Iowa Romance Novelists

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Founded in 1993, 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, find out about our meetings and how to join the group, and find out about area booksignings and special events.

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Iowa Romance Novelists

Romantic Fiction

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

• More than 9,000 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 romance novels.
• Romanctic fiction sub-genres include categories such as historical romance, romantic suspense, and inspirational romance.

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

Benefits of Membership

 Monthly meetings with 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 CDs and books on writing and publishing topics.

Access to workshops and conferences about writing and publication.

The camaraderie and support of fellow writers!