Save the Date!

 

The 18th Annual James River Writers Conference will be

October 9-11, 2020

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.

Purchase TWS Season Pass
Purchase TWS Membership
 

What is your favorite James River Writers event?

James River Writers Annual Writing Conference
JRW’s signature event connects Central Virginia’s growing literary community with nationally recognized authors, editors, agents, bloggers, and other players in the publishing world.
JRW Writers Farmhouse
This casual meet and greet, held the second Wednesday of every month at Ardent Craft Ales in Scott’s Addition, brings together writers of every genre in a casual atmosphere to connect, laugh, and revel in a well-deserved break from keyboards and screens.
James River Writers Master Classes
Master Classes, where skilled publishing professionals share their knowledge and experience with a small group of writers, are offered at different times and on various topics throughout the year.
James River Writers The Writing Show
Educational and interactive, The Writing Show brings you the art and business of writing from the professionals. It’s inspiring. It’s fun. And it’s only happening live in Richmond.
JRW Writers Farmhouse
Writers Farmhouse welcomes members of JRW and other writing enthusiasts to the Midlothian Urban Farmhouse Market & Café every Thursday evening. Bring your laptop or other writing paraphernalia, hang out, get a cup of coffee, get some words written, set your writing goals for the week, and, when needed, find a sympathetic ear.

What is James River Writers all about?

James River Writers builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. We invite you to join our mission by becoming a member or a donor today.