Become a ROSA Member

The benefits of becoming a registered member of ROSA include:

  • members-only quarterly newsletter
  • discounts on conference and other events fees
  • discount on entry fees for Imbali Awards for published authors
  • opportunity to enter the Strelitzia Awards and mentoring scheme for unpublished authors
  • in the event that contests are over-subscribed, entries by members receive preference over those by non-members
  • be eligible to use a ROSA membership badge on your website / social media
  • promotion of members’ books on ROSA’s website, blog and social media
  • published members are eligible for a listing on the ROSA website
  • be first to hear ROSA news and announcements​
  • access to mentoring programs and workshops
  • professional and social networking with other authors

General Membership

Application / Renewal Process

Please sign-up or renew by clicking on one of the “Join Now” buttons and completing the process.

Membership Fees July 2024 – June 2025

  • Membership fees are R400 per year.
  • International membership fees are $22 per year, to be paid via PayPal.

Associate Membership

Associate Membership is available for publishers, agents and companies who provide publishing or marketing services to authors. The fee per year (1st July to end June) is R600.

What do you receive in return for this?

Access to the quarterly newsletter, inclusion on the ROSA website, and discounted member rates for three delegates to attend ROSA paid events and contests.

If you would like to apply for Associate Membership, please email membership@romancewriters.co.za.