Charter Oak Romance Writers

01/25/2020

Chapter dues are due by February 1, 2020. Pay on-line with Paypal, send a check or pay at the February meeting at Beni's in Vernon on the first Saturday.

07/15/2019

August 3, 2019 from 1-3 PM. At the Rockville Library, 52 Union Street, Vernon, CT

Journey to Publishing: A panel features six area authors who have achieved their publishing goals. Each will give a brief history of their success.

Sandra Marton- Award winning, multi-published in Contemporary Romance with Harlequin. Harper Collins Germany. Self-published. In the past, Kensington.

Anna James writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense, self-published

Barbara Edwards-published in historical romance with Books by WingsEpress and paranormal romance with The Wild Rose Press. WWW.barbaraedwards.net

Claire Gem in the genres of contemporary romance, women’s fiction and supernatural romantic suspense with High Hill Press and SoulMate Publishing. Also have self-published the last six novels.

Trevann Rogers published in Urban Fantasy

Deborah Davis published in both YA fiction and non-fiction.

Venues include Large publishers, ebooks, small publishers, and independent publishing.

Followed by a question and answer period and a book signing.

Sponsored by Charter Oak Romance Writers, a chapter of Romance Writers of America. WWW.charteroakromancewriters.com

03/02/2019

Due to the predicted inclement weather, tomorrow’s CORW meeting is cancelled. Instead, a writing day has been declared for the newly found time.

Stay safe and warm, writers!

02/27/2019

Spots still available!

Online Classes 2019 FIRST ONLINE WORKSHOP for 2019: Bumps In The Road–Developing Conflict in Your Story SPONSOR: Charter Oak Romance Writers (CORW) Fee: $35.00 CORW member, $40/nonmember Date: March 4-March 30, 2019 Presenter: Kathy Otten Conflict is the core of your story. Think of your story as ...

02/03/2019

Bumps In The Road–Developing Conflict in Your Story
SPONSOR: Charter Oak Romance Writers (CORW)
Fee: $35.00 CORW member, $40/nonmember
Date: March 4-March 30, 2019
Presenter: Kathy Otten

For more information and registration:
http://charteroakromancewriters.com/online-classes-2019

Online Classes 2019 FIRST ONLINE WORKSHOP for 2019: Bumps In The Road–Developing Conflict in Your Story SPONSOR: Charter Oak Romance Writers (CORW) Fee: $35.00 CORW member, $40/nonmember Date: March 4-March 30, 2019 Presenter: Kathy Otten Conflict is the core of your story. Think of your story as ...

05/05/2017

MAY 6, 2017 CHANGE OF PLANS
Tracey cannot make it so we will:
1. Hash out your plot: work in groups of 3. For 20 minutes focus on 1 individual who describes her plot. The rest of the time is spent brainstorming plot twists, etc. At the end of 20 minutes, switch people.
2. Have a discussion about the parts of the writing process that we are struggling with.
3. Writing prompts: everyone works on their WIP with little writing prompts given every 15 minutes.
4. Writing sprints: Write for 5 minutes, 10 min, 15 min, 10 min and 5 min. Each time self-track the number of words written, but don't share with the group. Then set up a writing schedule for yourself for the next month and project how many words you can write.
(This is in place of her workshop/speaker time. All esle remains on track for the day!)

05/04/2017

TRACEY LYONS!!!
An Amazon Top Ten bestselling historical romance author of the Women of Surprise series, Tracey sold her first book on 9/9/99! Her books have been translated into several languages and are available in print, digital and audio formats. Tracey is represented by Michelle Grajkowski of Three Seas Literary Agency. A true upstate New Yorker, Tracey believes you should write what you know. Her historical romances are all set in the New York State area. Tracey considers herself a small town gal who writes small town romances. Her latest release is A Changed Agent. You can learn more about Tracey and her books by visiting her website at www.traceylyons.com. Follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TraceyJLyonsAuthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/TraceyJLyons or Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/traceyjlyons/
MAY 6, 2017 at 72 Maple Street, Bristol, CT 06010
9:30-10:30am Business Meeting
10:30-10:45am Member News (1 minute per member)
10:45-11am Getting ready/break/speaker setup
11:00-12:30pm Speaker: Tracy Lyons, topic range: Sprinting; It's not just for Runners, Gone Fishing: How to Catch An Agent, Goal Setting, and Backyard Marketing
12:30-1:30am Potluck Lunch Social
1:30-1:45pm Member Corner: Speaker -Tracy Lyons, topic TBD
1:45-2pm Break
2-3pm Newbie Writing 101

I'm thrilled to announce the next book in my inspirational historical romance series with Waterfall Press/Amazon Publishing,

01/27/2017

February 25th is looming!!!! Register for Sara Humphreys All-Day Workshop!!!!!

01/10/2017

SIGN UP OPEN!!!
SARA HUMPHREYS Feb 25, 2017 ALL DAY WORKSHOP!!
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, WORLD BUILDING, & STAYING HEALTHY WHILE WRITING

February 25, 2017 $ 85.00
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
At the Homewood Suites in Farmington, CT 06032
Homewood Suites by Hilton, 2 Farm Glen Road, Farmington, CT 06032 860-321-0000

$ 85.00
**All day coffee bar, catered lunch, & 1-year CORW membership**
$70.00 Workshop only - $25.00 1 year Membership only
REGISTER AT CHARTEROAKWRITERS.COM

9 a.m. Meet & Greet, 10-11: World Building part 1, 11 Coffee Break,11:15-12 World Building part 2, 12-1 Lunch, 1-2 Character Development,2 Coffee Break, 2:15-3 Staying Healthy While Writing

*Participants bring: favorite note-taking device, comfy clothes, & a hero and heroine to develop for 1-2p.m. Character Development session.*

01/07/2017

We will meet at the South Windsor Public Library today- Board meeting at 10 (open to members), and then we will have an In House Critique Session. If you haven't uploaded pages, just print a few a copies and bring them with you! To be discussed: Sara Humphrey's Feb 25 All Day workshop in Farmington, 2017 meetings schedule, Annual Report to National, Member news, etc...HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

12/30/2016

IN-HOUSE CRITIQUE SESSION January 7, 2017 at the South Windsor Public Library (1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor CT 06074), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Board meeting begins at 10 a.m., members welcome. Severa…

12/05/2016

Almost here! Please know we need desserts... coffee, tea, and lunch provided!! Let me know off loop if there are any dietary restrictions

11/16/2016

Hello All! Holiday Party December 10, 2016, Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, CT (see website for address info). Board meeting at 10 am, Corrina Lawson-Lavitt on Saggy Middles (and how to prevent them), and par-tay, par-tay. Everybody bring a dish to share (there are gluten free members, email Emily with your dish), We will be gathering in the large room right off the main foyer, so look for us there!

11/02/2016

Hello all- as you may or may not know from the loop, Francis has encountered a serious health challenge, and as a whole, the group sends deep prayers to her and her family! In light of this, she will be unable to share the planned tips of marketing & book signings. Instead, Emily will present on POV and how to nail it to create both memorable characters and seamless scene-and-sequel. For those attending: bring one or two scenes from your WIP. Discussion, instruction, and timed writing dashes (short) will tighten, deepen, and otherwise make your writing sparkle! General meeting starts at 11, lunch to follow at a local eatery- all are welcome. Business meeting starts at 10 at the South Windsor Public Library. Hope to see a whole bunch of you!!!

10/01/2016

An amazing day because these women are amazing!! Thank you to (L to R) Jamie K. Schmidt, Rebecca Slitt, Sandra Marton, Dee Davis, Kathe Robin, and Linda Ingmanson!!!

09/14/2016

Finessing the Front Page Event! Get instant feedback on your first page from USA TODAY bestselling authors, award-winning editors, and the senior historical editor of Romantic Times!

07/09/2016

This program is to encourage everyone to set individual writing goals for themselves as well as to compete against one another in a friendly manner, and most importantly, establish good writing habits. I recommend you focus on a single project for the duration, but it you want to switch between multiple projects/different writing activities, you are responsible for the weekly calculations in order to report in.



The basics:


· The six week dash begins at 12:01 AM Sunday, July 10th and ends at 11:59 PM Saturday August 20th.
· Report-ins on your progress are due to Tina each Saturday by 11:59 PM. They should be sent to Tina [email protected] and NOT TO THE ENTIRE GROUP.
· Before you begin, set your individual goal for the six weeks. This can be as simple as:
o I will write every day and report my weekly page count at the end of each week
o I will write a minimum of [X pages] every day and report my weekly page count at the end of each week
o I will write a minimum of [XX pages] a week and report my weekly page count at the end of each week
o I will write [### pages] for the duration of the dash, and report my weekly page count at the end of each week
o Something of your own devising, providing you make a commitment to report in each week.Regardless of your individual goal, it is important to report in each week to keep yourself committed and engaged.
· It is equally important that you not get discouraged if you don’t meet your weekly goal. Everyone has an off week once in a while. That doesn’t mean you have to give up. For all you know, your next week’s total can be double your expectations. The important thing is to keep writing.
· In setting a goal, take a look at your calendar for the six-week dash and see what you have planned. Plan your goal around your other commitments, but make sure you make a commitment to write. You can do this by blocking out time on your calendar to write. Tell your friends and family about your commitment so they can respect your writing time—and encourage you along the way. Think about your current writing habits and try to take it up one notch! If you normally write 10 pages a week, set your goal at 12. If you write 10,000 words a week, try for 12,000. If you don’t know, try to figure it out!