Iowa Romance Novelists

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Iowa Romance Novelists (IRN) is the central Iowa chapter of Romance Writers of America® and we'd like to tell you a little bit about ourselves. Check out our talented authors, learn about our meetings and how to join the group, and find out about booksignings and special events.

If you can't find the information you're looking for, please contact us.

Email: iowaromnovel@yahoo.com

Romantic Fiction

Romance fiction accounts for more sales than any other fiction category with over $1billion in annual sales.

• More than 8,000 titles are released every year.
• 1 in 5 readers read romance.
• 64.6 million Americans read at least one romance novel in the past year.
• 54% had read between 1 and 5.

For more romance fiction stats visit the Romance Writers of America® website.

Benefits of Membership

 Monthly meetingswith a planned program on a selected topic.

Our new member information packet with suggested reading, information about publisher guidelines, and tips from writing experts.

IRNews, our online newsletter containing useful updates, informative articles, and writing information.

IRNWriteNow, an online listserve to  celebrate your steps toward success and to keep you    motivated toward your writing goals.

A chapter reference library with workshop tapes and books on writing skills.

Access to workshops and conferences about writing and publication.

The camaraderie and support of fellow writers!