Meetings and Events

Monthly Meetings

Tech Talks

From time to time, we feature one-hour meetings via Zoom about technology topics. These are a member benefit (no fee) and are announced via the newsletter and our Groups/io forum, where members will find links to register and the Zoom session.

Marketing Mojo

Typically the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Pacific, we'll gather via Zoom to review a variety of topics related to book marketing. This is a great benefit of membership!

September 8--Our topic for this session: Let’s talk swag and book event giveaway options. There are so many options to choose from, so how can we stand out from the crowd and offer readers something unique? Bring your ideas and share what you’re doing or what you’ve done in the past.

The session is free to NCRW members. Check the group forum for the Zoom link.

Writing Sprints

Need a little structure and team motivation to work on that important project? Give writing sprints a try!

Six times a week, several members meet online for a brief chat and timed periods of writing. Here's when we meet (all times Pacific):

Monday-Friday 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Monday/Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

The Zoom link and password are listed in the members' Groups.io forum. Another great reason to join NorCal Romance Writers!

(Note that there is no fee to participate in the sprints, but you must be a member of the group.)

Events

Periodically, we host special events such as half- or full-day workshops and weekend writing retreats featuring nationally-recognized authors and writing instructors.

Members are alerted via email and announcements in the quarterly e-newsletter. Notice will also be posted here.

Past Meetings and Events

Click here for a list of some of the speakers and topics presented at past monthly meetings, workshops and retreats.

NorCalRW typically meets the 4th Saturday of each month, online via Zoom (unless otherwise noted). Those who register and pay for the scheduled meeting will receive an email with the meeting's Zoom link. Be sure to pay at least three days in advance to allow time for the Zoom invitation to be issued.

Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. A brief business meeting begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by that month's program and speaker. We typically conclude by 12:00 noon. All times are US Pacific.

Charge for regular meetings:

Zoom meetings: NorCalRW members pay $15 to attend each meeting. The price for non-members is $25.

In-person "regular" meetings: NorCalRW members pay $25 to attend each meeting. The price for non-members is $35.

Fees are not refundable if you are unable to attend.

Upcoming Meetings:

September 28 (via Zoom)--The Business of Authors, with Terry Wells-Brown, with insights on setting up your author business and managing your author business. This includes education and research, place in the community, a production schedule, marketing and accounting.

Terry gives lectures on writing and the business of writing to writing groups around the US. She has authored several book series and is an active member of the 20Books/50K groups and numerous sprint groups.

Pay $15 if member, $25 if non-member. Pay to Northern California Romance Writers.

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October 26 (via Zoom)--Cupid's Arrow Publishing. Cupid’s Arrow Publishing is a new imprint focused on romantic tales of love and relationships, managed by members of the publishing teams that bring you Paper Angel Press, Water Dragon Publishing, Unruly Voices, and Graveside Press. Learn more about the features of traditional publishing through a small press and see if this is the right path for you!

November 16 is our annual Holiday Party! Come join your fellow NCRW members as well celebrate each other's successes and challenges from 2024...and toast (non-alcoholic, natch) our goals for 2025! We'll meet in the large conference room at Rancho Cordova City Hall. Details to come!