Romance Writers Of America Incorporated
HOUSTON, TX
Total revenue
$495K
Total expenses
$891K
Net assets
$208K
Grants received
—
EIN
760033577
Tax year
2022
Mission
Romance Writers of America (RWA) advances the profession of romance writing by advocating for fair business practices for romance writers, sponsoring industry awards, an annual conference for networking and education, and publishing a monthly magazine.
Programs
3 programs
RWR: The Romance Writers Report advances the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through a digital magazine that educates and informs the members of Romance Writers of America. Information in the RWR includes but is not limited to editorials, features about writing, in-depth coverage of industry news, survey results, policy articles, regular columns, and advertising.
Pen to Paper: RWA's intensive, seven-month program to take unpublished authors from first idea to first draft.
Industry Promotion / Membership Support Services: RWA's 2,000 members help promote a positive and professional image of romance writers and their works and romance fiction. Members can access up-to-date industry news about agents, publishers, and popular fiction trends. Members suffering financial difficulties can apply to the Perseverance Fund for a free year of dues or one of the various conference scholarships offered. Romance Authors Mentorship Program (RAMP): This program connects experienced indie and traditionally published RWA members with unpublished mentees for a 16-week period. During this time, they work closely together to revise a full manuscript and write a query letter, 50-word pitch, or back cover blurb. The program culminates in two events: a RAMP Pitch Showcase and an Indie Author Weekend, and mentees are encouraged to participate in both.
Financials
FY 2022
Revenue
Expenses
People
10 listed
Leslie Scantlebury
Executive Director
$125K
40 hrs/wk
Brooke Wills
Treasurer
$500
20 hrs/wk
Louisa Cornell
Director at Large
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20 hrs/wk
Marian Griffin
Director at Large
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20 hrs/wk
Clair Brett
President
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20 hrs/wk
Anita Learned
Director at Large
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20 hrs/wk
Ursula Renee
Director at Large
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20 hrs/wk
Laina Turner
Director at Large
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20 hrs/wk
Mary Karlik
Director at Large
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20 hrs/wk
Jacki Renee
Secretary
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20 hrs/wk