Welcome to the home and heart of Aussie romance writers.
In August 1991 an historic meeting of eight women took place in Sydney - a meeting that gave birth to Romance Writers of Australia.
Although we began with only eight members, we now support over 700 members and our membership includes writers from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom. RWA has become internationally recognised and respected by both category and mainstream publishers of romance.
Our mission remains...
The core elements of our mission statement have remained the same since 1991, with a small change recently to show our commitment to supporting all of our members, from all walks of life.Â
Into the future, we’ll continue to promote excellence in romantic fiction. We’ll strive to help aspiring writers become published, and published authors to maintain and establish their careers. We will work hard to foster a safe, equitable, inclusive and diverse community, and to provide continuing support for romance writers – whatever their genre – within the romance publishing industry.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Supporting our diverse membership
We’re committed to growing a safe and inclusive community that welcomes and supports all people, including those with diverse sexualities and genders. We see, respect, and value the diversity of people, their lived and living experiences and different identities.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team is comprised of volunteers across a range of backgrounds and lived experiences. They meet monthly with a view to continuing to build a strong future for RWAus that supports our diverse membership. For more information about the DEI team, please visit this page
Professional Development Opportunities
At Romance Writers Australia, we believe in supporting our members’ growth as writers. Throughout the year, we offer various professional development opportunities, such as online courses and workshops, designed to hone your craft, boost your skills, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. Keep an eye on this section for announcements about upcoming programs.
Member Dashboard: Your Exclusive Retreat
As a logged-in member, you gain access to the Member Dashboard, a private retreat crafted exclusively for our members. Here, you’ll find a wealth of resources, forums, and discussion boards where you can connect with fellow writers, seek advice, and share your own insights.