2012 "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing
The "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing has become one of the most popular events at RWA's Annual Conference. More than 500 romance authors participate in this autographing event, and each year we raise thousands of dollars, which are donated to ProLiteracy Worldwide and local literacy organizations. Since 1990, RWA has raised more than $716,000 to fight illiteracy.
Romance Writers of America is pleased to announce that the 2012 "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, which is conveniently located next to the Anaheim Marriott (RWA’s conference hotel). RWA would like to thank Avon Books for generously underwriting the event, which takes place Wednesday, July 25, 2012, from 5–8 p.m. PT in the Ballroom (third floor) at the convention center.
This event is open to the public; there is no admittance fee. Please note: No outside books will be allowed in (from attendees, not signing authors). Proceeds from book sales go to ProLiteracy Worldwide.
The link to sign up for the Literacy Autographing will be in the Conference Registration Confirmation e-mail that is sent after attendees have registered for conference.
You may also sign up for the Literacy Autographing with this form: 2012 Literacy Autographing Form.
Authors may sign up for this event when they register for RWA2012 (link will be in the Registration Confirmation e-mail).
Requirements for authors to sign at the event:
- Novel must have a 2011–2012 publication date.
- Author must be registered for conference.
- Book must be an Eligible Novel/Novella.**
- Publisher or Author must provide paper-print copies for the sigining.
**Eligible Novel: work of Romance Fiction of at least 40,000 words (as determined by computer word count) that is offered for sale in a readable or audio format to the general public by a publisher for which the author receives payment as stipulated in a written contract from a publisher, and for which the author does not participate in the costs of production in any manner, including but not limited to publisher assessment of a fee or other costs for editing, preparation, and/or distribution. A novel does not qualify if the publisher withholds or seeks full or partial payment or reimbursement of publication or distribution costs before paying royalties, including payment of paper, printing, binding, production, sales or marketing costs. The work must not be exclusively promoted and/or sold by the author or have distribution that is primarily directed toward sales to the author, his/her relatives and/or associates. The work must not be self-published.
For more information, please contact Megan Sloan at megan.sloan@rwa.org.
