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 helping us continue bringing excellent programming content by donating to RCRW.
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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June 14, 2025 Programming Announcement
Loglines…What are they and what can they do for you?
Join New York Times bestselling author Terri Reed as we discuss loglines and how to make them work for you. We’ll go over what loglines aren’t, what they are, look at examples, and practice writing loglines for your stories.
Presenter Bio:
New York Times bestselling author, Terri Reed’s romance and romantic suspense novels have appeared on Publishers Weekly #1 Bestseller, Nielsen’s Bookscan’s top fifty, Amazon #1 Bestsellers, and featured in USA Today. Her books have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America RITA contest, the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, as well as a three-time finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers The Carol Award contest. Her book A Family Under the Christmas Tree was turned into a Hallmark movie and titled, Picture Perfect a Christmas. Contact Terri @ P.O. Box 19555 Portland, OR 97224 [email protected]
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July 12, 2025 Programming Announcement
Moving from Exclusivity to Wide Distribution: Draft 2 Digital with Mark Leslie Lefebvre
As the publishing landscape continues to evolve, authors have never had more control over the audiences they seek to entertain. Some platforms incentivize exclusive, limited distribution, but that still means missing out on a wider market of potential readers. If you’ve been looking to explore the benefits of going wide as an indie author, join Draft2Digital’s Mark Leslie Lefebvre as he shares strategies and suggestions to give you the best chance to succeed transitioning to wide distribution.
Presenter Bio:
Mark Leslie Lefebvre is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in writing, publishing, and bookselling. Since 2018, he has brought that wealth of experience to Draft2Digital, serving as its Director of Business Development to help the indie author community grow and flourish. See More at: Draft 2 Digital
August 9, 2025 Programming Announcement
Self-Publishing. Mary’s Journey.
- Traditional vs. Self-Publishing. Things to consider.
- What works / doesn’t work…Your knowledge.
- Wisdom to consider before you are too far down the path.
- What is needed to prepare a manuscript: Editing, Cover Design and Pagination.
BIO
Mary Oldham is a three-time Golden Heart Finalist for her manuscripts: Laura Takes a Lover, A Night at the Rosemont, and Chemical Attraction with the Romance Writers of America.
After having two agents over seven years who failed to sell her manuscripts, she decided to self-publish. Since October 2021, she has published fifteen books, including four series and two stand-alone novels. Her sales exceed 140,000 copies. In 2022, her first book, The Silver Linings Wedding Dress Auction was optioned by Hallmark. Mary, along with screenwriting partner, Gildart Jackson, wrote the screenplay for the movie entitled, Silver Linings. Eventually, the movie was shelved, but as a result, Mary is now a member of the Writers Guild of America.
As an outside digital sales executive and with over 30 years of marketing experience, Mary’s favorite part of the publishing process is the marketing.
Her motto: Take that leap of faith. Follow your dreams. Find out more about Mary at: www.maryoldham.com
Sept 13, 2025 Programming Announcement
Circulate! Getting Your Books into Libraries with Lisa Rabey (she/they) | Nerd Girl Industries
Circulate! Getting Your Books into Libraries gives authors the tools and knowledge to get their books on a library’s shelves, do author readings, or present a book talk. Authors will learn how libraries acquire materials, who to contact at the library, and how to create a sell sheet. Although the workshop does not guarantee results, it does give authors a leg up on paving a working relationship with their library.
BIO
Lisa Rabey is many things: a writer, a librarian, an instructor, and importantly, a consumer of trashy TV and heaving bosom books. She lives in N. Michigan with her husband (who she sometimes likes) and their persnickety pug (who sometimes likes her). Her favorite Elizabeth Bennet is Keira Knightley. You can find Lisa at https://lisarabey.com.