we are the missouri romance writers of america
The Missouri Romance Writers of America (MORWA) is a chapter affiliate of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) serving St. Louis and and the Metro-East. RWA® is a nonprofit trade association, with a membership of more than 10,000 romance writers and related industry professionals, whose mission is to advance the professional and common business interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy.
MORWA is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming organization for all, no matter a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or political affiliation.
What's going on in MORWA?
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If you are interested in one of our programs, please select the Learn More link to discover how you can attend! You do not need to be a member of MORWA or RWA to attend. A small attendance fee is required.
BDSM 101
March 20, 2021
Join MORWA and New York Times & USA Today bestselling erotic romance author and sex and kink educator Eden Bradley as she explores the basics of BDSM.
Rehab Yourself and Your Characters: Physical Therapy for Writers
April 17, 2021
Join MORWA and physical therapist Jessica Hay, DPT (with additional certifications specializing in back pain and women’s health) will teach us how we can protect our health and prevent rounded backs from hunching over our laptops every day.
What Romance Writers Can Learn From Marvel and Pixa
MAY 15, 2021
From building a world that is completely new but completely recognizable, to touching moments that pull our heartstrings, to training their fans to look beyond the story, Marvel and Pixar movies go big. Editor Jen Graybeal will walk you through what they do and how all of this applies to writing romance novels.