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, January 8, 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:
Speaker Topic:
Success in publishing is unpredictable, but the decision to keep writing is not. This talk focuses on mindset, resilience, and overcoming personal and professional obstacles that make writers want to quit. Through personal experience, it reframes success, challenges “should be writing” shame, and offers a more sustainable way to stay creative and committed for the long haul.
Speaker:
Jami Albright is an award-winning, Amazon Top 100 author and experienced self-publishing professional. Best known for her Brides on the Run and Small-Town Royalty romantic comedy series, she has built a successful career by combining commercial storytelling with strong brand clarity and a deep understanding of reader expectations.
Jami is the co-host of the Wish I’d Known Then…For Writers podcast and works as an author consultant, helping writers navigate mindset challenges, career transitions, and the realities of the publishing business with honesty and practical insight. Her work centers on resilience, creative longevity, and redefining success on your own terms.
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.