How to Join
We're Here For You
Pre-published or published writers of any romance genre from any geographical area are invited to join NJRW. We welcome individuals with a serious interest in improving their writing skills or marketability, meeting other writers, editors, and agents, or becoming part of our impressive networking system. To find out more about us, prospective members are welcome to attend two of our meetings at no charge. Let us know you are a guest, and we’ll answer all your questions.
New Jersey Romance Writers does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, or religion. We require our members to agree to a Code of Conduct.
New Jersey Romance Writers does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, or religion. We require our members to agree to a Code of Conduct.
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General Member Benefits
- Networking Opportunities and Support online and at monthly meetings.
- Access to Critique Groups and Mentor Programs.
- Monthly Speakers: hear speakers including award-winning authors, industry professionals, editors and agents present workshops and give publishing tips.
- Discounted Registration to our public events.
- A Listing on our Website with a link to your website or social media. Additional listings are available in our Speakers Bureau (to come).
JeRoWriMo
JeRoWriMo (Jersey Romance Writing Month) is a fun challenge held every February to encourage writing, creativity and camaraderie among our members. Members are challenged to write 30,000 words in 28 days. Cheerleaders spur everyone on each day, and every word written is celebrated, whether or not the member finishes the challenge. At the end of the month, the finishers receive a prize and a pin, and everyone gets to celebrate a chance to get more words on the paper!
Additional Benefits for Published Author Members
- Free announcement of upcoming releases in our newsletter.
- Library and Bookshop Signing and Interview Events
- Trade show participation opportunities.
Membership Dues and Requirements
NJRW dues are $35 for the calendar year of 2023. Students (at an accredited institution) receive a 60% discount ($21). Members must be over 18 years of age and interested in the serious pursuit of a career in writing romance.
If you would like to mail a check to NJRW, please include your name, address, and e-mail, and send it to this address:
NJRW Membership
P.O. Box 513
Plainsboro, NJ 08536-0513
Please make your check payable to NJRW.
NJRW Membership
P.O. Box 513
Plainsboro, NJ 08536-0513
Please make your check payable to NJRW.