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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.

2026 Meetings & Events

Upcoming Meetings & Events

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, Feb 07
February Meeting with Misty Zaugg
Online
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Feb 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Online
Please join us on February 7th when ECRW welcomes Misty Zaugg who will present on ways to use AI during the planning stage of your writing.
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.

Past Meetings & Events

Sat, Jan 17
Writers Retreat
Online
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Jan 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Online
ECRW is holding another Zoom Writers Retreat! Join us on January 17th, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm for awesome writing sessions, conversations, and the company of other writers.
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.