JRW IS PLEASED TO HOST THIS WRITING SHOW IN-PERSON AT THE FIREHOUSE THEATRE IN RVA! There are as many different services writers can pay for as there are ways of getting your writing in front of your audience. What’s worth the expenditure, and what are the red flags? If it’s worth it to pay for […]
As local news sources decline nationwide, a growing proportion of Americans are getting their news via social media and online platforms. Our panel will discuss the importance of a robust network of local journalism to maintain an informed population that contributes to a healthy democracy. Expert panelists include a Pulitzer Prize-winning local journalist, a professor […]
Show don’t tell. Avoid adverbs. Get action on the page, but not too soon. Introduce your characters, but don’t dump exposition. This dynamic duo (and real life husband/wife team!) examines the most common writing mistakes we often hear about—whether they’re really important, and how to avoid the most critical ones. Come get the scoop from […]
Writers are often urged to get their voice on the page, but what constitutes voice, and how do you capture something that is so hard to nail down? Our panel of experts will share how your language, sentence structure, and even punctuation can add up to an on-page whole that is recognizable to your readers, […]
Bypassing the traditional Big Five (Four?) publishing houses is easier and more profitable than ever, but what can you really expect if you go the self-publishing route? Is it true only certain genres are successful? Can you make it work on a shoestring, or is it more expensive than traditional publishing? Will your book be […]
It’s common writing advice to ruthlessly cut any storyline, character, or sentence that doesn’t pull its weight, even if you love its beauty or wit. But how do you know when your writing is indulgent rather than propulsive? Can you go too far and sacrifice your voice? What if you really want to keep that […]
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