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18th Annual James River Writers Conference

We had a blast!

October 10-11, 2020

with Pre-Conference Master Classes on Friday, October 9

Develop Your Writing Craft  |  Sharpen Your Business Acumen  Join Our Community of Writers

The James River Writers Conference is an annual gathering that usually takes place in Richmond, Virginia, and 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 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 will build in opportunities for networking and fun engagement, knowing that community is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re just starting out on your writing journey, or a seasoned professional, there’s something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us online this year!

To apply for a conference scholarship (deadline September 5, 2020), please see this page.

To give you a feel for the James River Writers Conference, you can download a PDF of last year’s in-person conference guide here.

Introducing our Speakers

James River Writers is pleased to announce the speakers who will be joining us for our 18th Annual James River Writers Conference, including our keynote speakers MEG MEDINA and LINDA SUE PARK.

Find a full list of speaker bios HERE, by using the conference menu, or by clicking on any of the speaker photos below.

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