The Romance Writers of America has filed for bankruptcy protection following several years of infighting and allegations of racism that fractured the organization, causing many of its members to flee.
Nonprofit group Romance Writers of America has filed for bankruptcy as it grapples with declining membership, diversity woes, and millions of dollars in unpaid debt.
Citing a sharp decline in membership, Romance Writers of America has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The organization s dwindling ranks are due in large part to internal controversies over issues of diversity that wrought havoc on RWA in 2020.