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 17
Gwyn Jordan
Literary Agent
April 18
Melanie Harlow
USA Today Bestselling Author
July 18
Sierra London
USA Today Bestselling Author
October 17
TBD
February 21
Laurie Schnebly Campbell
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May 16
Jessica Errera
Literary Agent
August 15
Anjanette Barr
Dunham Lit
November 21
TBD
March 21
Sylvia Hubbard
Award Winning Best Selling Author
June 20
Becca Syme
Better Faster Learning Academy
September 19
Shelley Adina
USA Today Bestselling Author
December TBD
GRDW is on break for the holiday! We will meet for dinner, awards, prizes, and fun. Closed to guests.
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.