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A Message from our President


“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.”
~~Vista M. Kelly

Welcome to Colorado Romance Writers where our motto is TOGETHER WE CAN!

Writing, like the snowflake, can be a fragile thing. All alone in front of our keyboards, the world we’ve chosen to immerse ourselves in can be wondrous and exciting and new. It can also be aggravating, confusing, even intimidating. CRW is full of unique snowflakes drifting along individual paths but, stick us together, and look at the beauty we create.

It’s one of the things I love about CRW, the camaraderie and support members find here. I’m not just talking about those who keep the organization running although, without them, the picture wouldn’t be nearly as pretty. I’m talking about our members. The questions asked, the triumphs celebrated, the sorrows commiserated, and the knowledge we share creates a unique bond between all of us at CRW. We encourage you to join us and make this organization “yours”.

There are a lot of exciting events in the works for 2008…new monthly programs and workshops, our annual Writer’s Retreat, Published Authors Luncheon, and the annual Workshop and Awards Luncheon, to name a few. We offer networking, the latest in market news, critique groups, question and answer sessions, two nationally recognized writing contests, a monthly newsletter full of informative articles, and a library overflowing with excellent workshop tapes, CDs and books. I look forward to presenting lots of RWA® PRO® pins, silk roses, and First Sale medallions to our members over the next twelve months, too.

The most important thing we offer is support. We invite you to make CRW your home, a place to dream, share, groan, be encouraged and supported. We are committed to being the organization you need, whether you’re just taking your first steps toward publication or whether you’re a multi-published author. We’re delighted to welcome you.

Together We Can!

Karen Docter
President

May 10, 2008 -- CRW All Day Workshop and Awards Luncheon

FMI about this special workshop, including location, price, registration information, etc. go to Meetings & Workshops. [This is not a regular meeting.]

May 2008 Workshop with
Angela Knight

The first workshop will be on hostage negotiation and police procedures, where she will be joined by her husband, Michael. Michael is a polygraph examiner and hostage negotiator with the Sheriff’s department in South Carolina where they live. This is the same workshop that was a hit at RWA national.

The second workshop will be Mild or Wild - Love Scenes that Sizzle. Angela will present a special workshop on creating love scenes that are anything but ho-hum.

CRW Annual Awards
    CRW Awards for 2007
  • Writer of the Year - Kally Jo Surbeck
  • Newsletter Article of the Year - Lise Fuller
  • Keeper Award - Suzanne Brockman – OUT OF CONTROL (2002), Random House
  • Casey Awards - Karen Docter, Brenda Ellis
  • Bookseller of the Year - Gail O'Neil of Borders


NOW AVAILABLE! Nuts and Bolts

Writing a saleable novel is a complex process, combining creativity and craft. In Nuts and Bolts, fifteen of Colorado Romance Writers' published authors offer advice on the craft and the business based on their personal experiences. The booklet covers topics ranging from manuscript preparation, character development and effective use of point of view to contest entry, query letters and synopsis writing, right up to networking and self-promotion for the first time author.

Nuts and Bolts is affordably priced at $15.00 [$10 for CRW members] plus $1.69 for postage and handling.

Click here for a sample of what's inside.

For Members:
For Non Members:

Heart of the Rockies Contest for Unpublished Writers!
New timelines and Submissions!

CRW is proud to announce our HOR contest. This year will save you tons of money, as it’s all electronic. No more printing with ink and paper costs, no more postage and envelopes and return postage!

The deadlines are also different this year. Our contest is not yet open, but will begin accepting entries on May 1, 2008.

In the meantime, please feel free to read our rules of submissions and become familiar with the new formats.

Rena Marks
HOR Coordinator/2008
GoodnightSirene@aim.com

Colorado Romance Writers' purpose is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, to help writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, and to provide continuing support for writers within the romance publishing industry. Thank you for helping us to celebrate our 20th year as the Denver Affiliate of Romance Writers of America®.

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