Writer’s Nook

Welcome to the Writer’s Nook!  So you want to be a writer … My first suggestion is always join Romance Writers of America and then join a local chapter! I am a member of Hudson Valley RWA, Southern CT/Lower New York RWA (CoLoNY), and New Jersey Romance Writers (NJRW). RWA is the best place to meet and network with other writers and learn the business of writing and RWA has chapters in every state as well as online chapters and other valuable information. I am also a member of Author’s Guild, and Novelist’s Inc. (NINC). Outside resources are key, but nothing can replace sitting down and writing! Good luck and keep writing!

Carly’s Professional Writing Links

Writing Organizations
* Romance Writer’s of America - www.rwanational.org
* Published Author’s Special Interest Chapter – www.pasic.net
* Hudson Valley RWA – www.hudsonvalleyrwa.com
* New Jersey Romance Writers – www.njrw.org
* New England Romance Writers – www.necrwa.org
* Central NY/Lower Westchester (CoLoNY) – www.colony11.blogspot.com
* Author’s Guild – www.authorsguild.org
* Novelist’s Inc. (NINC) – www.ninc.com

Other Publishing Sites

* Publisher’s Weekly – www.publishersweekly.com
* Publisher’s Marketplace – www.publishersmarketplace.com

Other
* Romantic Times Book Club – www.romantictimes.com
* Writerspace - www.writerspace.com
* Fresh Fiction – www.freshfiction.com
* Between Your Sheets – www.betweenyoursheets.com

Carly’s Articles!
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I often ask what’s the best part about being a writer? Easy answer. Making my own schedule. What’s the worst part? Also making my own schedule. As a stay at home mom with two girls (now 17 and 13), I’ve learned to be adaptable. 

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