
Greater Detroit Romance Writers
GDRW meets the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m., except for December.
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We are dedicated to supporting the writing goals of all our members through networking, featured speakers covering topics on craft or business, critique sessions, and pitch practice. We work to provide a stimulating and productive environment for both the aspiring and the professional writer.
2023 Dates:
For more information, click on the month.
January - Gwyn Jordan
July - Sierra London
Gwyn Jordan - Gold Dust Literary Agency
Sierra London - Marketing Presentation
February - Laurie Schnebly Campbell
August - Anjanette Barr
Laurie Schnebly Campbell - " Creating Your Hero's Fatal Flaw"
Anjanette Barr - "Traditional vs. Indie Publishing"
March - Sylvia Hubbard
September - Shelley Adina
Sylvia Hubbard - "Winning with Kindle Vella"
Shelley Adina
"Back-Cover Copy: A Hands-on Workshop"
April - Melanie Harlow
October - TBD
Melanie Harlow - "Writing "Unputdownable" Romance"
TBD
May - Jessica Errera
November - TBD
Literary Agent with the Jane Rotrosen Agency NYC
TBD
June - Becca Syme
December - Holiday Party
Better Faster Learning Academy
Members of GDRW are welcome to join us at a location to be announced on the second Tuesday of December at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate another year of our chapter, recognize the winner of our Joan Shapiro service award for 2023, receive prizes, and have fun!
A Recap of 2022 Speakers

Jan - Betina Krahn - "Publishing Over the Long Haul"
Feb - Shirley Jump
Mar - All Things Writerly Chat
Apr - Belle Calhoune & Reese Ryan - "Building Community in Diverse Small Town Romance"
May - Nancy Gideon - "Produce Without Excuse"
Jun - Nancy Yeaman - "Development: From Book to Television Movie"
Jul - Angelina Lopez - "How to Create Alpha Heroines Readers Will Root For"
Aug - LGBTQ+ Panel with Heather Novak, Celia Mulder, and Ava March
Sept - Beverly Jenkins
Oct - Meg Easton - "Writing Description That Will Immerse Readers in Your Story"
Nov - Zoe York
Dec - Holiday Party
How to Join...
Membership in GDRW is open to all persons seriously pursuing a writing career in the romance genre. Click button to find out more.