The NTRW Story

Who we are...

A group of romance authors who love creating happily ever afters for our characters. We work hard at our craft, support each other, take publishing seriously, and still try to have fun at every turn. Stop in and visit with us at a meeting or two. You'll find a kind North Texas welcome.

What we are...

Our organization started life as a chapter of Romance Writers of America and was a part of the organization until 2022. In 2022, the membership voted to disaffiliate, and NT began a new phase of existence simply as North Texas Romance Writers.

We hope to continue to grow and attract writers at all stages of experience as well as from all corners of the DFW Metroplex.

NTRW offers educational programs, a friendly atmosphere for networking, and access to the latest information on agents, editors and publishers of romantic fiction.

Our mission continues to be one of education, support, and mentorship for published and pre-published members in the profession of romance writing.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

October 2024 Meeting Information

 

JOIN US SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024 at 11AM

VIA ZOOM

FOR

Tere Michaels
Making a Good First Impression: The First Five Chapters 


Your opening chapters are a book’s first date with a reader. They’re going to make decisions on if this is the right match for them based on their first impressions. So how do we write engaging, enticing, informative first chapters that set up your story, your characters and keep readers reading?

In this workshop, we’ll discuss all the factors that go into creating a smart and effective start to your book.

  • How much information is too much? Not enough?
  • Are you starting in the right place in your timeline?
  • What are genre expectations?
  • How are your readers emotionally engaging with your story and your characters?

We’ll also touch on additional topics such as POV, red herrings, worldbuilding and more.

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About Tere:

Tere Michaels writes happily ever afters in the big city – with heaps of snark, angst, and humor. Her focus is on characters and all the ridiculous ways they trip through life and love. She has written sixteen books, including her popular Faith, Love & Devotion series, and The Vigilante superhero saga. She has two new series: Broadway or Bust, and The Love Broker. Her most recent book is “Undead Love Story.” 

She has been presenting workshops on the writing process for ten years. She has taught at the RT Booklovers Convention, Liberty States Create Something Magical Conference, and RWA online classes, and done presentations and workshops for chapters of RWA, Liberty States, Sisters in Crime, and Horror Writers of America, as well as being a frequent instructor at SavvyAuthors. She taught and managed the RT Booklovers Convention Boot Camp. She is a plot whisperer/consultant/developmental editor and writing coach.

Send her a message through her website (www.teremichaels.com), her business website (www.writergarage.com) or connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.