Welcome to the Romance Writers of America Web site

Romance Writers of America is the professional association for published and aspiring romance writers. RWA provides networking and support to its 9,500 members in many ways including hosting an annual Conference and sponsoring the industry's premier awards for published and unpublished romance writers – The RITA and Golden Heart Awards.

Romance Fiction Is:
$1.4 billion in sales each year

26.4% share of the consumer-book market

More than a quarter of all books sold are romance

....and are read by 51 million people each year.

To speak with RWA or to arrange an interview with an RWA author, please call 832-717-5200 ext. 124 or e-mail RWA.

To learn more about romance fiction, select from the following:

Romance Novels - What are they?
Romance Statistics
RWA--Who We Are
Romance Subgenres
Honor Roll of Best-selling Authors
RWA's RITA Award
RWA's National Conference