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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Join us for our next online meeting Oct 12, 2026 at 7pm CST Copyright, Trademarks & AI, Oh My! with Author Lisa Rayne Covering the key legal aspects of copyright, trademarks, and AI usage that authors should know and understand. Request a guest link at our website.

Our October meeting: Monday 10/12/26 at 7 pm CST
Copyright, Trademarks & AI, Oh My! with Author Lisa Rayne
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Our next program meeting Monday September 14, 2026 7 pm CST with Thien-Kim Lam: Writing More Inclusive Sex Scenes Virtual! Request a guest link: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com

Writing More Inclusive Sex Scenes with Thien-Kim Lam monday sept 14 2026 7 pm cst chicago north romance writers

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Want to learn the key principles of author branding? Join us online for our next meeting Monday Aug. 10 at 7 pm Central with author brand strategist Andrea Guevara. We love virtual visitors! Find a guest link request on our website. #AuthorSky #WriterSky #Romanceauthor

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Join us for our next virtual meeting August 10 at 7 pm Central! Visit our website for a guest link. Learn the key principles of author branding and how it can help you leverage a better career at every step of the publishing process with author brand strategist, Andrea Guevara.

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Follow us across social media! Chicago-North Romance Writers offers career-minded romance writers a wealth of professional education, peer critiques, author-reader events and a supportive community of writers.

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Join us Monday 7/13/26 for An Overview of the Heroine’s Journey with author Gail Carriger! What is the Heroine’s Journey (as opposed to the Hero’s) and what aspects make for compelling narrative and voracious readers? Virtual Meeting! Guests: head to our website and Request a Guest link!

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our next meeting: Mon June 8, 2026 Query Quest: The Hunt for Representation with David Griffin Brown Lets dissect intentionally terrible fake query letters and synopses to highlight common misfires! Virtual mtg 7pm CST Guests:contact us at our website! #writersky

Query Quest: The Hunt for Representation with David Griffin Brown
Monday june 8 2026 7 pm cst online
Chicago North Romance Writers

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The Saturday May 16 meeting is being postponed and rescheduled to a later date. Our next meeting is Monday May 11. Contact us at our website to join us! #AuthorSky #romancewriters #romanceauthor #Chicagoauthor

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Join us for our May meetings - all virtual! Request a guest link: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com #WriterSky #AuthorSky

Chicago North romance writers - still reading romance identity and engagement with popular romance fiction
josefine smith and kathleen w taylor kollman
monday May 11, 2026
7 pm CST online
program and business meeting

Chicago North romance writers Saturday program -
Monday May 12, 2026
10 am CST online
Villains you love to hate with tobi doyle and sheila redling
program and business meeting

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Chicago area readers! Join us April 18 at 3:30-5:30 Royal Sonesta hotel (Loop along the river!) Buy books from authors and our onsite bookseller The Last Chapter Chicago romance bookstore. Free entry! More Info: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling...

spring fling writers conference 2026 free public book signing
sat april 18 3:30 - 5:30 pm
royal sonesta chicago IL

the last chapter chicago romance bookstore spring fling writers conference 2026
on site bookseller

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Our next meeting: Mon April 13, 2026 with Eric Smith! Eric is an award-winning Young Adult author and literary agent living in Philadelphia. He’s worked with NYT bestselling and critically acclaimed authors across genres and categories. Request a guest link here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com

chicago north romance writers program and business meeting.
an open q&a with Eric Smith of Neighborhood Literary
Mon April 13,2 026, 2026 7pm CST online

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The last day to register for our writers conference is April 7! We have a virtual option if you can't make it to Chicago! Don't miss out on 40+ workshops on writing craft, book marketing, and author life programs! #writersky #authorsky #romancewriter www.accelevents.com/e/chicago-no...

chicago north romance writers spring fling conference 2026 april 16-18 2026
sherry thomas
brenda Jackson
Adriana herrera

the last chapter chicago a romance bookstore is the onsite bookseller for spring fling writers conference 2026

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Get your discounted conference rate thru March 20! 40+ workshops Networking event Keynotes Pitch appts with editors & agents Vendors Silent auction Book signing Gala dinner Register Here: www.accelevents.com/e/chicago-no...

chicago north romance writers
spring sale ends march 20
DISCOUNT CODE
-SFSALE - $100 off regular in-person hybrid ticket
-SFSALEV - $75 off regular virtual ticket

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Join us in Chicago OR online to level up your writing craft and book marketing skills: Chicago Spring Fling Writers Conference: Grab our last discount through March 20: SFSALE - $100 off regular in-person SFSALEV - $75 off regular virtual www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

over 40 workshops chicago north spring fling writers confernece. April 16 - 18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online.
3 of our workshops
taming the big scary publishing monster
so you want to write romantasy
7 ways you're leaving money on the table at book signings

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our next meeting: Ask an agent with Lissa Woodson of The Macro Group Saturday March 21, 2026 at 10 am Central Want to visit? Contact us at our website! www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/store/p/non-... #Authorsky #romancebooks #Writersky #amquerying

Chicago North Romance writers Saturday program
Ask an agent with Lissa Woodson of The Macro Group
Saturday March 21, 2026 at 10 am Central
Want to visit? Contact us at our website!

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join us for our spring conference featuring over 40 workshops! Plus: keynote speakers, master classes, book signing, charity gala Ticket discount ends 3/20/26: SFSALE $100 off regular in-person ticket SFSALEV $75 off regular virtual ticket #AuthorSky #WriterSky www.accelevents.com/e/chicago-no...

chicago north romance writers spring fling 2026 over 40 workshops and panels

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Hey. You, there. The #romancewriter. Want to connect with your people? Level up your craft? Pitch your book? Join us for Spring Fling Writers Conference! Discounts > 3/10 SFSALE - $100 off regular in-person ticket SFSALEV - $75 off regular virtual ticket www.accelevents.com/e/chicago-no...

chicago north romance writers spring fling writers conference 2026
april 16 - 1`8 2026 downtown chicago and online
speakers sherry thomas
brenda jackson
adriana herrera

the last chapter chicago romance bookstore is our on site bookseller

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We're having a sale! Discount codes get you access to all of this at our Spring Fling Writers' conference: Virtual or in-person in #Chicago 40+ workshops Networking event Keynotes Pitch appts with editors & agents Vendors Silent auction Book signing Gala dinner www.accelevents.com/e/chicago-no...

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join us for this panel of queer authors talking about writing romances featuring all the wonderful letters in LGBTQIA+ on Monday March 9, 2026 at 7 pm Central. Want to virtually visit? Contact us: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com #authorsky #booksky #Writersky

love across the LGBTQIA rainbow panel featuring Kelly Farmer
Kristen Vale Rien Gray and Frederick Smith
Monday march 9, 2026
7 pm CST online
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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Chicagoland romance readers! Our Spring Fling Writers conference includes a free book signing event Saturday April 18downtown Chicago at the Royal Sonesta (along the river in the heart of the Loop!) #romancereaders #BookSky www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling...

spring fling writers conference 2026
open to the public free book signing
saturday april 18 3:30 pm Royal Sonesta Chicago

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Looking for your romance writer community? Join us for our next meeting where Lora Amigo from Pink Couch Books in Wilmette, IL shares what she's learned from opening a micro romance bookstore Monday Feb. 9, 2026 7pm CST - virtual Want to visit? Contact us: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com

Pink Couch books: Q&A with Owner-operator Lora Amigo
Monday Feb 9, 2026, 7 pm CST online
Chicago North Romance Writers program and business meeting

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Promote your brand or business while helping us deliver a top-notch conference experience! Many sponsorship tiers are available for our Spring Fling Writers Conference this April 2026. Details here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-2 #Chicago #Writersky #Authorsky

chicago north spring fling 2026 vendor space available in person or virtual

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Counting down to our 2026 Spring Fling Writers Conference! Open to published and unpublished authors - in person at Royal Sonesta Hotel downtown Chicago OR virtual from your couch! #Romanceauthor #Chicagowriter #Chicagoauthor www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

Chicago north romance writers spring fling writers conference 2026
Sherry thomas master class
brenda Jackson
Adriana Herrera
April 16-18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Our next meeting: Lora Amigo shares what she's learned so far from opening a micro romance bookstore, Pink Couch books in Wilmette, IL Monday February 9, 2026, 7pm CST virtual Want to virtually visit? Contact us at our website: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com #AuthorSky #BookSky #romancewriter

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Looking for your people? Maybe *we* could be your people... Our group offers programs 2x a month virtually + a critique workshop. Writers have found critique partners, event partnerships, and the courage to finish manuscripts through Chicago North. (Bonus: you don't need to live in Chicago to join!)

who we are: we are writers, traditionally published, self published, hybrid, and seeking publication. our chapter is an independent non- profit organization in the greater Chicago area

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Our Spring Fling Writers Conference headlining author Adriana Herrera is a USA Today Best-Selling and Audie winning author. The New York Times once called her book "sweet, thoughtful, and delightfully filthy too." Join us this spring in Chicago! www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

Adriana Herrera spring fling writers conference April 16-18, 2026 Chicago

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Looking to level up your romance writing in 2026? Join us for a conference packed with workshop sessions, keynote speeches, and master classes - virtual or in person! www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

chicago north romance writers Spring Fling writers conference 2026 April 16-18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online. Sherry Thomas master class thursday, Brenda Jackson, Adriana Herrera

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Our membership is open to romance authors of every sub-genre from anywhere in the world! Join us for twice-monthly virtual writing craft and author career learning opportunities and monthly critique sessions and brainstorms. #WriterSky #Authorsky www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Two Spring Fling Writers' Conference scholarship opportunities are available to apply for now through January 15 in memoriam to past members. One partial in-person and a full virtual. Details here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/scholarships

Did you know? Chicago North Romance Writers has membership and conference scholarship opportunities

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

January 12 Meeting – HOLIDAY PARTY! Join us for a fun night of holiday games and celebrations, wherein we will recognize our members for their publications and achievements over the past year and bid farewell to 2025! Business mtg to follow 7:00 PM Central Time (request a guest link at our website!)

happy new year 2026 january virtual holiday party

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Sat Jan 17, 2026 10 am Central (virtual) Time Traveler’s Toolkit: Research Strategies for Authentic Storytelling with Amanda Skenandore Discover practical strategies for uncovering the information you need and incorporating it effectively into your writing. Contact us at our website to visit!

Saturday January 17, 2026 10 am Central (virtual)
Time Traveler’s Toolkit: Research Strategies for Authentic Storytelling with @amandaskenandore

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Our best conference pricing ends TODAY Nov 30! Join us live in Chicago (city proper!) OR from your couch for a virtual conference experience. We're bringing romance writers together. Join us! www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Our best conference pricing ends Nov 30! Join us live in #Chicago (city proper!) OR from your couch for a virtual conference experience. We're bringing romance writers together. More at the link! #Romanceauthor #romancewriters www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Our Spring Fling Writers Conference headlining author Brenda Jackson is a NYT and USA Today Bestselling author with 50 million books in print! Join us in April 2026 in #Chicago or online. A full slate of workshops and networking! #WriterSky #AuthorSky www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

brenda jackson spring fling writers conf april 16-18 2026 Chicago

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Check out the full list of workshops and panels for our Spring Fling Writers Conference! #WriterSky #AuthorSky #Amwriting #Chicago #ChicagoWriter #RomanceWriter www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-1

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Our Spring Fling Writers Conference features 2 full days of programs plus master classes! Pitch your book to agents & editors, network, bid on charity items, attend our book signing. Headliners bestselling authors Adriana Herrera & Brenda Jackson www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

chicago north romance writers spring fling writers confernece. april 16 to 18 2026 downtown chicago and online. registration available early pricing through dec 1

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our writers conference offers a 4-Hour pre-conference masterclass: Anatomy of a Romance with Sherry Thomas! Structure is just as important in a romance as in a mystery or a work of speculative fiction. A hands-on, example-driven workshop! Register: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-1

chicago north romance writers spring fling 2026 Anatomy of a Romance with Sherry Thomas

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We'd love to have you join a virtual meeting! Our group meets 2x a month virtually and offer a critique workshop most months. In person, we offer a spring writers conference in Chicago (hybrid - virtual option!) #ChicagoSky #writers #romanceauthor More here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Our next meeting: Agent Q&A with Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong of Marsal Lyon Literary Request a guest link to check out our group! www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/store/p/non-...

chicgo north romance writers agent q&a with cathie Hedrick-armstrong of Marsal Lyon literary. Mon Nov 20 2025 7 pm central

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Learn how to harness the power of your author brand at our virtual program Saturday November 15, 2025 at 10 am Central Want to virtually visit? Request a guest link here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/store/p/non-...

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

ALL NOVEMBER: Get early pricing for our Spring Fling Writers Conference! Downtown #Chicago OR online Agent & editor pitch sessions, 40 workshops and panels, book signing event, keynotes by bestselling romance authors Adriana Herrera and Brenda Jackson! www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

chiczgo north romance writers spring fling writers conference 2026 april 16-18 2026 downtown chicago and online. Sherry thomas master class thursday Brenda Jackson Adriana Herrera

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Join us Monday Nov 10, 2025 at 7pm central online for a Q&A with literary agent Cathie Hendrick-Armstrong of Marsal Lyon Literary! #amwriting #amquerying Guests - this link gets you a free meeting to check out our group: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/store/p/non-...

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Early pricing is available now until December 1! Our #Chicago Spring Fling Writers Conference offers workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet & greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling

Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 April 16-18, 2026 downtown Chicago and online. Registration now available!

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

We're looking for sponsors and vendors for our April 2026 conference! We are a hybrid conference, so vendors can be on site in downtown #Chicago or virtual or both! Sponsors can donate toward a specific event or activity or in general. Details here: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling-2

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join us online this Saturday Oct 18 at 10 am for to learn how writers can find and be a great critique partner and beta reader, and develop their writing community. Link to request guess access at our website: www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com

chicago north romance writers Critique Partners, Beta Readers, and More: Creating Your Own Writing Community. saturday 10/18/25 10 am, with Kate Kahvari

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Chicago-North Romance Writers @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Interested in becoming a guest speaker for one of our writing programs? Please contact us to receive a link to submit your programming idea. #Authorsky #writersky #romanceauthor #indieauthor www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/events

Chicago north romance writers - find our upcoming programs on our website

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Eva Leigh @evaleigh.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Along with @cmorgankennedy.bsky.social, I'll be presenting a 2-hour master class on writing romantasy! Join us!

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