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TURNING PROACTIVE

June 2006

Agent and Editors want to deal with writers who are in serious pursuit of a writing career. Obtaining the RWA® PRO status is another way to show your determination to succeed in this competitive market. PRO status benefits include several PRO loops, brochures designed to assist any writer in the pursuit of her/his career, a PRO newsletter, and the added bonus of early signing for Agent/Editor appointment at National conference and a special track of workshops. Also, consider that you may include your PRO status in your query letters.

Is PRO right for you? That’s a personal decision for each writer. PRO is designed for those individuals committed to the current goal of a writing career. PRO is one more tool to increase a writer’s marketability and savvy of the publishing industry.

Are you an RWA® member who is writing, submitting and have a rejection letter or acceptance contract to prove it? Then you’re ready for the RWA® PRO step.

Complete a PRO application from the RWA® PRO link or contact your chapter PRO liaison for a current application.

Enclose an editor or agent reply that shows you have queried or submitted your manuscript to them. Examples of this type of editor/agent reply may include: a rejection letter, a request for partial or full manuscript, or a revise and resubmit letter.

Enclose a floppy disk or CD-R that contains your completed manuscript. Make sure the document is saved in .rtf or .doc format and note your manuscript title and name on the disk label. If you entered the Golden Heart contest, then you do not need to resubmit the entire manuscript.

Mail the entire package to: Romance Writers of America

                                            Attn: RWA® PRO
                                            16000 Stuebner Airline Rd, Ste 140
                                            Spring, TX 77379

ALREADY CONTRACTED?

What if you’ve already received a contract offer, but are not published yet. Can you still apply for PRO?

Yes and no. If you have received a contracted offer from a non-RWA® recognized publisher, then you’re eligible for PRO. If you have received a contracted offer from a RWA® recognized publisher, then you’re eligible for the RWA® Published Author Network. PAN applications are available on the RWA® website.

So, if you’re contracted with a non-RWA® recognized publisher, here’s what to do:

Complete a PRO application from the RWA® PRO link or contact your chapter PRO liaison for a current application.

Enclose a copy of the signature page of your contract from a non-RWA® recognized
publisher.

Mail the entire package to: Romance Writers of America

                                            Attn: RWA® PRO
                                            16000 Stuebner Airline Rd, Ste 140
                                            Spring, TX 77379

CAN YOUR CHAPTER PRO LIAISON ASSIST?

Absolutely.

Complete a PRO application from the RWA® PRO link or contact your chapter PRO liaison for a current application.

Your chapter PRO Liaison will need to see:

~ a copy of your published work AND the signature page of your contract from a non-RWA® recognized publisher

~ OR a copy of the reply letter from an editor/agent AND a copy of your entire manuscript (paper, a disk or a CD-R that contains your completed manuscript). Make sure the document is saved in .rtf or .doc format and note your manuscript title and name on the disk label.

The application form will be verified by two chapter officers, then returned to you. Mail or fax this verified application form to: Romance Writers of America

                                                   Attn: RWA® PRO
                                                   16000 Stuebner Airline Rd, Ste 140
                                                   Spring, TX 77379

FAX: 832-717-5201

PRO recognition pins are mailed within six weeks, and may be sent directly to the applying member or the chapter president.