Midwest Romance Writers (MRW) members write in a variety of genres including cozy mysteries, contemporary and historical romance, romantic suspense, paranormal fiction, women’s fiction, and mainstream fiction. We are fortunate to have members who have attained best-seller designations on Amazon, USA Today, and New York Times Lists.

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The purpose of our organization is to educate and support fiction writers of all genres at every stage of their writing career. MRW helps authors improve their writing craft and book marketing skills by providing guidance, positive critique, and insight from industry experts.

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Next Meeting:

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Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Eating and chatting

6:45 p.m. Short business meeting

7:00 program

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

10586 Metcalf Ave.

Overland Park, KS 66212

 

Program:

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How to Research

 

​Do you need to do some research for your novel? Not sure where to begin other than typing something into Google? You will learn how to do research the old fashioned way, as well as some tips on using (or not using) AI.

 

Victoria Parra is a Midwestern author. Currently pursuing a PhD in Sociology, Victoria loves to explain sociological subjects through literature. She lives in Kansas City, MO with her two cats, Heimdall and Freyja, and two dogs, Remy and Charlie.

 

Visitors welcome!