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Romance Writers of America is a non-profit
organization for those interested in writing Romance
fiction. Our purpose is to promote excellence in Romance
fiction; to support and encourage our unpublished
members in their efforts to become published; and to
support, encourage, and promote the works and careers of
our members published in Romance fiction.
OK-RWA meets monthly in the Oklahoma City area. At
our meetings we share news about our writing and the
latest happenings in the publishing world, and we have a
program focused on one of the many aspects of writing
Romance novels.
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OKRWA Research Links
Please Note: This page will be updated as
new links are found, so check back often.
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The Regency Page-Everything
you want to know about the Regency era, from the way people
dressed, their speech, and even a wedding.
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The OKRWA Thinktank is now a reality!
As a benefit to our members, the Thinktank provides you an
opportunity to brainstorm characters, plot ideas, and conflict
problems with fellow OKRWA members. Interested? Register at
Moderator. Our group is the OKRWAThinkTank.
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Romance Writers of America
- Have you always
wanted to write a romance novel? Romance Writers of America
offers support and information to its 8000 plus authors.
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RWA Chapters Online
- a complete list of RWA Chapters.
Need help in learning the craft of writing?
Then check out the following websites.
The Basics
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Write a Novel in Ten Weeks -
If writing a novel seems like an insurmountable task, this
series of articles by Joanne Reid might be just what you're
looking for.
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Word Count - Author Elizabeth Sinclair shares her formula for
finding the word count of your manuscript.
The
Muse
The
Characters
The
Outline
The
Plot
The
Beginning
The
Middle
Editing
Dialogue
More
Research and Author Resource Sites
Cops/Crime
Costumes
General Research
History
Writing-Related Organizations
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The Professional and
Amateur Writer's Society - Information on writing techniques, marketing,
publishing, networking with other writers, contests, etc.
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RoseDog.com - RoseDog.com showcases unpublished writers'
work. Their services to agents and publishers, as well as
authors, are FREE!
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Writer's Guild - The Writer's Guild web site has an incredible
number of well-organized links to writing and research sites,
training programs and much more.
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Novel Advice
- Featuring a journal, chat rooms, writing classes and much
more.
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The Writers' Computer
store - Chock full of tools to help writers improve their
craft.
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Romantic Times Magazine - RT's new site, featuring book reviews, author
profiles, web site links, on-line book ordering and much,
much more.
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The
Gila Queen's Guide to Markets - A print magazine outlining
all publishing opportunities with a web site listing contests,
writing resources, etc.
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iVillage.com's Books
section - A special section for writers, including chats
and free writing classes.
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Publishers Weekly Online - The online version of the International News Magazine
for Book Publishing and Bookselling.
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Publishing Online:
http://www.publishingonline.com/en/main/index800.jhtml
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Writer's Reference Desk:
Facts - Information
- Research - refdesk.com
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Resources for Writers and Writing
Instructors:
Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors
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Basic Resources on the Web:
HERA
- Resource Center - Basic Resources
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Sci-Fi Resources on the Web:
Dave's Somewhat
Complete SF/F Writers' Internet Resources
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Language Construction Kit -- (Guide
to creating your own languages): The
Language Construction Kit
Traditional Publishers
EPublishers
To our sister RWA chapters: If you have a link or article
you would like for us to add to our list, please contact the OKRWA
webmistress .
Copyright © 1999-2006 Oklahoma Romance Writers of America, Inc.
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