Become a Member: Join PRO

The purpose of the PRO Community of Practice is to establish within the RWA framework a network of communication and support to effectively promote and protect the interests of romance writers in the areas between manuscript submission and publication, and enhance the channels of communication between those romance writers and publishing industry professionals.

This program is available to any general or honorary member who: (1) is not PAN-eligible, (2) has completed a work of romantic fiction of 40,000 or more words, excluding collections of short stories, novellas or poetry, and (3) has submitted this work to a literary agent or non-Subsidy/non-Vanity romance Publisher.

Acceptable proof of submission may consist of one of the following: (1) Electronic or printed correspondence (including “receipt” postcards) from any RWA-Eligible Agent or RWA-Eligible Publisher acknowledging receipt and/or review of submitted work or query regarding work, (2) The signature page, or a copy of the contract signature page, for the sale of a romance manuscript which does not make the author PAN-eligible and which is not with a Subsidy Publisher or Vanity Publisher. If works are not published in the member’s name, proof of pseudonyms or corporate identity must also be provided, or (3) A proof of mailing (receipt) with addressee clearly marked.

Download PRO Application
Do the following:

Mail your completed application form, a copy of the completed manuscript (CD or printed version), and one of the following:

(1) Electronic or printed correspondence (including “receipt” postcards) from any RWA-eligible Agent or RWA-Eligible Publisher acknowledging receipt and/or review of submitted work or query regarding work,

(2) The signature page, or a copy of the contract signature page, for the sale of a romance manuscript which does not make the author PAN-eligible and which is not with a Subsidy Publisher or Vanity Publisher. If works are not published in the member’s name, proof of pseudonyms or corporate identity must also be provided,

or

(3) A proof of mailing (receipt) with addressee clearly marked.

Send to:

Romance Writers of America
Attn: RWA PRO
14615 Benfer Rd
Houston, TX 77069
Fax: 832-717-5201

There is no need to renew PRO membership. You remain a PRO member until you become PAN-eligible. E-mail Leslie Scantlebury at leslie.scantlebury@rwa.org with questions.