All Monthly Meetings are Virtual until further notice.
Members can find the programming meeting links on the RCRW’s forum and on the private Facebook page.
Guests may attend two meetings to help make their decision to join. Some meetings are exclusive to RCRW members only, such as the December holiday workshop. Please contact [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance for a link to access the remote meeting. We use the Zoom software.
Meetings and Programs are live and are not recorded.
We ask Guests who attend their second Virtual Programming Workshop to please consider donating to RCRW to help us continue to bring excellent content by going to this link.
Please note that the meeting platform has changed to Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the correct monthly link.
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Virtual Meeting Schedule
Rose City Romance Writers (RCRW) meets the second Saturday of each month.
Meeting are at no-cost for RCRW Members. People are welcome to attend our meetings, up to two times, before they are required to become RCRW chapter members.
10-11(ish): Chapter business meeting
11-12:30(ish): Workshop/presentation
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Special Programming Series for November and January
In November, Award-winning writer Eric Witchey will present “Fluency in Writing, Reading, and Internalized Story.” In January, he will present a follow-on seminar called “Fluency in Dramatic Scenes, the Building Block of All Stories.”
While both seminars work as stand-alone experiences, participating in both will provide a more powerful understanding of the concepts presented because they work together.
Both Presentations will be 90 minutes, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific Time
Non-RCRW Members Donations of $20.00 to attend each workshop.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
November 9, 2024 Programming Announcement
Eric Witchey
Title of presentation
Fluency in Writing, Reading, and
Internalized Story
Description of presentation
The seminar will include a writer’s summary of the neurophysiology of reading in a way that allows understanding of why a powerful, emotion-based tool works to keep readers engaged. Mr. Witchey will demonstrate the tool and how it affects every aspect of narrative craft. This fairly simple tool supports development of all stories, from flash fiction to complex multi-POV, multi-timeline novels. Participants will use the tool in the seminar and leave the seminar with a handout that will allow review and support further practice. Mr. Witchey has committed to answering follow-on questions in the order they are received the week after the meeting. Depending on the nature of and volume of questions, it may take longer than a week for him to provide useful answers.
Bio
Eric Witchey has sold stories under several names and in 13 genres, including sweet romance and suspense romance. His tales have been translated into multiple languages, and his credits include over 170 stories, including 5 novels and two collections. In addition to supporting aspiring writers by teaching hundreds of conference seminars, his Fiction Fluency seminars have helped many writers rise to paid publication. His work has received recognition from New Century Writers, Writers of the Future, Writer’s Digest, Independent Publisher Book Awards, International Book Awards, The Eric Hoffer Prose Award Program, Short Story America, the Irish Aeon Awards, and other organizations. His How-to articles have appeared in The Writer Magazine, Writer’s Digest Magazine, and other print and online magazines.
Official Site for Eric Witchey and the Fiction Fluency creative writing programs: ericwitchey.com
January 11, 2025 Programming Announcement
Eric Witchey
Title of presentation
Fluency with Dramatic Scenes, The
Building Block of All Stories
Description of presentation
During the seminar, he will demonstrate use of a powerful emotion-driven tool for the development of four-layered dramatic scenes that keep the reader fully immersed in emotional lives of the characters in the world of your story. The seminar will include brainstorming and hands-on writing, and Participants will leave the seminar with a handout that will allow review and support for further practice. Mr. Witchey has committed to answering follow-on questions in the order they are received the week after the meeting. Depending on the nature of and volume of questions, it may take longer than a week for him to provide useful answers.
Bio
Eric Witchey has sold stories under several names and in 13 genres, including sweet romance and suspense romance. His tales have been translated into multiple languages, and his credits include over 170 stories, including 5 novels and two collections. In addition to supporting aspiring writers by teaching hundreds of conference seminars, his Fiction Fluency seminars have helped many writers rise to paid publication. His work has received recognition from New Century Writers, Writers of the Future, Writer’s Digest, Independent Publisher Book Awards, International Book Awards, The Eric Hoffer Prose Award Program, Short Story America, the Irish Aeon Awards, and other organizations. His How-to articles have appeared in The Writer Magazine, Writer’s Digest Magazine, and other print and online magazines.
Official Site for Eric Witchey and the Fiction Fluency creative writing programs: ericwitchey.com
February 8, 2025 Programming Announcement
Gemini Writer’s Studio
Title of presentation
Ask An Editor Panel
Description of presentation
Eva, Romy and Julie are the owners of Gemini Writer’s Studio where they offer online workshops, the Rough to Revised: Self-Editing for Impact program, and one-on-one editing and writing consulting to “Make your next book your best book.” Together, they have the combined experience of over 25 years in the writing, editing and publishing business. They have seen it all. Join us as we gain insight from them followed by a live Q&A session where you may ask about all things editing.
Presenter bios (in order of pictured)
Eva Fox Mate
Eva Fox Mate is a published romance author of the Hughes Brothers Trilogy, and is a literary consultant based out of beautiful Denver, Colorado. She delights in helping others with their literary journeys, from blank page to finished manuscript. Her eight years of experience as an author, writing coach and editor are valuable assets to the both the newbie writer and the seasoned professional.
Romy Sommer
Romy Sommer is the author of seven contemporary romance novels published by HarperCollins London, and she has also indie-published a further eight books under her own name and a pseudonym. With her Hollywood romance novel, Not a Fairy Tale, Romy became the first South African to be nominated for the prestigious RWA Rita award in 2016.
As the founder and first chairperson of ROSA (Romance writers Organization of South Africa), Romy discovered a passion for working with and growing aspiring writers which led her to a new career as a writing coach and developmental editor. She pioneered writing courses for Savvy Authors, Now Novel, and RWA (Romance Writers of America) before joining Gemini Writer’s Studio.
Find out more about Romy and her books on www.romysommer.com
Julie Cameron
Julie Cameron is an author of award-winning contemporary romance novels and screenplays with diverse experience in content editing, consulting, writing, blogging, screenwriting, and self-publishing. Through her company, Landon Literary and her partnership with Gemini Writer’s Studio, she has established herself as a successful mentor and coach with over ten years of experience working with both published and non-published authors.
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As things are rapidly changing, RCRW is adjusting to be able to keep our community connected while also doing what is best for our members. PCC has cancelled our room reservation. RCRW is still having our monthly meeting but as a VIRTUAL option only. The meeting link and phone number has been posted to the RCRW Forum for member access.
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