SOLA is a non-profit literary organization dedicated to the craft and business of writing book length fiction. SOLA provides its members with continuing support and education for published authors and those striving to be published.

The purpose of SOLA is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, and other genres, help writers become published, establish careers in the writing field, and provide support to writers within the publishing industry.

SOLA strives to educate and inform both aspiring and published writers by providing a forum for its members to obtain and disseminate information regarding writing techniques, publishing, marketing, and networking with other writers and industry professionals.