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  • FEBRUARY 24 | When to Break the Rules: Grammar, Structure, & Experimentation (Online Writing Show)

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    Visual Arts Center 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY featuring BOOK BINGO | March 11

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    Ardent Craft Ales 3200 W Leigh Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • CRITIQUE PARTNERS & BETA READERS | March 2026 Writing Show (In Person)

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    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 […]

  • Readings by Writers Open Mic Night | JRW Joins First Fridays in the RVA Arts District

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    CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH WITH US! Join James River Writers, and listen as JRW members share their poetry—finished, in progress, or somewhere in between. Refreshments are available for purchase. Attendance 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 […]

  • ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY (Featuring Newcomers Welcome) April 2026

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    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 […]

  • SPRINGBOARD! 2026: A Weekend of Transformational Self-editing

    NEED HELP EDITING YOUR MANUSCRIPT? James 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, […]

  • ENGAGING READERS WITH EFFECTIVE PACING | April 2026 Writing Show (In Person)

    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 […]

  • IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY featuring FUN & GAMES | May 13

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    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 […]

  • ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY | June 2026

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      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. […]

  • UNEXPECTED WARRIOR: Amanda Jones is THAT Librarian | An Online Advocacy Discussion with Meg Medina

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    Amanda Jones is a middle school librarian, an activist, and the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. She has served as President of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians, was distinguished as the 2021 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year, and named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list. Amanda gained national attention for […]

See Richmond CultureWorks for other literary events in the area.