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Learn about romance publishing trends, strengthen your craft, and find your writing community with ECRW. To join one of our upcoming meetings before joining the organization, please contact us.

2024 Meetings & Events

Upcoming Meetings and Events
  • Oct 12, 2024, 8:40 AM PDT – Oct 13, 2024, 5:30 PM PDT
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    Emerald City Writers Conference is designed for writers at every stage of their journey. Whether plotting your first novel or fine-tuning your next bestseller, you'll find valuable insights, practical advice, and a supportive community of fellow writers.
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  • Nov 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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    Discover how to transform your email strategy with this comprehensive session on writing emails that readers will love. Tammi Labrecque's presentation provides actionable tips to boost engagement and strengthen connections with your audience.
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  • Dec 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
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    If you've ever wanted to write faster and have more fun doing it, this workshop will teach you how to get the most out of your writing sessions while embracing the creative joy that inspired us to write in the first place.
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Past Meetings and Events
  • Sep 07, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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    The best writers understand that over 80% of human communication is non-verbal. Mary Buckham talks how to put that to work on the page. Dive deep into the elements of Body Language to learn how to put those elements to use in YOUR stories. Move beyond talking heads and bring your characters to life!
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  • Aug 17, 2024, 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.
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  • Aug 03, 2024, 10:00 AM PDT – Aug 04, 2024, 4:00 PM PDT
    Federal Way, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA
    Join us this August 3rd and 4th 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.
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  • Jul 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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    Discover how to use the Enneagram to write more consistent and realistic characters, along with resources to learn more about each type.
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  • Jun 01, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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    Join Lisa Hall-Wilson to learn the four layers of emotion for writing fiction, and how to blend them seamlessly to help readers connect emotionally to your characters and story.
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  • May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM PDT
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    ECRW is holding another Zoom Writers Retreat! Join us on May 18th, from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm for awesome writing sessions, conversations, and the company of your tribe.
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  • May 04, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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    Heather Hildenbrand discusses how many of us are plagued by intrusive, damaging thoughts—you’re not smart enough, you’re not creative enough, you’re stupid and ugly—and explain how this rhetoric takes hold and how to change those damaging thoughts.
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  • Apr 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
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    Join us on April Sixth, through Zoom, as Natalie Dale presents on Doc Talk—the lingo of the medical profession, and Medical conditions common in fiction. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions!
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  • Mar 16, 2024, 9:45 AM – 3:15 PM PDT
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    Please join us on March 16th as Emerald City Romance Writers welcomes bestselling fiction and nonfiction author Zoe York. Zoe will present two workshops.
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  • Feb 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM PST
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    ECRW is holding a Zoom Writers Retreat! Join us on February 24th, from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm for awesome writing sessions, conversations, and the company of your tribe.
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  • Feb 03, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
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    Join us as Liz Lincoln talks about writer's burnout. Discover practical strategies for renewing inspiration, from mindfulness techniques to playful writing exercises--genuine support and guidance tailored for writers by a writer who's been there.
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  • Jan 06, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
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    Erin Zak, who is a sapphic contemporary romance writer, will talk about writing holiday romances.
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