Welcome to Emerald City Romance Writers

Dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction by educating and inspiring romance writers

Welcome to Emerald City Romance Writers, previously known as the Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America. We're dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction by helping writers become published in the romance genre and providing a place where writers — both published and unpublished — can come for growth, support, inspiration, and education.

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The membership of the Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America voted in October 2021 to disaffiliate from the national Romance Writers of America organization and to create Emerald City Romance Writers. We love welcoming new members and hope you will reach out to us with any questions you may have.

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Upcoming Events

Emerald City Romance Writers meetings are open to chapter members and guests. Since membership dues support the costs of hosting these meetings, we ask that visitors join our organization after one or two visits if they wish to continue attending.

If you would like to attend an upcoming board meeting, please contact us for arrangements.

Sat, Oct 04
A Day With Libbie Hawker and her Take Off Your Pants Method
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Oct 04, 2025, 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM PDT
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Please join us on October 4th as Emerald City Romance Writers welcomes bestselling fiction author Libbie Hawker. Libbie will present an in depth look at her Take Off Your Pants method of outlining.
Sat, Nov 01
Writing fast while retaining excellence and creative sustainability
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Nov 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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Craig Martelle explains his No Excuse November challenge and discusses the challenges of writing fast while maintaining quality and creative stability.
Sat, Feb 07
Dumas Bay Winter Writers Retreat 2026
Dumas Bay Center
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Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – Feb 08, 2026, 4:00 PM PST
Dumas Bay Center, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA
Join us this February 7th and 8th for an ECRW member writers retreat! This two day event includes meals, views, wifi, community and private writing space, and all the tea and coffee you can drink.
Sat, Jun 13
Emerald City Romance Author and Reader Event - Reader Tickets
South Seattle College
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Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Join us for a day filled with your favorite romance authors, book signings and more. Meet your favorite authors in person, connect with fellow romance readers, and immerse yourself in all things romance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate love, passion, and happily ever afters.