Welcome To Windy City Romance Writers of America

Mission Statement:
As a chapter of Romance Writers of America, the mission of WindyCity is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, help writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

About Us:
Currently 80+ strong, our members include many multi-published authors who devote their time to supporting our soon-to-be published authors!

Purpose:
To create a stimulating and supportive environment for our membership.

Goal:
To support all members in their writing/publishing endeavors.

Meetings:
The Windy City chapter of RWA meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. General meetings are held the second Wednesday at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Conference room 55 S. Main Street, Naperville, Illinois. Meetings held the fourth Wednesday each month are Critique meetings and are held at the Lisle Library.

You may attend two meetings without obligation to join before deciding on membership.

Time:
7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

Dues:
Annual dues are $20 and due at the first meeting in March. Members joining mid-year will have dues pro-rated.

In order to join Windy City, you must first be a member of the national organization, Romance Writers of America®. Visit www.rwanational.org for information on becoming a member. Then provide your membership ID number from RWA to apply for membership to the Windy City chapter.

Address:
Windy City RWA
P.O. Box 3523
Lisle, Illinois 60532

What Members Are Saying:

Windy City has always provided me a safe place to fall. The unstinting, uncritical support from its members has been a gift.
Lindsay Longford

Because of the encouragement from Windy City members, I have completed my novel and now have the knowledge and confidence to begin the agent search!
Stephanie Elliot

As a founding member of Windy City, I wanted a writers group that valued moral support because as a published author I know how isolating this profession can be. This chapter has exceeded my greatest hopes at providing inspiration, motivation, and education for writers.
Cathie Linz
Author of over 50 books

Even though I work on most Wednesdays and rarely make the meetings, I feel a part of things through the Web site and other e-mails I receive. Being a member of this group makes me realize that I'm not alone; every voice is important, like being in a big band!
DL Larson