Romance Writers of America
30th Annual Conference
Orlando, Florida
July 28 - 31, 2010

RWA is proud to host its 30th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.

Be sure to join us to enhance your writing and knowledge of the ins and outs of publishing at more than 100 workshops; get the inside track at panels and round-tables featuring publishing professionals; schedule a one-on-one pitch meeting with an acquiring editor or literary agent; attend parties and network with the stars of romance fiction; and be a part of RWA's massive, 500-author strong "Readers for Life" charity book signing. And let's not forget the 2010 RITA and Golden Heart Awards.

Best-selling, award-winning author Nora Roberts will be the keynote speaker, and best-selling author Jayne Ann Krentz will speak at the Awards Luncheon. Sherrilyn Kenyon is the Librarians' Day speaker, and Sabrina Jeffries wraps up the conference by emceeing the 2010 RITA and Golden Heart Awards Ceremony.

The registration fees are as follows:

  • RWA member early registration fee (until July 1): $425
  • RWA member late registration fee: $475
  • Nonmember early registration fee (until July 1): $500
  • Nonmember late registration fee: $550

    • Emerald City Writer's Conference

    Hosted by the Greater Seattle Chapter RWA
    Date: October 1-3, 2010
    Where: Hilton Bellevue Hotel, Bellevue, WA
    Registration Now Open - Emerald City Writer's Conference
    Fee: $229/non-member   $209/member GSRWA

    We are excited to announce Alyssa Day will be the Opening Speaker Friday evening and Keynote Speaker for lunch on Saturday is Brenda Novak.

    Out, Out Damned Plot, A Conference in Five Acts

    Sponsor: The Utah Romance Writers of America
    Location: The Grand Summit at The Canyons in Park City, Utah
    Fee: $159–175.00; Late Fee $10 after 9/6/10
    Date: October 8–9, 2010
    Speakers: Featuring Catherine Feehan. Editors: Heather Osborn, TOR/MacMillan, and Candace Salima, Valor Publishing. Key Note Speaker: Sue Grimshaw, Borders. Agent: Laurie McLean, Larsen-Pomada Literary Agency. Conference Features: Author workshops, editor/agent panels, pitch appointments, Heart of the West Contest awards and booksigning, special surprise guests for YA Fae Soiree and the Kiss It and Send It Ceremony. FMI, www.utahrwa.com or Contact Lesli Lytle lmuirl@yahoo.com.

    The Beau Monde—Regency Set Specialty Chapter of RWA

    Location: WDW Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL
    Fee: $150/member  $175/non-member
    Date: July 28, 2010
    Program: Annual membership meeting, morning Regency-specific workshops, lunch with Keynote speaker Gaelen Foley, afternoon Regency-specific workshops, Soiree with Period dancing and Dance Master, announcement of The Royal Ascot Contest 2010 winners, Silent Auction. FMI, e-mail ankefontaine@gmail.com Subject: Beau Monde Conference 2010.