History
The mission of NJRW since 1986 has been to advance the professional interests of career-focused romance writers by providing support, educational information, and resources to both published and unpublished authors.
Romance Writers of New Jersey, Inc. was chartered as a state chapter (#34) of the Romance Writers of America in 1984 to serve as a nonprofit trade association for romance writers. In 2021 we disaffilated from RWA and became our own separate entity.
NJRW is known for one of the largest regional conferences. Our Put Your Heart in a Book Conference provides the perfect opportunity for authors to increase their knowledge of the business and network with industry professionals and fellow writers. The conference offers dozens of workshops with topics ranging from beginning writing skills, to the business side of writing. Romance fiction editors and literary agents search for new talent in scheduled one-on-one interviews, give workshops, and network with attendees.
NJRW also sponsors the romance publishing industry’s prestigious awards for published and unpublished romance writers—the Golden Leaf and the Put Your Heart In A Book contests. These awards recognize excellence in romance fiction.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this diverse and growing community, visit the Join Us section for more information.
Romance Writers of New Jersey, Inc. was chartered as a state chapter (#34) of the Romance Writers of America in 1984 to serve as a nonprofit trade association for romance writers. In 2021 we disaffilated from RWA and became our own separate entity.
NJRW is known for one of the largest regional conferences. Our Put Your Heart in a Book Conference provides the perfect opportunity for authors to increase their knowledge of the business and network with industry professionals and fellow writers. The conference offers dozens of workshops with topics ranging from beginning writing skills, to the business side of writing. Romance fiction editors and literary agents search for new talent in scheduled one-on-one interviews, give workshops, and network with attendees.
NJRW also sponsors the romance publishing industry’s prestigious awards for published and unpublished romance writers—the Golden Leaf and the Put Your Heart In A Book contests. These awards recognize excellence in romance fiction.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this diverse and growing community, visit the Join Us section for more information.