![]() ![]() However, even if they do the “right” thing at this point, if it’s not done with radical transparency, members will assume it’s all lies or done for ulterior motives. So far, RWA’s communications have assumed people will give them the benefit of the doubt. Most importantly, nothing can or will happen until those in charge realize this: No one trusts them. ![]() RWA-Leadership and Staff-Has Lost All Benefit of the Doubt: Yes, the initial wave of protest was prompted by the organization’s reaction to an ethics complaint about calling out racism, but as I mentioned last time, that wave has been followed by more revelations that add to members’ disgust and anger. ![]() That lack of communication isn’t helping this rudderless ship right itself, much less steer away from icebergs.Įvery day, more people are asking the question: Can RWA be saved? And if so, how? Let’s take a look at the extreme amount of work RWA would need to complete to re-earn members’ trust… Step 1: Understand the Many Problems to Overcomeīefore we come up with a to-do list for fixing RWA, we first need to recognize the many problems RWA would need to overcome. Unfortunately-but not surprisingly-the chaos has continued since that post.Īs I mentioned in my previous post, the now-President of the Romance Writers of America and most of the remaining Board have been silent for the past 2 weeks. Last time, I summarized the RWA implosion and why it matters to all writers, no matter our genre. ![]()
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