As book challenges have currently impacted Central Virginia and beyond, James River Writers (JRW) is providing a platform to share the insights and perspectives of nationally recognized authors directly affected by these bans, as well as leaders in anti-censorship movements. In partnership with Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, who will act as moderator, James River Writers […]
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. While hosting this program online, we create rotating, intimate groups of 3-5 […]
Join us for this monthly opportunity to network and socialize with writers of all genres and expertise levels. This month, with the holidays upon us, we encourage you to wear your holiday attire and/or bring a favorite recipe that you can share with others. We'll ask you to drop the recipe into the Chat, so be ready […]
The Best Self-Published Novel Contest opens on January 10 and goes through March 15, 2022. 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 20th […]
Celebrate the New Year with us, marking 20 years of James River Writers! We invite you to share your writing goals for the year, to help keep on track and inspired. Of course, this is completely optional. Community is at the core of everything we do, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen […]
How can you shake up your writing practices for 2022 and make the most of your available time and creativity? Whether it’s jumpstarting your ideas with smaller pieces, trying a new genre, getting an accountability partner, or bribing yourself with chocolate, tips from our experts will get you ready to tackle your writing projects. Speakers: […]
YOU ASKED; WE'RE ANSWERING! One of the most frequently asked questions we get from writers is "How can I find a good critique partner?" While our best answer is always to plug into a writing community (like JRW!) and see who you feel most connected to and are able to develop a good relationship with, […]
James River Writers is proud to collaborate with the Virginia Screenwriters Forum to bring you this special Writing Show. Economy of words is essential for screenplays, stage plays, and poetry, and it can enhance the readability of other fiction and non-fiction works as well. This conversation brings panelists together who regularly choose fewer words for […]
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. While hosting this program online, we create rotating, intimate groups of 3-5 […]
SOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert) THIS EVENT IS FILLED TO CAPACITY. James River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on query letters, plus a one-on-one meeting with a query expert. Join instructor M.M. FINCK, as she helps you demystify […]
See Richmond CultureWorks for other literary events in the area.