Join Midwest Romance Writers (MRW)
Are you searching for a group of supportive people to help improve your writing craft?
Then you’re in the right place.
Attend a Monthly Meeting
We welcome you to attend one of our Midwest Romance Writers (MRW) monthly meetings as a guest. If you would like to join us officially, our dues are only $40 for an entire year of fun, camaraderie and learning.
Our members range from multi-published to just beginning.
Midwest Romance Writers (MRW) meets on the second Thursday of each month at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 10586 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212, just north of 435. Our meetings begin at 6pm with dinner and socializing. At 7pm we have a brief 15-20 minute business meeting followed by our presentation/discussion. Presentations/Discussions are planned to last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. We have Zoom available for members who can't attend the regular meetings.
For more information, email sally@sallyberneathy.com.
Midwest Romance Writers (MRW) Membership Benefits
Monthly Programs
Next Meeting:
Thursday, July 9, 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:
INDIE PUBLISHING
Publishing your first book is a daunting task. From knowing where and how to publish, available formats, ISBNs, as well as all the ways to build your brand and get your name out there, where does an independent author begin? In this workshop, we’ll look at options and steps that provide indie authors with a strong foundation for their publishing career before you hit publish on your first (or fifth) book.
This workshop explores the sometimes overwhelming choices that indie authors face when deciding to go the independent publishing route rather than traditional. We’ll discuss how to research your audience, choosing the right publishing source for you, setting up your book and protecting your Intellectual Property, and how to find readers and get your name out there. Attendees leaving this workshop will have an understanding of where to begin and a variety of resources and directions that will help guide them through the indie publishing process.
Meg Becker is an independent author and screenwriter with fourteen published titles, including The Butterflies Series. She received her degree in Creative Writing from The University of Kansas and was nominated for The Best in KC 2025 Best Local Author. She is very passionate about our local book, film, and theater communities and thrives on helping other indie authors take that first step.
Visitors welcome!
Email Group
All MRW members have access to our private IO Email Group. This communication tool is used for MRW announcements, member questions, and between-meeting discussions. Our members enjoy weekly motivational quotes, accountability, and the ability to keep each other up to date on good news.
Critiques
We feature frequent open critique sessions and all members have the opportunity to join a critique small-group which meets on a regular basis.
Retreat
MRW hosts an annual members-only writing retreat in October. The annual retreat is chock-full of mini-programs, open critique, creative writing exercises, and lots of laughter and fun with fellow writers.