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Romance in the North
Alaska Chapter of Romance Writers of America

YAY FOR MAY!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Welcome to the Web site of the Alaska Chapter of Romance Writers of America!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED AKRWA's "BREAK-UP CONTEST"
Click on the "Contests" button!
Judging is taking place - Results will be posted mid-June.

  As a non-profit chapter of RWA, the AKRWA focuses on developing
and encouraging writing among our members, both published and unpublished.  Through monthly meetings and critique groups, mentorships, retreats, conferences, seminars, book signings, mediCa relations, and contests we support all stages of a writer's career.  We host one contest each year and encourage all members to participate in planning and/or judging. 

As a small chapter, we encourage all writers and work with other organizations in our area.  Alaska is a perfect setting in which to write.  With long winter nights, long summer days, and beautiful scenery, there is inspiration waiting around every corner.

We invite you to visit our monthly chapter meetings -- they are open to the public and you may visit up to three times without committing to membership.  Please note that critique meetings are not open to non-members. See below for the next chapter meeting place and time.  If you'd like a membership application you can download it here:  
Download Membership Application
You must be a member of the national Romance Writers of America in order to join AKRWA.  Please see link on the side of this page for more information on the national organization.

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CHAPTER & CRITIQUE MEETINGS

Regular Chapter Membership/Business meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Non-members should feel free to join us and see what we're about.  You may attend up to three chapter meetings before deciding whether to join.  Membership requirements include joining the national RWA organization.  For info go to www.rwanational.org

 Next AKRWA membership meeting :
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 6:00-8:00 p.m. 
MEETING WILL BE AT BORDERS BOOKS - OLD SEWARD AND DIMOND.  Program will be announced.

Critique meetings are held on Tuesdays.  They are open to current members of AKRWA only. Exact dates are announced here, at the chapter meetings, and on the Web site calendar.  Critique meetings are held at Jitters Coffee House in Eagle River at 5:00pm. 

Next critique meeting:
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 5:00 p.m.

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QUOTES of the Month:

"Writing a novel is like driving a car at night.  You 
can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole 
trip that way."
E.L. Doctorow

"Never mistake motion for action."
Ernest Hemingway

Benefits of Membership
So much more than monthly meetings!

Members receive support via e-mail, critique meetings, writing exercises and guest speakers or programs at monthly meetings.  Tip sheets, Web-links, personal interaction, updated market reports and contest news are also provided.  Members are also invited to join the AKRWA Yahoo loop.  Retreats and conferences are a part of the yearly agenda as well.

Yearly membership rates are $25.00.  Payments can be made by check or cash when in person.  Download Membership Application