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SUMMARY:2025 Best Self-Published Novel Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Best Self-published Novel Contest opens on January 10 and goes through February 28\, 2025. \nJames River Writers and Richmond magazine recognize the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing The Best Self-published Novel Contest\, which we started in 2014. One first-prize winner will receive $500 and a ticket to the 23rd Annual James River Writers Conference (valued at over $300). The winner is announced in the fall issue of Richmond magazine\, at the conference in October\, and through JRWs social media platforms and newsletters. \nLet’s see what you’ve got!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-best-self-published-novel-contest/
CATEGORIES:2025,Contest,Featured,Other Event
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SUMMARY:2024 SHANN PALMER POETRY CONTEST - Open January 5 through February 29
DESCRIPTION:The Shann Palmer Poetry Contest is a partnership between James River Writers and Richmond magazine to encourage Virginia poets to share their best work. \nThe contest is named after Shann Palmer\, a long-time JRW volunteer and board member\, beloved poet\, and a wild- and wise-hearted creative who shared her spirit and talents freely\, inspiring and encouraging others in the literary community. She passed away in December 2013\, and the contest (formerly “Best Poetry Contest”) was renamed in her honor the following year. \nFirst prize: $500\, publication of winning poem(s) in Richmond magazine\, and a ticket to the annual James River Writers conference. \nSubmissions for the Shann Palmer Poetry Contest will be accepted January 5 – February 29\, 2024. \nEntry fee: $25 \nSee full submission guidelines and rules HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-shann-palmer-poetry-contest-open-january-5-through-february-29/
CATEGORIES:2024,Contest,Featured
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SUMMARY:2022 Best Self-Published Novel Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Best Self-Published Novel Contest opens on January 10 and goes through March 15\, 2022. \nJames River Writers and Richmond magazine recognize the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing The Best Self-Published Novel Contest\, which we started in 2014. One first-prize winner will receive $500 and a ticket to the 20th Annual James River Writers Conference (valued at $300). The winner is announced in the fall issue of Richmond magazine\, at the conference in October\, and through JRWs social media platforms and newsletters. \nLet’s see what you’ve got!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2022-best-self-published-novel-contest/
CATEGORIES:2022,Contest,Other Event
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SUMMARY:SHANN PALMER POETRY CONTEST - Open January 5 through February 28
DESCRIPTION:The Shann Palmer Poetry Contest is a partnership between James River Writers and Richmond magazine to encourage Virginia poets to share their best work. \nThe contest is named after Shann Palmer\, a long-time JRW volunteer and board member\, beloved poet\, and a wild- and wise-hearted creative who shared her spirit and talents freely\, inspiring and encouraging others in the literary community. She passed away in December 2013\, and the contest (formerly “Best Poetry Contest”) was renamed in her honor the following year. \nFirst prize: $500\, publication of winning poem(s) in Richmond magazine\, and a ticket to the annual James River Writers conference. \nThe Shann Palmer Poetry Contest will be held January 5 – February 28\, 2021. \n\n\nSubmissions\nUp to four original\, unpublished poems (see rules HERE). Submissions and payment will be accepted only through the online form that will go live January 5. \nEntry fee: $20
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/shann-palmer-poetry-contest-open-january-8-through-february-28/
CATEGORIES:Contest,Other Event
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SUMMARY:Writers in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 1\, 2019 \nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nLocation: Maymont Farm\, at the corner of Spottswood Road and Shirley Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: Free and open to the public \nJames River Writers invites you to come write with us\, taking in the fresh air and beauty of Maymont. No matter who you are\, whether you consider yourself a “professional writer” or not\, join us for this free\, public event including inspiration and writing prompts. \nSometimes\, writing is a solitary pursuit\, and sometimes\, writing is all about finding your community of like-minded wordsmiths. Fall in love with the JRW community as so many writers in Central Virginia have. We’d love for you to join us!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-in-the-park/
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SUMMARY:Emyl Jenkins Award nominations are open through July 31\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:To honor the memory of Emyl Jenkins\, who passed away in 2010\, James River Writers presents an award to an outstanding individual who\, as Emyl did\, inspires a love of writing and writing education in Virginia. \nAn advocate for writers and their readers\, Emyl had a knack for connecting both people and organizations. She shared her time and expertise with everyone she encountered. She encouraged writers at all levels\, especially fledglings trying to get those first words down on the page. Her generous spirit and enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone she touched\, and\, like ripples in a pond\, her actions widened the circle of writing encouragement. \nA winner of the 2019 award will be someone who best matches Emyl Jenkins’ efforts to make Virginia a better place for writers\, whether by connecting people and/or organizations around the written word\, sharing time and expertise about writing\, or simply encouraging writers to do what they do. \nNominations accepted May 1 through July 31\, 2019 \nAny Virginia individual is eligible\, except for members of the JRW board of directors\, the advisory board\, or staff. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/emyl-jenkins-award-nominations-are-open-through-july-31-2019/
CATEGORIES:Contest,Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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SUMMARY:May is Membership Month—Join between May 1 & June 2 and save 10%!
DESCRIPTION:Even though we made it to 500 members  \, we’re keeping the membership discount in place until June 2\, 2019! Become a member today and push us beyond 500!  \nJames River Writers membership has been steadily increasing this past year as more and more writers see the benefits of belonging to a dynamic writing community. Over the past few months\, we’ve been edging closer to 500 members. To put us over this important milestone\, we’ve reduced individual and family memberships by 10% through June 2\, 2019\, and are encouraging you to join today in The Push to 500! \nGive your writing (and your wallet) a boost! Take advantage of these special rates\, while supporting the work of other writers in Central Virginia! \nFrom now until June 2\, 2019: \n\nRegular individual membership: $45. Membership Month rate: $40.50. You save $4.50!\nRegular family membership: $75. Membership Month rate: $67.50. You save 7.50!\n\nWith your savings\, buy yourself a cup of coffee or tea (and\, if you purchase a family membership\, one for your spouse\, too!) while writing at your favorite coffee shop. Invite your friends and family members to join you. \nThere’s no better way to invest in your writing!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-is-membership-month-join-us-in-the-push-to-500-and-save-10/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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SUMMARY:Best Self-Published Novel Contest
DESCRIPTION:James River Writers and Richmond magazine recognize the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing The Best Self-Published Novel Contest\, which we started in 2014. One first-prize winner will receive $500 and a ticket to the annual James River Writers Conference (worth $250). The winner is announced in a fall issue of Richmond magazine and in October at the conference. Press releases will also recognize the winner. \nThe contest is open now and closes February 28\, 2019. \nWe’re excited to announce that this year’s contest judge is Katherine Lowry Logan. \nFor rules and submission information\, visit BEST SELF-PUBLISHED NOVEL CONTEST
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/bspn2019/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T080000
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SUMMARY:Poe Inspires Contest Now Open!
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URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/poe-inspires-contest-now-open-2/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171101T080000
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SUMMARY:Poe Inspires Contest Now Open!
DESCRIPTION:Poe has been a major influence on authors as diverse as Arthur Conan Doyle and Neil Gaiman\, and he continues to inspire new generations of artists. Has he been significant to your own development as a writer? Please send us poetry and flash fiction that demonstrate his influence\, whether you’ve been inspired by Poe’s use of the grotesque\, his theory of the unified effect\, or his pioneering work in science fiction and the detective story. No matter what he wrote\, Poe imbued his work with a relentless creative spirit—that’s what we’re hoping to find in your submissions. \nContest Judge: Harry Kollatz Jr.\, \n \nA Richmond native\, Harry Kollatz Jr. is senior writer for Richmond magazine and author of two books on the city’s storied past. True Richmond Stories (2007)\, a partial collection of his long running Flashback column\, and Richmond In Ragtime: Socialists\, Suffragists\, Sex and Murder (2008) an historical narrative of three rambunctious years\, 1909-1911. He co-founded the former Firehouse Theatre Project and the new Fifth Wall Theatre. His first novel\, Carlisle Montgomery\, in which Poe makes an appearance\, is due out in early 2018\, through Primer Books of Sydney\, Australia. Harry’s Muse-in-Residence is the artist Amie Oliver. \nShow how Poe has inspired you! \nThe Fine Print\nTheme: Poe Inspires\nContest Opens: November 1\, 2017\nContest Closes: December 1\, 2017 at midnight\nWinners Notified: January 2\, 2018\nRules:\nThere is no age restriction and no entry fee.\nAll rights for the work remain with the author.\nOne entry per person. (You must choose either fiction or poetry.)\nAll entries must be 250 words or less and submitted using this form.\nBoard Members and Employees of James River Writers and the Poe Museum may not enter. \nPrizes: One fiction and one poetry winner will each receive a coveted Golden Poe. Final entries will be displayed at the Poe Museum’s annual Birthday Bash celebration on January 20\, 2018\, and winners and select entrants will be invited to read their work. Additionally\, winners will be published in Get Your Word On (circulation of 4000+) and on the James River Writers and Poe Museum websites. Winners will be notified on 1/2/18\, but they will not be announced to the public until the Birthday Bash. \nThe form to enter can be found here: 3rd Annual Poe Inspires Contest Entry. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/poe-inspires-contest-now-open/
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SUMMARY:RVA Lit Crawl with JRW
DESCRIPTION:Join JRW readers for the first RVA Lit Crawl on April 22\, 2017\, from 3:30 – 4:30 at St. John’s Parish Hall. \nThe RVA Lit Crawl\, April 21 and 22\, includes 16 readings featuring a wide range of Richmond-area authors at venues all around town. Visit rvalitcrawl.org for details about other readers and venues.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/rva-lit-crawl/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
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