August 2020 ONLINE Writing Show: Sticking the Landing
August 2020 Writing Show ONLINE – Sticking the Landing
You nailed the beginning, you got through the muddle of a middle, and now you’re ready to tie all the threads and themes into one pretty package. How do you include everything you need? Are there any rules for ending on a cliffhanger? Our panelists will share best practices for ending strong.
Panelists: S.A. Cosby (Shawn), Paula Gillison, Sharon Harrigan | Moderator: Bill Blume
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Online, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform
Price: $10 – Members; $12 Non-members ($5 for students)
Registration closes on August 25; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show.
All participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members, Writing Show members, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.
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James River Writers is grateful
for the sponsorship of this program by
Crazy Rich Aliens, the new book by Jay Cannon
SPEAKERS
Shawn S.A. Cosby
Shawn S. A. Cosby is an award-winning writer from southeastern Virginia. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. His story, “The Grass Beneath My Feet” was awarded the 2019 Anthony award for best crime or mystery short story. His latest novel Blacktop Wasteland was released in July to international acclaim. When not writing, he is an avid whiskey connoisseur and movie fan.
Website: us.macmillan.com Facebook: blacklionking73 Twitter: blacklionking73
Paula Michelle Gillison
Paula Michelle Gillison is a Richmond performance artist & writer. Her work has been published by The Billie Holiday Theater & YHMAB. She’s a member of The Writer’s Den, Tuesday Verses, Slam Richmond and teaches at Life in Ten Minutes. Her blog “For Lack Of Better Words” is read internationally. The author of “Under” and “Parables & The Gold Plated Things,” she is currently completing a book of short stories & a self-help guide entitled So Shall You Slay.
Website: lackofbetter.com Facebook: PGArtistry
Sharon Harrigan
Sharon Harrigan is the author of the new novel Half. In a starred review, Booklist said, “Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides, Andre Dubus III, and Jane Smiley will adore Harrigan’s suspenseful, lyrical, and consuming exploration of two difficult lives, intertwined… Raw and powerful, Half will stay with you.” Publisher’s Weekly said, “Harrigan’s bold stylistic choices and memorable voice lend the novel a sense of mystery and magic, well suited to the themes of childhood fears and adult disillusionment. Riveting and inventive, this is a cut above the average coming of age tale.” Foreword Reviews called Half “gripping” and New York Journal of Books calls Half’s point of view “astonishingly effective.” Sharon is also the author of the memoir Playing with Dynamite. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she lives with her family.
Website: sharonharrigan.net Facebook: harrigan.sharon Twitter: harrigan_sharon
MODERATOR
Bill Blume
Bill Blume’s love for the written word started in high school with an addiction to comic books that was later hijacked by novels such as Frankenstein and Dragonflight. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and ezines. He’s the author of the Gidion Keep, Vampire Hunter series. Like the father figure in his novels, he’s worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 15 years.
Website: billblume.net Facebook: @BillWildcatBlume Twitter: @billthewildcat
2020 James River Writers Online Conference, Oct 9-11, 2020
PLAN TO JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE
The James River Writers Conference is an annual gathering in Richmond, Virginia, that attracts prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors and literary agents from around the country to share their wisdom about writing and publishing. Since 2003, this multi-day event of 350 to 400 writers has been known for its inspiring, collegial atmosphere and hospitality. We hope you’ll join us this year. We have made the difficult decision to move this year’s conference online. But, rest assured that we will be including the same elements that have made this conference a successful, sold-out event for the writing community year after year. Look forward to The Agent Dating Game, First Pages, Master Classes, and more! In addition, we are building in opportunities for networking and fun engagement like morning Writing Prompts and Pre-Conference “Parties,” knowing that community is at the heart of everything we do.
For more, see our Conference Home Page.
We are thrilled to announce that MEG MEDINA and LINDA SUE PARK will be our keynote speakers this year!
Register Now!Announcing the 2020 Writing Show Season
Due to COVID-19 health concerns, all in-person Writing Shows are cancelled until further notice. JRW is currently working to move some of this programming online.
James River Writers is excited to be back at Firehouse Theatre for the 2020 season of The Writing Show. Held the last Wednesday of the month, January through September, The Writing Show offers a panel of experts focused on topics geared to help writers with both their craft and navigating the fast-changing business of writing. There are plenty of opportunities for socializing and networking with other central Virginia writers, too.
- January 29 – Finding the End in 2020
- February 26 – Marketing Beyond Social Media
- March 25 – Making a Scene – Cancelled
- April 29 – Your Perspective Matters
- May 27 – The Long Haul with Meg Medina
- June 24 – Starting Strong
- July 29 – Maintaining Momentum
- August 26 – Sticking the Landing
- September 30 – Ask Us Anything . . . About Writing (featuring the JRW staff, free show)
*Topics above are subject to change.
Purchase a Writing Show Season Pass or Writing Show Membership and Save!
A Writing Show Season Pass is just $80. You get all eight shows (the ninth is free for everyone) and save almost 20%. For $125 you can get a Writing Show Membership, which includes all eight shows and membership.
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