How to Join CARWA (Calgary Association of Romance Writers of America)

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CARWA (the Calgary Association of the Romance Writers of America) is a chapter for romance writers who want support, motivation, craft study, and help promoting their books. If you want to join, the official path is simple: go to the JOIN tab on calgaryrwa.com and follow the instructions there. The site does not list pricing or payment details in the available page evidence, so check the JOIN page for current membership requirements and any fees.

What CARWA Is

CARWA describes itself as a friendly group of writers who meet to support and motivate each other, study the craft of writing, and learn how to promote themselves and their books across romance sub-genres. It is part of the Romance Writers of America network and states a commitment to an environment free from discrimination and harassment.

What Membership Includes

According to the site, membership includes:

  • Attendance at chapter-sponsored events
  • Discounted workshop registration
  • Email loop
  • Facebook Secret Group for “water cooler discussions”
  • Facebook Page for promoting your books
  • Access to the current Membership List for networking purposes

How Meetings Work

All meetings take place on Zoom. CARWA also holds occasional in-person meet-ups. This matters if you are deciding whether the group fits your schedule or location — you can participate remotely, with some optional in-person events.

Steps to Join

  1. Go to calgaryrwa.com.
  2. Click the JOIN tab.
  3. Read the instructions on that page.
  4. Complete whatever membership steps are listed there (the site does not specify the exact form or payment process in the available evidence).
  5. Once accepted, expect access to the email loop, Facebook groups, and the membership list.

Before You Join: What to Check

  • Cost: Not stated in the available page evidence. Confirm on the JOIN page.
  • Eligibility: The site does not list specific eligibility rules beyond being interested in romance writing. Check the JOIN instructions for any requirements.
  • Time commitment: Meetings are on Zoom, with occasional in-person meet-ups. Review the event schedule if you want to gauge involvement.
  • Genres: CARWA covers “various sub-genres of romance writing,” so it is not limited to one niche.

Who This Is For

CARWA is a fit if you write romance and want a community focused on craft, motivation, and book promotion. It is less useful if you are looking for a general writing group outside romance, or if you need confirmed pricing before taking any step — in that case, start with the JOIN tab and look for the current details there.

If you are interested, the site’s own invitation is straightforward: click the JOIN tab, follow the instructions, and “we’d be happy to meet you.”