Don’t let the impeccable manners fool you–a truly passionate heart beats beneath the cobblestoned streets of Charleston, a city that has withstood wars, hurricanes, plague, and earthquake with grace, fortitude, and its own special brand of Southern charm.
Where better to find history, romance, mystery and stories of the struggles between men, women, and their ideals? Buoyed by the fresh salt air, inspired by the city’s magnificent gardens and homes, and emboldened by the fierce pride Charlestonians feel about both their history and their future, the published and aspiring romance writer can find no better place to indulge her imagination than the magical realm of the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
A chapter of Romance Writers of America®, LRWA® was formed in March, 1993. The members all have one thing in common—an interest in the writing, reading, marketing, and success of all forms of fiction for women readers. We welcome writers of all genres to join us, whether you write romance, mystery, urban fantasy, or any of the other myriad genres being published today with women in mind.
Most meetings are held the fourth Saturday of the month, from 11:30am to 3:00pm, and includes a brief business meeting, lunch and networking, followed by a program given by a guest speaker. These programs cover everything from the basics of fiction writing to the business of being published, and everything in-between. For more information, including dates and topics, please click on the Programs link above.
Our annual Beach Retreat, Masterclass, and Hermit Weeks are famous all over the country, drawing attendees from as far away as Maine and California. Click on Retreat above for more information.
We hope you’ll join us!
Our purposes are:
- Support from and for Chapter members, regardless of the stage of one’s writing career.
- Information regarding upcoming conferences, contest and new publishing criteria.
- Education in different and diverse areas related to the writing profession.
