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. 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by helping writers become published in the romance genre and providing a place where writers — both published and unpublished — can come for growth, support, inspiration, and education.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, Dec 06
December Meeting (hybrid)
Magnolia Branch, Seattle Public Library
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Dec 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Magnolia Branch, Seattle Public Library, 2801 34th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199, USA
Please join us in person or online to celebrate our communities, wins, learning experiences, and discuss goals for the upcoming year
Sat, Dec 06
December Write In (hybrid)
Magnolia Branch, Seattle Public Library
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Dec 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Magnolia Branch, Seattle Public Library, 2801 34th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199, USA
After the December monthly meeting, please join us in person or online for a write in.
Sat, Jan 03
A Day With Roland Denzel and Your Author Brain
online
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Jan 03, 2026, 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM PST
online
Please join us on January 3rd as Emerald City Romance Writers welcomes health coach and wellness expert, Roland Denzel. Roland will present an in-depth look at his "Author Brain" method of health and wellness.
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.