Membership

The Writing Community Where Authors Grow Their Careers

From your first idea to your published novels, we empower writers at every level through diverse programming, professional development opportunities, and meaningful community.

What You Get as a Member

  • Craft & Business Focused Programming
  • A Focus on the Business of Writing
  • A Welcoming & Supportive Community

Tell me more…

  • Do I have to be published to join the League? No! The League of Romance Writers welcomes writers at all stages.
  • Do you offer support for indie authors? Absolutely—The League of Romance Writers members are on both traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing paths.
  • Are events in-person or virtual? The League offers virtual and in-person programs. 
  • What genres do you support? While mainly focused on romance and its subgenres, our members include horror writers, mystery writers and nonfiction writers, and others. We design our programs.
  • Can I attend as a guest? Guests can attend one regular monthly program a year for $10 without joining. If you join within 30 days of the program, your $10 will be credited toward dues. This does not apply to special programming.
  • Do members get a discount for The Emily? Members receive $10 off each entry
  • How much is membership? Membership is $55 for the year. If you join from July 1-Dec. 31, it’s $35. Members who renew between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31 will pay $45, a $10 discount.
  • What if I miss a program? Most of our speakers allow us to record them, and these recordings are in the members area.