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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY featuring FUN & GAMES | May 13
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and March will be in person at Buskey Cider. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at the back of the tasting room\, where we will be hosting our second installment of FUN & GAMES featuring MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY! If you’d like to participate in the fun\, you can purchase your Game Pass ahead of time using our online registration\, or you can purchase them at the door. The winner will receive a Writing Show Membership valued at $125! \nDate: May 13\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) NOTE THIS IS AN EARLIER START TIME THAN USUAL FOR WRITERS WEDNESDAY! The fun and games will start at 5:30 pm. \nLocation: Buskey Cider\, 2910 W. Leigh St\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE to attend. Game Passes may be purchased for a minimum donation of $10. \nNo registration is required to attend\, but you do have to purchase a bingo card if you’d like to participate in the Fun & Games. Thank you for participating and helping us reach our fundraising goals! Alternately\, if you’d like to make a donation and NOT participate in the Fun & Games\, you can do that by clicking on the button below as well. \nSee you there! \n \nThis programming is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.   \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-featuring-fun-games-may-13/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ENGAGING READERS WITH EFFECTIVE PACING | April 2026 Writing Show (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Pacing isn’t just about car chases and cliffhangers—it’s the rhythm that keeps readers engaged\, whether you’re writing historical fiction\, fantasy\, an essay\, or a poem. Our panelists will explore how to control the flow of information and how to create momentum that carries readers through your work. Learn techniques for varying sentence length\, managing white space\, balancing introspection with action\, and other structural choices that shepherd your reader’s experience from the first line to the last. \nSpeakers: John Copenhaver\, Nicole Glover\, Alethea McCollin\, and Moderator Melissa Scott Sinclair \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the Visual Arts Center | 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $21 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site.  \nIf you are a Writing Show Member\, please be sure to register and claim your spot. This will ensure we have enough seats for all who wish to attend. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/engaging-readers-with-effective-pacing-april-2026-writing-show-in-person/
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SUMMARY:SPRINGBOARD! 2026: A Weekend of Transformational Self-editing
DESCRIPTION:NEED HELP EDITING YOUR MANUSCRIPT?\nJames River Writers invites you to a hands-on editing retreat designed to transform your fiction or memoir manuscript\, empowering you on the journey toward publication. You know your story better than anyone. Thus\, the revision process is most powerful when it begins with you. Following this course’s step-by-step self-editing strategies\, your manuscript can transform into the book you always knew it could be—whether you’re new to your craft or simply ready to empower (and speed up!) your creative process. \nONLY 20 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE for this self-editing retreat\, hosted at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. \n  \nFeaturing Editor\, Author\, and Writing Coach KRIS SPISAK \nSaturday\, April 18 and Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \nDetails and registration\, including full itinerary\, can be found HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/springboard-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,2026
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY (Featuring Newcomers Welcome) April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online via the Zoom platform and in-person. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nDate: April 8\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Newcomers Welcome At the top of the program\, we will share a rundown of JRW programs and membership options! Following the presentation\, we will use rotating breakout rooms to allow participants to socialize in small groups. \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-april-2026/
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SUMMARY:Readings by Writers Open Mic Night | JRW Joins First Fridays in the RVA Arts District
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH WITH US!\nJoin James River Writers\, and listen as JRW members share their poetry—finished\, in progress\, or somewhere in between. Refreshments are available for purchase. \nAttendance is free and open to the public. You don’t have to be a member to attend\, but you do have to be a JRW member to read. Check your Members Only newsletter for details to participate. No registration is required. \nDate: Friday\, April 3\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters\, 418 W. Broad St\, RVA 23220\, in the RVA Arts District \nFind the full Readings by Writers schedule and additional details HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/readings-by-writers/
CATEGORIES:2026,Featured
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SUMMARY:CRITIQUE PARTNERS & BETA READERS | March 2026 Writing Show (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:One of the most common questions for James River Writers staff is\, “How do I find a critique partner?” Well\, our panelists can help you with that! Hear from four writers intimately familiar with the ins and outs of critiquing and beta reading. They’ll tell you how to find the right fit\, how to develop a thick skin (and when you shouldn’t have to)\, and how to improve your own skills in critical reading and feedback. As a special bonus\, we’ll have networking time after the show\, structured by genre\, so you can see if your perfect beta reader is in the audience. \nSpeakers: Kris Coronado\, Phil Hilliker\, Dr. DaNika Neblett Robinson\, and Moderator Katharine Herndon \nDate: Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the Visual Arts Center | 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $21 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site.  \nIf you are a Writing Show Member\, please be sure to register and claim your spot. This will ensure we have enough seats for all who wish to attend. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/critique-partners-beta-readers-march-2026-writing-show-in-person/
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY featuring BOOK BINGO | March 11
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and March will be in person at Buskey Cider. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at the back of the tasting room\, where we will be hosting our first installment of FUN & GAMES featuring BOOK BINGO! If you’d like to participate in the fun\, you can purchase your Bingo Cards ahead of time using our online registration\, or you can purchase them at the door. The winner will receive a Writing Show Membership valued at $125! \nDate: March 11\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) NOTE THIS IS AN EARLIER START TIME THAN USUAL FOR WRITERS WEDNESDAY! The Bingo fun will start at 5:30 pm. \nLocation: Buskey Cider\, 2910 W. Leigh St\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE to attend. Bingo Cards may be purchased for a minimum donation of $10. \nNo registration is required to attend\, but you do have to purchase a bingo card if you’d like to participate in the Fun & Games. Thank you for participating and helping us reach our fundraising goals! Alternately\, if you’d like to make a donation and NOT participate in Book Bingo\, you can do that by clicking on the button below as well. \nSee you there! \n \nThis programming is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.   \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-featuring-book-bingo-march-11/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 24 | When to Break the Rules: Grammar\, Structure\, & Experimentation (Online Writing Show)
DESCRIPTION:Join our expert panelists for a discussion on the art of subverting writing conventions with purpose and skill. Discover when rule-breaking elevates your work versus when it distracts from your purpose\, and learn how successful authors create their distinctive voices and memorable narratives. Whether it’s telling a story in an unusual format or playing with the constraints of punctuation\, join us in exploring different ways writing can push the envelope. \nSpeakers: K-Ming Chang\, Rachel Kahan\, Amber McBride\, and Moderator Kris Spisak \nDate: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: $12 Members | $21 Non-members | $5 Students \n  \n \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive by 6:25 pm\, before the panel discussion begins. \nREGISTER NOW! \n  \nThis program is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n  \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nK-MING CHANG\nK-Ming Chang is a Lambda Literary Award winner\, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree\, a Kundiman Fellow\, and an O. Henry Prize Winner. She is the author of the novel Bestiary (One World/Random House\, 2020)\, which was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\, the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award\, and the Otherwise Award. In 2021\, her chapbook Bone House was published by Bull City Press. Her story collection Gods of Want (One World/Random House) won a Lambda Literary Award\, and her books have been translated into Spanish\, Chinese\, Korean\, German\, Turkish\, and other languages. Her most recent books are Organ Meats (One World\, 2023) and a novella titled Cecilia (Coffee House Press\, 2024). In 2026\, she will be making her YA debut with Straight to the Source\, a rom-com forthcoming from Holiday House. Her next novel for adults\, Needlemouth\, is forthcoming from Simon & Schuster on October 20\, 2026. \n  \n\n \nRACHEL KAHAN\nA passionate advocate for commercial fiction and non-fiction\, Rachel Kahan is VP/Executive Editor at William Morrow\, a division of HarperCollins. She acquires the kinds of books she loves most as a reader: literary and book clubby novels\, mystery/thrillers\, memoirs\, historical narratives\, and issue-driven non-fiction. In her nearly 30-year career\, Rachel has edited dozens of New York Times and international bestsellers. Rachel proudly publishes a diverse list of writers from around the world. Born and raised in Arlington\, Virginia\, she graduated from the College of William and Mary. \n  \n  \n\n \nAMBER MCBRIDE\nAmber McBride is a two-time National Book Award Finalist whose books have garnered over 25 starred reviews. Her debut young adult novel\, Me (Moth)\, won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent\, among many other accolades. Gone Wolf\, McBride‘s middle grade fiction debut\, won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. McBride was an assistant professor at UVA for 4 years before resigning. She lives in Virginia and keeps bees. \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nKRIS SPISAK\nKris Spisak wrote her first three books—Get a Grip on Your Grammar\, The Novel Editing Workbook\, and The Family Story Workbook—to help writers of all kinds sharpen their storytelling and empower their communications. Her award-winning debut novel\, The Baba Yaga Mask\, was inspired by her Ukrainian heritage\, and her fifth book\, Becoming Baba Yaga: Trickster\, Feminist\, and Witch of the Woods\, explores the complex origins of this Slavic folktale character and her lingering lessons for empowering us all. Kris knows well-written words and well-told stories can change the world\, and she cannot wait to tell you her next story. \n  \n  \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-24-when-to-break-the-rules-grammar-structure-experimentation-online-writing-show/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center\, 1812 West Main Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY February 11
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and February will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at reserved tables\, at the seating area to the immediate right when you enter. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: February 11\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nSee you there! \n \nThis programming is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.   \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-february-11/
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SUMMARY:NOW ONLINE! JANUARY 27 | Get It Together! Harnessing Community to Energize Your Writing
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, writing can be a solitary pursuit\, but why make it harder on yourself? It’s so much easier to accomplish your writing goals with encouragement\, shared information\, and accountability. Join us for a celebration of community\, and hear from three panelists who do an excellent job of bringing people together in a variety of spaces for a plethora of purposes. Let’s make actionable plans to support each other’s goals in 2026. \nSpeakers: Gigi Howard\, Ty Phelps\, Kalela Williams\, and Moderator Phil Hilliker \nDate: Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: NOW ONLINE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER! \nCost: $12 Members | $21 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive by 6:25 pm\, before the panel discussion begins. \n\nREGISTER NOW! \n  \nThis program is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n  \n \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nGIGI HOWARD\nGigi Howard has been a public librarian for 15 years\, and is the host of the podcast “Drinks in the Library\,” where she interviews guests about their favorite books and pairs them with drinks. Passionate about supporting her community\, Gigi loves connecting with others who use literature to make a difference. A dedicated mom and wife\, she fancies herself a mixologist\, though her husband remains skeptical of her skills in this area. \n  \n  \n\n \nTY PHELPS\nTy Phelps’ work can be found at Poets.org\, Poet Lore\, Streetlight\, Zizzle\, and elsewhere. He won the 2022 Nancy Ludmerer Flash Fiction Fellowship\, Virginia Commonwealth University’s 2019 Catherine and Joan Byrne Poetry Prize. He holds an MFA from VCU and served as the 2021–22 Cabell First Novelist Award Fellow and the 2023–24 Writer-in-Residence at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. He is a co-founder of the Flying South Reading Series and helps plan the Richmond Poetry Fest. \n  \n  \n\n \nKALELA WILLIAMS\nKalela Williams is the author of the the YA coming of age story Tangleroot\, a 2024 Indies Introduce and Indie Next pick. She directs the Virginia Center for the Book\, part of Virginia Humanities\, which produces the Virginia Festival of the Book and other literary programs\, and has directed literary events for the Free Library of Philadelphia and Furious Flower Poetry Center. \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nPHILLIP HILLIKER\nPhillip Hillker is a creatively restless writer and illustrator with credits spanning many fields and genres. He has contributed to role-playing games such as Shadowrun and White Wolf’s World of Darkness\, written voiceover scripts for too many whiteboard explanatory videos\, and spent time as JRW’s membership coordinator. \n  \n  \nREGISTER NOW! ]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-27-in-person-writing-show-at-the-visual-arts-center-of-richmond-get-it-together-harnessing-community-to-energize-your-writing/
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2025
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY\nDecember 10 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nat Ardent Craft Ales\n\nCommunity is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and December will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at reserved tables\, at the seating area to the left of the bar area (this is opposite of the side we are usually located). Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: HOLIDAY BOOK SWAP | Bring a book/take a book! If you’d like to clear out some room on your bookshelf\, or you’re simply excited about sharing a title you absolutely love with someone else\, bring a book with you and possibly leave with a new title to enjoy for yourself! \nDate: December 10\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nSee you there!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-december-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:SETTING AS CHARACTER November 2025 (In Person) Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Setting is more than a backdrop–it can shape your characters’ experiences\, reveal hidden tensions and cultural nuances\, and influence your narrative trajectory. Hear from three authors who know how to create rich\, multilayered locations that impact a story well beyond physical description. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \nWhat: The Writing Show: Setting as Character \nWhere: The Innerwork Center | 213 Roseneath Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23221 \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nPanelists: Nashae Jones\, Sarah Glenn Marsh\, SJ Sindu \nModerator: Annette Marquis \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-Members \nParking is available in a lot behind the Innerwork building or anywhere on the street. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. \n  \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nNASHAE JONES is an author and an educator. Her books Courtesy of Cupid and As You Wish have received numerous honors including Kids’ Indie Next selection\, a KNEA Reading Circle selection\, an Indigo Book of the Month\, an Amazon Editor’s Pick\, a New York Times Year of Books pick\, among others. Her young adult debut\, The Beckett Effect\, will be out summer 2026.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\nSARAH GLENN MARSH has been an avid fantasy reader since the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life. She believes we all deserve happy endings and is an author of books for everyone\, including many young adult\, middle grade\, and picture book titles. She lives in Richmond\, Virginia with her family\, including one sweet daughter\, one slightly dull sword\, and the chaos of many pets\, like a turtle named Muffin who she definitely did not bring back from any haunted swamp. Our Rogue Fates\, coming out April 28\, is her first adult romance novel.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\n\nSJ SINDU is an award-winning Tamil diaspora author of five books. The most recent\, The Goth House Experiment\, won The Story Prize Spotlight Award. Sindu holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Florida State University and is a co-editor for Zero Street\, a literary fiction series featuring LGBTQ+ books published by the University of Nebraska Press. Sindu is an assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nMODERATOR\n \n  \nANNETTE MARQUIS is a community builder\, wanderer\, and author of Living into the Truth: A Daughter’s Journey of Discovery\, a serialized memoir\, Accidental Mentors: Inspirational Stories of Women Who Shaped My Life By Just Being Themselves\, and one short-form memoir\, Resistance: A Memoir of Civil Disobedience in Maricopa County. In her past life\, she co-authored twenty-five software books\, mostly about Microsoft Office. She recently retired from the Living Legacy Project\, Inc\, owns WordsWomen Press\, LLC\, and lives with her wife Wendy in Richmond\, Virginia.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/setting-as-character-november-2025-in-person-writing-show/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T173000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and November will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nDate: November 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2025 featuring Newcomers Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and October will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Newcomers Welcome – At the top of the program\, Get an overview of JRW’s programs\, membership options\, and more. Then\, participants will socialize and network with rotating groups of writers in breakout rooms for the remainder of the time. \nDate: October 22\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-october-2025-featuring-newcomers-welcome/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and September will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Conference Preview – at the top of the program\, you’ll get an overview of the 2025 James River Writers Conference. Come with any questions you may have.  \nDate: September 10\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE MASTER CLASS: Success with Writing and Publishing Short Stories with Virginia Pye
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n    \n\n \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-success-with-writing-and-publishing-short-stories-with-virginia-pye/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Master Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T200000
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SUMMARY:2025 AUGUST ONLINE WRITING SHOW | The Mind’s Eye: Writing Visual Imagery Across Genres
DESCRIPTION:Do you have trouble capturing the world around you in precise\, evocative language? This panel examines how effective imagery goes beyond simple description to engage emotions\, establish mood\, and bring specific places to life. Our three panelists will draw from their varied backgrounds to offer advice on using figurative language strategically\, engaging all five senses\, and selecting concrete details. Learn how powerful visual writing can create impactful experiences that linger in your audience’s minds. \nSpeakers: Yasmin Angoe\, Jeffrey Dale Lofton\, Junious “Jay” Ward \nModerator: Rosa Castellano \nDate: Tuesday\, August 26\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \n \n \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.\n  \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nYASMIN ANGOE is the author of the bestselling Nena Knight espionage thriller trilogy (optioned for TV series)\, and the #1 bestselling psychological thriller\, Not What She Seems. She is the recipient of the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color and was a Goodreads Choice Award nominee. Yasmin crafts and delivers multi-layered suspense fiction\, rich in family secrets\, profound explorations of the human psyche\, and familial redemption.\n  \n  \n  \n\n \n  \nJEFFREY DALE LOFTON is the author of Red Clay Suzie\, which was Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and twice named an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association. He was also named Georgia Author of the Year for First Novel. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Red Clay Suzie go to support the important work of The Trevor Project and the Born This Way Foundation. \n  \n  \n\n  \n \nJUNIOUS “JAY” WARD is a poet and teaching artist. He is a National Slam champion (2018)\, an Individual World Poetry Slam champion (2019)\, author of Sing Me A Lesser Wound (Bull City Press 2020) and Composition (Button Poetry 2023). Jay currently serves as Charlotte’s inaugural Poet Laureate and is a 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow. Ward has attended Breadloaf Writers Conference\, Callaloo\, The Watering Hole and Tin House Winter Workshop. His work can be found in Columbia Journal\, Four Way Review\, DIAGRAM\, Diode Poetry Journal\, and elsewhere. \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \n\n\n\n  \nOriginally from Tampa\, Florida\, ROSA CASTELLANO is a poet and teacher living in Richmond\, Virginia. A finalist for Cave Canem’s Starshine and Clay Fellowship\, and co-founder of the RVA Poetry Fest\, her poems can be found or are forthcoming from RHINO Poetry\, Passages North\, Nimrod\, The Ninth Letter\, and Poetry Northwest\, among others. She has an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University\, and her debut poetry collection\, All is the Telling\, is available from Diode editions.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-august-online-writing-show-the-minds-eye-writing-visual-imagery-across-genres/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and August will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: August 13\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-august-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:INTRO TO SELF-PUBLISHING: August 2025 Nuts & Bolts Online Lunchtime Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | August 7\, 14\, & 21\nLearn how to navigate the world of self-publishing with confidence\, from setting your goals and choosing the right platforms to preparing your manuscript for success. We will discuss book formatting using free and paid tools to create professional-quality eBooks and print editions\, and explore how AI can streamline your writing journey by supporting tasks like editing\, marketing\, and research\, all while keeping your creative voice intact. Whether you’re publishing your first book or refining your self-publishing process\, this course equips you with tools and knowledge to bring your vision to life. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the powerpoint used during the class\, and additional resources.  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nDetails and Registration HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/intro-to-self-publishing-august-2025-nuts-bolts-online-lunchtime-series/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T200000
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SUMMARY:TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS July 2025 (In Person) Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, you’re a creative\, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect the business side of your writing life. Hear from both a lawyer and an accountant about the often-overlooked aspects of being a successful writer. We’re bringing back this super popular\, incredibly informative panel from the conference. With even more time\, there will be plenty of opportunities to get all your burning financial and legal questions answered on topics like LLCs\, business licenses\, protecting your best interests\, and more. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \nWhat: The Writing Show: Taking Care of Business (for Writers) \nWhere: The Innerwork Center | 213 Roseneath Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23221 \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nFeaturing: Business/Entertainment Attorney Justin Laughter and David B. Robinson\, CPA \nModerator: Kristi Tuck Austin \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-Members \nParking is available in a lot behind the Innerwork building or anywhere on the street. \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nJUSTIN LAUGHTER is a business\, intellectual property\, and entertainment attorney. He is also a community volunteer serving on numerous nonprofit boards and an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond Law School. For fun\, he is a songwriter and musician in Silly Bus (www.sillybus.music) and Flashlight Tag (www.flashlighttagmusic.com). Justin has been honored as a Virginia Super Lawyer\, a member of Virginia Business Magazine‘s Legal Elite\, and as one of Richmond’s Top 40 under 40 by Style Weekly Magazine.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nDAVID B. ROBINSON\, CPA is the only Certified Public Accountant in the United States allowed to refer to himself as a GreatCPA®. He has built this trademarked\, original brand over 40 years\, specializing in personal tax preparation for individuals\, entrepreneurs\, and small Limited Liability Companies. He works with clients that desire passionate\, solutions-oriented\, collaborative assistance from him. He is very experienced with print and digital content creators\, authors\, self-publishers\, social media influencers\, vloggers\, and streamers. \n  \n  \n  \nMODERATOR\n \n  \nKRISTI TUCK AUSTIN helps authors increase their books’ discoverability\, build their platforms\, and turn new readers into loyal fans. She’s also worked in TV development for Can Do Entertainment and Gum Street Productions. She was a producer on the proof of concept for America’s Next Great Author and is earning a certificate in film and TV development from UCLAx. She served as board chair of James River Writers and conference chair.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/taking-care-of-business-july-2025-in-person-writing-show/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and July will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nDate: July 9\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY JUNE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and June will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: June 11\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-june-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T193000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY MAY 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and May will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: May 14\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-may-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:April 2025 Writing Show (In Person): Literary Agent Intel
DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Hagan\, literary agent extraordinaire\, with over two decades of experience\, and her client\, JRW member\, author\, and editor Kris Spisak\, in conversation about all things agenting. Find out what it’s like to work with an agent\, the questions you must ask when starting that relationship\, and what you can and can’t expect once you sign. Lisa will talk about what makes a book\, query\, or nonfiction proposal stand out; what questions you should ask when you get “the call;” and what you should expect (or not) from agent communication. With plenty of time for audience questions\, this will be an informative and inspiring evening! \nSpeakers: Literary Agent Lisa Hagan and Author/Editor Kris Spisak \nDate: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the Visual Arts Center | 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site.  \nIf you are a Writing Show Member\, please be sure to register and claim your spot. This will ensure we have enough seats for all who wish to attend. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-2025-writing-show-in-person-literary-agent-intel/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and April will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Newcomers Welcome – At the top of the program\, Get an overview of JRW’s programs\, membership options\, and more. Then\, participants will socialize and network with rotating groups of writers in breakout rooms for the remainder of the time. \nDate: April 9\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-april-2025/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY MARCH 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and March will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nNEW! Let’s use this time to identify any fellow attendees who write the same genre. When you arrive and get your nametag\, we will ask you to identify your genre. This will allow you to easily find folks who may want to form critique groups or find accountability partners. Seek one another out and start making important connections to keep you on track! \nDate: March 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-march-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:2025 FEBRUARY ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Building Your Editing Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Editing isn’t just fixing the commas and sending your work into the great beyond. It can include big picture changes\, smoothing out continuity issues\, eliminating repetitive words\, reworking sentence structure\, and more! Get actionable advice from three professional editors who will share concrete steps for taking your finished product to the next level. \nSpeakers: Athena Dixon\, Lori Gold\, and Sangeeta Mehta \nModerator: J.T. Glover \nDate: Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nAthena Dixon is the author of the essay collections The Incredible Shrinking Woman (Split/Lip Press 2020) and The Loneliness Files (Tin House 2023). She serves as the Nonfiction/Hybrid Editor for Split/Lip Press and as Consulting Editor for Fourth Genre.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nLori Gold is the author of Romantic Friction (Harper Mira\, 2025)\, book club fiction that questions the use of AI in the writing world. Under Lori Goldstein\, she published the adult historical novel\, Love\, Theodosia (Arcade\, 2021)\, and four novels for young adults: Sources Say (Penguin Random House\, 2020); Screen Queens (Penguin Random House\, 2019); and the Becoming Jinn series (Macmillan\, 2015\, 2016). She is also a creative writing instructor and founder of Think Write\, which holds creative writing classes and writing retreats. \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nSangeeta Mehta worked for two literary agents and was an acquiring editor at Little\, Brown and Simon & Schuster before founding her own editorial services company\, Mehta Book Editing. As a developmental editor\, she focuses on middle grade\, YA\, and adult fiction. She also writes for Jane Friedman’s blog. Sangeeta has served on the board of the Editorial Freelancers Association and taught workshops with Inked Voices. She holds a master’s degree in comparative literature from UCLA. \n  \n\n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \n\n\n\nJ. T. Glover has published short fiction in Best New Horror\, Pseudopod\, and Nightscript\, among other venues. His “The Song Between the Songs” appeared in The Dark Corners of the Old Dominion\, a Virginia horror anthology supporting Scares That Care. His nonfiction has appeared in many publications\, including The Silent Garden and Thinking Horror. By day he’s an academic librarian specializing in the humanities\, and he lives in Central Virginia.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-february-online-writing-show-building-your-editing-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and February will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nNEW! Let’s use this time to identify any fellow attendees who write the same genre. When you arrive and get your nametag\, we will ask you to identify your genre. This will allow you to easily find folks who may want to form critique groups or find accountability partners. SeeK one another out and start making important connections to keep you on track! \nDate: February 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-february-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2024 ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Building a Content Calendar- Give 'Em Something to Talk About
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | February 6\, 13\, & 20\nAs writers\, we are often told that we need to begin to build an audience well before we have a finished product to promote. But\, how do you do this\, and what can you possibly talk about that will be of interest? In this 3-part series\, JRW’s Director of Programs & Communications\, Brynn Markham\, will help you build a content calendar (sometimes called an editorial calendar or a publishing schedule) in order to have a consistent presence online with the goal of growing and maintaining an audience that will have genuine interest in your work when it’s ready to go out into the world. Brynn will cover what\, exactly\, a content calendar is; which online platforms (social media\, blogs\, etc.) may be the best fit for your work; where and how to mine for relevant content; what tools you can use to stay organized and on task; and more. You’ll leave this series with actionable items to get started and fully form your own content calendar. \nWhen you register for this series\, you will have the option of filling out a questionnaire about your own work\, and Brynn will choose one registrant’s information to begin to form a content calendar that will be shared live during the final class. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the powerpoint used during the class\, and additional resources.  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nDetails and Registration HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2024-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-building-a-content-calendar-give-em-something-to-talk-about/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000
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SUMMARY:Jan 2025 Writing Show: Dreams to Deadlines - Navigating Your Writing Year
DESCRIPTION:Start your year with tips for making your writing dreams a reality. How do you set effective goals that you control and guide? What do you do when you hit roadblocks? Three inspiring writers will help you build the foundations you need to achieve creative success in 2025. \nSpeakers: Lisa Cooper Ellison\, Nick George the Poet\, and Rachel McRady \nModerator: Alethea McCollin \nDate: Tuesday\, January 28\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the Visual Arts Center | 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site! \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/jan-2025-writing-show-dreams-to-deadlines-navigating-your-writing-year/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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