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 […]
James River Writers is excited to host this month's Writers Wednesday IN-PERSON at Hardywood West Creek, in RVA. 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
See Richmond CultureWorks for other literary events in the area.