2021 CONFERENCE HOME

Thank you to all those who joined us for the 2021 Conference, October 8-10!

Our 20th annual James River Writers Conference will be held October 7-9, 2022.

We are planning for

Master Classes online October 7, 2022

and the two-day conference

in-person at the Greater Richmond Convention Center October 8-9, 2022.

Mark your calendars and be sure you’re on our email list!


START HERE! View/Print the 2021 Conference Registration Guide
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19th Annual James River Writers Conference

Online, October 8-10, 2021

with Pre-Conference Master Classes on Friday, October 8

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

The James River Writers Conference usually takes place annually in Richmond, Virginia, and attracts award-winning authors and highly regarded editors and literary agents 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. This year’s online conference will be no different. After a well-received virtual conference last year, we’re returning with many of the same elements that have made it a successful, sold-out event for the writing community year after year: agent one-on-one meetings, Master Classes, and our First Pages Panel with literary agents. And, we also have a few new elements in the online space, like Grammartopia®! In addition, we’ve included opportunities for networking and fun engagement in the evenings, 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!

View/Print the 2021 Conference Registration Guide  This will walk you through the selections you need to make before filling out your registration form.

Conference Scholarships are available! Details and application HERE.

Conference tickets start at $249 for two-day tickets, $130 for one-day tickets, and $85 for student tickets.