workshop.

Speaker's Bio: Bestselling, award-winning author Kristan Higgins has been called "one of the most honest and creative voices in contemporary romance." In 2008, she won the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA Award in Single Title Contemporary for CATCH OF THE DAY, and has been nominated again this year for TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. Author of six romantic comedies for HQN Books, Kristan lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband, two lovely children and a devoted mutt. Her latest release, THE NEXT BEST THING, is set in Rhode Island.

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Membership Benefits: Membership Requirements:
 10 Monthly Meetings

 Monthly Newsletter:
    Romantically Speaking

 Annual One-Day Mini Conference

 Annual Retreat

 Critiquing Service

 RIRW Library

 Book Sales

 Writer's Email Loop

 Dues are $30.00 per year

 RIRW believes that in order to succeed, writers must actively pursue their craft. The following requirements must be met to maintain membership in the group:

  • Within one year of joining, individuals must show evidence of having written a proposal (three chapters and a synopsis.)
  • Within two years, individuals must show evidence of having completed a manuscript.

Full details on membership benefits and requirements.

 

RIRW
Proudly Presents
Its Published Authors

 

Jo Ann Ferguson

Barbara Wallace

Janmarie Anello

Pat Grasso

Annette Blair

Hannah Howell

Liz Boardman

Gin Jones

Karen Frisch Dennen

Jocelyn Kelley

Jeanne Paglio

Blanche Marriott

Gail Eastwood

Lisa Norato

Donna Russo Morin

 

 

RIRW Officers

*       President:          Jeanine Spkes

*       Treasurer:         Donna Russo Morin

*       Program:           Terri Kennedy

*       Newsletter:       Tina O'Reilly


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