First Coast Romance Writers, a non-profit organization for both published and unpublished writers, as well any individuals involved in the writing/publishing industry. The membership includes writers at all levels, from those working on their first manuscripts to award-winning authors.
The organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in romantic fiction through monthly meetings and workshops in a comfortable forum where published and unpublished writers share knowledge about the constantly evolving publishing industry.
FCRW strives to help writers become published and establish careers with innovative programs, networking opportunities and pertinent information on effective marketing techniques for members’ published works.
Membership Benefits
In addition to monthly meetings and professional workshops with industry professionals, some of the many benefits of joining FCRW are:
- digital resources online library
- Members Only Area to learn, share and just to vent
- Beacon Program Beginning 2024 – Matching Newer Authors with More Experienced Published Authors for Mentoring
- Continuing Exposure for all members who submit entries to the anthologies on our social media accounts
- Individual Author Promo Videos for those who contribute stories to our Anthologies
- Professional services listing page from our members to our members at special prices
- Members Only are allowed to participate in the anthology submissions
- Any of Your Publishing News Highlights will be featured in the newsletter and social media posts
- Free Book Ads in the newsletter twice a year
- Excellent Writers Workshops Once a Month
- Marketing Assistance for All Members
- Writer’s Match-ups to support each other during our writer’s journey – Alpha Readers, Beta Readers, Coaches and Mentors<.li>
Writers Retreat: A weekend getaway to bond with your fellow FCRW members, write, relax and learn. Past retreats have included a historic Jekyll Island stay, Silver Springs boat tour, and a St. Augustine beach house and ghost tour. For questions, contact president@firstcoastromancewriters.com
Additional Perks: Our professional website offering published authors an opportunity to promote their work. Each member is encouraged to submit their website and social media accounts on the Our Member Profile Cards so that we can each follow, share, comment and like each others sites and posts. Collaboration and Cooperation is always a great way to support each of our writing businesses.
If you have any questions please contact Membership Coordinator Member-Services@firstcoastromancewriters.com
How to Join FCRW or Renew for the Coming Year
Fill out the form below and pay the fee
Note: Dues are not deductible as charitable expenses but may be deducted as a business expense.
FCRW membership costs $50/year.
Membership Sign up and Renewal Form
This form is for new members to sign up and returning members to renew their annual FCRW dues. If you choose to pay by check, compete the form with your information and ignore paypal when it pops up. Then make checks out to First Coast Romance Writers and mail it to the address below. First Coast Romance Writers PO Box 37744 Jacksonville, FL 32236 Note: Payment is nonrefundable.