BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//James River Writers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:James River Writers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for James River Writers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20220125T211051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204652Z UID:10000500-1645552800-1645561800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Using Fewer Words for Bigger Impact DESCRIPTION: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 deeper impact—including writers from the screenwriting\, microfiction\, and poetry communities—to answer your questions about getting the most bang for your writing buck. \nSpeakers:  Brenda Peynado\, Franklin jin Rho\, Ran Walker \nModerator:  Terry Menefee Gau \nDate: Tuesday\, February 22\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nThis Writing Show is a special collaboration with \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration closes at midnight on February 21; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nBRENDA PEYNADO \nBrenda Peynado’s genre-bending short story collection\, The Rock Eaters—featuring alien arrivals\, angels falling from rooftops\, virtual reality\, and sorrows manifesting as tumorous stones—was listed as one of the New York Public Library’s ten best books of 2021 and NPR’s best books of 2021. Her stories have won an O. Henry Prize\, a Pushcart Prize\, Chicago Tribune‘s Nelson Algren Award\, and inclusion in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She teaches creative writing at the University of Houston. \n Website brendapeynado.com  | Twitter @brendapeynado  \n  \n\n  \n \nFRANKLIN JIN RHO  \nCurrently a co-producer on an upcoming WB / Netflix series\, Incarnate\, Franklin was born and raised in Richmond\, Virginia. Present projects in development include Han\, an international corporate tech thriller\, and The Beautiful South\, a series set in Appalachia developed through the Rideback / MRC TV Incubator. A graduate of William and Mary and the American Film Institute\, Franklin’s writing credits include Pachinko\, The Exorcist and Swamp Thing. For funsies\, he mountain bikes\, coaches Ultimate frisbee and soccer\, and plays video games with his daughter. \n Twitter @franklinrho \n  \n\n  \n \nRAN WALKER \nRan Walker is the author of twenty-four books. He is the winner of the Indie Author Project’s 2019 Indie Author of the Year Award\, the 2019 Black Caucus of the ALA Fiction Ebook Award\, the 2018 Virginia Author Project Award for Adult Fiction\, and the 2021 Blind Corner Afrofuturism Microfiction Award. He teaches creative writing at Hampton University and at Writer’s Digest University and lives with his wife and daughter in Virginia. \n Website ranwalker.com  |  Twitter @ranwalker \n  \n\n MODERATOR\nTERRY MENEFEE GAU \nTerry Menefee Gau is an accomplished actor & writer\, as well as a non-profit professional for the past twenty years.  She has a varied theatre and film resume\, spanning over twenty-five years as an actor\, producer\, writer\, and director. Terry is a proud member of the Virginia Screenwriters Forum and has several award-winning scripts under her belt. She also works at VPM as an events manager in Community Engagement. Terry received her M.Div. and MACE from Union Presbyterian Seminary\, focusing in Narrative and Film Theology\, and she has a B.S. in Mathematics from James Madison University. She loves the dichotomy of art and logic\, spirit and reason. \n Twitter  @TerryGau \nREGISTER NOW \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2022-online-writing-show-using-fewer-words-for-bigger-impact/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2022,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220209T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20220128T155647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204656Z UID:10000501-1644427800-1644435000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY February 2022 - Critique Partners Speed Dating (Special Edition!) DESCRIPTION: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\, we do know that we all sometimes need prompting! To start the ball rolling\, we are hosting JRWs first ever “CRITIQUE PARTNERS SPEED DATING” event during our February Writers Wednesday. We will split folks up into groups of two\, using breakout rooms\, where you’ll have the opportunity to talk with as many folks\, one-on-one\, as time allows. Every five minutes\, we will change partners\, giving you the opportunity to ask your own questions\, or use prompts that we will provide that we hope will help you. Before breakout rooms begin\, we’ll give you some pointers and explain what\, exactly\, a critique partner is\, and what different roles they can play in your writing journey. As always\, JRW staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. For those of you that want to come and enjoy the traditional socializing and networking of Writers Wednesday\, you can stay with the JRW staff and chat\, or we will create a separate breakout room for those of you that do not wish to participate in the critique partners speed dating. Plan to join us! \nDate: Wednesday\, February 9\, 2022 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, February 8. \nLink to join will be sent to registrants the morning of the program. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-february-2022-critique-partners-speed-dating-special-edition/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20220104T014637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204702Z UID:10000498-1643133600-1643142600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:JANUARY 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Get Out of That Rut! DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers:  Rachel Douglas\, Derek Kannemeyer\, Noah Scalin \nModerator:  Melissa Scott Sinclair \nDate: Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration closes at midnight on January 24; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-2022-online-writing-show-get-out-of-that-rut/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2022,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220112T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20220101T182502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204707Z UID:10000497-1642008600-1642015800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY January 2022 - Socialize & Network DESCRIPTION: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 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 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nDate: Wednesday\, January 12\, 2022 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-january-2022-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T235900 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20220105T004742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204718Z UID:10000499-1641790800-1647388740@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:2022 Best Self-Published Novel Contest DESCRIPTION:The Best Self-Published Novel Contest opens on January 10 and goes through March 15\, 2022. \nJames 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 Annual James River Writers Conference (valued at $300). The winner is announced in the fall issue of Richmond magazine\, at the conference in October\, and through JRWs social media platforms and newsletters. \nLet’s see what you’ve got! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2022-best-self-published-novel-contest/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2022,Contest,Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20211117T173306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205009Z UID:10000496-1638984600-1638991800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY Holiday Edition | December 2021 DESCRIPTION: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 to “copy and paste!” Then\, we’ll capture all the recipes shared in the Chat window for you and email them to all registrants following the close of the program. Of course\, it’s optional\, but we’d love you to share those food or drink recipes that always result in guests asking you for your recipe. Bonus points if you come to Writers Wednesday partaking of said recipes! \nAs usual\, we will keep things informal\, and allow time for everyone to join breakout rooms for more intimate conversations. \nWe can’t wait to see you and your festive attire! \n  \nDate: December 8\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, on December 7. The link to join will be sent to registrants the morning of the program. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-holiday-edition-december-2021/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000355-1638984600-1638991800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-12-08/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20211118T181118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205013Z UID:10000495-1638817200-1638822600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:CENSORSHIP & BOOK BANNING: An Important and Timely Discussion DESCRIPTION: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 presents CENSORSHIP & BOOK BANNING: An Important and Timely Discussion.  JRW’s goal is to help our audience understand the issues\, both overt and implied\, so that\, moving forward\, citizens are prepared to provide advocacy and support for the literary community in the commonwealth and across the nation. \nThis special panel discussion will include award-winning authors Elizabeth Acevedo (The Poet X) and Ashley Hope Pérez (Out of Darkness)\, discussing their works that have recently been pulled from public school libraries in New Kent and Henrico counties\, respectively. They will be joined by Gordon Danning of the National Coalition Against Censorship\, as well as Angie Manfredi\, a librarian who left her job at the State Library of Iowa in August after legislation was passed in her state that banned critical race theory. \nWhen: Monday\, December 6 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern \nCost:  $5 registration fee will be donated to the National Coalition Against Censorship \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPanelists: Elizabeth Acevedo\, Gordon Danning\, Angie Manfredi\, Ashley Hope Pérez \nModerator: Meg Medina \nRegistration closes at midnight on December 5; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the program. \nYou can shop titles from our panelists HERE\, along with additional titles from the top ten most challenged books of 2020. \nThis special panel discussion is sponsored by Meg Medina Books\, Inc. \nRegister Now \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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 \n \n \n \n \n\n\nPANELISTS:\n \nELIZABETH ACEVEDO is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X\, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature\, the Michael L. Printz Award\, the Pura Belpré Award\, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award\, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library\, NPR\, Publishers Weekly\, and School Library Journal—and Clap When You Land\, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book & Kirkus finalist. She is a National Poetry Slam champion and holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo lives with her partner in Washington\, DC. You can find out more about her at www.acevedowrites.com. \n  \n \n  \nGORDON DANNING has a JD from the University of California\, Berkeley\, but decided not to practice law and instead taught Social Studies for many years at a public high school in Oakland\, California. Immediately before coming to work with the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC). he served as the History Research Fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education\, and he has published several academic and law review articles on issues relating to free speech. \n  \n \n  \nANGIE MANFREDI is a librarian\, writer\, and editor. She’s fat and not sorry about it and is passionately committed to ensuring all kids and teens have equal access to books that represent the truths in their lives. She likes sending snail mail\, watching bad TV and good films\, and Twitter where you can find her @misskubelik. \n  \n  \n \nASHLEY HOPE PÉREZ is the critically acclaimed author of three award-winning novels for young adults. Her most recent\, Out of Darkness\, received a 2016 Printz honor for excellence in young adult literature and the 2016 Tomás Rivera Book Award. The New York Times called it a “layered tale of color lines\, love and struggle” where “a tragedy\, real and racial\, swallows us whole.” Booklist named it among “50 Best YA Books of All Time.” Kirkus Reviews says of Out of Darkness\, “A powerful\, layered tale of forbidden love in times of unrelenting racism.” Pérez completed her PhD in comparative literature at Indiana University where she focused on Latin American literatures\, and is now a professor of world literatures at The Ohio State University. \n  \nMODERATOR:\n \nMEG MEDINA is a Cuban-American writer and an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of numerous works for children and teens\, including Merci Suarez Changes Gears\, which won the 2019 John D. Newbery medal. She serves on the board of advisors for We Need Diverse Books\, and she is on the faculty of Hamline University’s MFA program in Children’s Literature. A proud member and supporter of James River Writers\, she lives in Richmond\, Virginia. \n  \n  \nMeg Medina Books\, Inc. is sponsoring this important discussion. You can read Meg’s commentary HERE on the latest censorship issues facing the local community (and beyond) in which she lives. James River Writers is grateful for Meg’s driving force to bring this important discussion to our writing community. \n  \nRegister Now \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/censorship-book-banning-an-important-and-timely-discussion/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20211025T182154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205019Z UID:10000494-1636565400-1636572600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. At the top of the program\, we invite a Community Connection organization to share resources they have available to our writing community. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nOur Community Connections feature for November is NaNoWriMo. Mary Archer will come and share about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Writing a novel alone can be difficult\, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress\, set milestones\, connect with other writers in a vast community\, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh\, and best of all\, it’s free!  \nRegister by midnight\, November 9! \nDate: Wednesday\, November 10\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-november-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000354-1636565400-1636572600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-11-10/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20211004T183402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205023Z UID:10000493-1634751000-1634758200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nOctober Features a Special Presentation – Newcomers Welcome | JRW 101 – for those that are new to JRW\, or for anyone that may want a deeper dive into JRWs offerings\, to be sure you’re getting the most of your Membership. \nIf you’re a JRW “Veteran” you can proceed to network and socialize in breakout rooms while others may choose to stay behind with JRW staff for this informal presentation. \nRegister by midnight\, October 19! \nDate: Wednesday\, October 20\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-october-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T173000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182855Z UID:10000365-1634751000-1634751000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-2021-10-13/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210827T143646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205028Z UID:10000489-1632938400-1632947400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 2021 (FREE!) ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Ask the JRW Staff Anything! DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! JRW is once again offering a special (and Free!) edition of The Writing Show. JRW Staff will share a bit about what we’ve learned over this past challenging year\, snippets about our individual areas of expertise\, and let you know about something we do/love the most about our roles that may (or may not!) surprise you. Then\, we’ll open it up to questions from those in attendance. So\, come and ask away. \nFeaturing: \nKatharine Herndon | Executive Director \nBrynn Markham | Director of Programs & Communications \nCatie-Reagan Palmore | Membership Coordinator \nDate: Wednesday\, September 29\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight on September 28; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/september-2021-free-online-writing-show-ask-the-jrw-staff-anything/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210827T135852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205033Z UID:10000487-1631122200-1631129400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. At the top of the program\, we invite a Community Connection organization to share resources they have available to our writing community. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nSeptember Community Connection Feature – This month\, we ask YOU to come and share about an organization or resource that has been pivotal to your writing success. Not only will this help inform others in attendance\, but it may also help us in planning for future Community Connection features. \nRegister by midnight\, September 7! \nDate: Wednesday\, September 8\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-september-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000353-1631122200-1631129400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-09-08/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210802T171019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205037Z UID:10000486-1629914400-1629923400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:AUGUST 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Paths to Publishing DESCRIPTION:The opportunities for getting your words out into the world are greater than ever–and also even more confusing. Explore the various ways you can get published\, including through traditional publishing\, small presses\, or indie pub. This topic is a perennial favorite\, and we keep coming back to it because it keeps changing! Get the latest scoop from our experts. \nSpeakers: Catherine Baab-Muguira\, Laurie Jean\, JC Kang\, and TBA \nModerator: DaNika Robinson \nDate: Wednesday\, August 25\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $15 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration closes on August 24; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nThis Writing Show is sponsored by O’Hagan Meyer \n \n  \n  \n  \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming. \n\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2021-online-writing-show-paths-to-publishing/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210729T123610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205041Z UID:10000412-1628703000-1628710200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY August 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. At the top of the program\, we invite a Community Connection organization to share resources they have available to our writing community. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nAugust Community Connection Feature – VPM & ICA Community Media Center\, a recording studio and workspace that is free and open to the public |  Dr. Chioke I’Anson\, VCU’s Director of Community Media\, will join us to share about the Community Media Center’s resources\, including podcasting workshops and classes. Dr. I’Anson is an Assistant Professor of African American Studies at VCU and underwriting announcer for NPR (National Public Radio). \nRegister by midnight\, August 10! \nDate: Wednesday\, August 11\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-august-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000352-1628703000-1628710200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-08-11/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210629T155037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205045Z UID:10000411-1627495200-1627504200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:JULY 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - The Future of Speculative Fiction DESCRIPTION:With all the changes we’ve seen in the world lately\, it sometimes feels like the future is now. But what is really in store for fiction that shows us alternate worlds? Our panel will help us explore what’s new\, what’s back\, and what’s next. \nSpeakers: M.K. England\, Stephanie Toliver\, Nghi Vo \nModerator: John Glover \nDate: Wednesday\, July 28\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $15 Non-members | $5 Students \n  \nRegistration closes on July 27; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming. \n\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2021-online-writing-show-the-future-of-speculative-fiction/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210714T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210621T193616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205050Z UID:10000409-1626283800-1626291000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nJuly Community Connection Feature – Virginia Festival of the Book (a program of Virginia Humanities) – Festival Director Jane Kulow and  Associate Director Sarah Lawson will join us at the top of the program\, for 10-15 minutes\, to share about the opportunities for writers to learn from or submit applications for consideration to take part in next year’s festival. Numerous JRW members have taken part in this annual festival in the past\, and we hope to see many more in the coming years. Once the presentation and Q&A are finished\, we will begin to put guests in breakout rooms for socializing and networking. \nTo be sure you’re among the first to receive our programming announcements\, sign up for our e-newsletter HERE. \nRegister by midnight\, July 13! \nDate: Wednesday\, July 14\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-july-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210714T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000351-1626283800-1626291000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-07-14/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210517T185715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205054Z UID:10000403-1625076000-1625085000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:JUNE 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Family Matters: Telling Your Story\, Your Way DESCRIPTION:You have a personal story to tell\, but you’re not sure where to start. Should it be poetry\, fiction\, nonfiction? Indie pub\, small press\, or big five? How do you make it stand out if you want it to sell? Do you have to tell the whole truth? Our experts will give you a road map for preserving those family memories. \nSpeakers:  Robin Farmer\, A.B. Westrick\, Howard Yoon \nModerator:  Kris Spisak \nDate: Wednesday\, June 30\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $15 Non-members | $5 Students \n  \nRegistration closes on June 29; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming. \n\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/june-2021-online-writing-show-family-matters-telling-your-story-your-way/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210609T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210526T134816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205058Z UID:10000405-1623259800-1623267000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY June 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nJune Community Connection Feature – Library of Virginia – Ashley Ramey will join us at the top of the program\, for 10-15 minutes\, to share about the myriad of resources the Library of Virginia has available for writers\, and answer any questions you may have. Then\, we will begin to put guests in breakout rooms for socializing and networking \nTo be sure you’re among the first to receive our programming announcements\, sign up for our e-newsletter HERE. \nRegister by midnight\, June 8! \nDate: Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-june-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210609T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000350-1623259800-1623267000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-06-09/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210429T152105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205103Z UID:10000401-1622052000-1622061000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:MAY 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Character Development: Building Strong Characters that Readers Want to Invest In DESCRIPTION:Whether you think characters move plot or plot informs your characters\, you won’t get too far with two-dimensional “Mary Sues.” How do you give your characters believable flaws\, intriguing backstories\, and the strength to see their journeys through to the end? Our panelists will talk character arcs and motivations and give you the tips and tricks to populate your work with real people. \nSpeakers:  Cate Holahan\, Sarah Nicolas\, John Vercher \nModerator: Bill Blume \nDate: Wednesday\, May 26\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n  \nRegistration closes at midnight on May 25; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-2021-online-writing-show-character-development-building-strong-characters-that-readers-want-to-invest-in/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T143000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210426T174846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205526Z UID:10000397-1621686600-1621693800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class (MEMBERS' CHOICE!) | METHOD to the MADNESS: Pantsing or Plotting; Character First or Plot First? DESCRIPTION:You asked\, and we are answering! May’s Members’ Choice Master Class invites you to join award-winning author Lilliam Rivera\, as she talks with Newbery Medalist Meg Medina about tackling these eternal questions in the writing realm: Should I map out a plan for my writing\, or fly by the seat of my pants and just let the creativity flow? Should I start with developing my character(s)\, or pin down the plot first? Don’t miss the final Master Class of the 2021 season that is sure to inspire you to figure out the best way for YOU to approach the finish line in what sometimes seems like a marathon without an end in sight. \nDate:  Saturday\, May 22\, 2021 \nTime:  12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern time \nWhere: In the comfort of your home\, via the Zoom platform \nPrice: $45 Members | $65 Non-members \nRegistration closes at midnight\, May 20. Master Class details\, including the Zoom link to join\, will be sent to registrants the day before the class. \nPRESENTERS:\nLilliam Rivera is an award-winning author of young adult and middle grade novels including Never Look Back\, a Pura Belpré Honor winner\, and the forthcoming\, We Light Up the Sky (Bloomsbury). Her work has appeared in The Washington Post\, the New York Times\, and Elle\, to name a few. Lilliam lives in Los Angeles. \nWebsite: lilliamrivera.com   Facebook:  @lilliamrivera   Twitter:  @lilliamr \n  \nMeg Medina is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of numerous works for children and teens\, including Merci Suárez Changes Gears\, which won the 2019 John D. Newbery medal. She serves on the board of advisors for both the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and We Need Diverse Books\, and she is on the faculty of Hamline University’s MFA program in Children’s Literature. Meg’s newest work\, the highly anticipated sequel Merci Suárez Can’t Dance\, released on April 6\, 2021. A proud member and supporter of JRW\, she lives in Richmond\, Virginia. \nWebsite: megmedina.com   Facebook:  @meg.medina.10   Twitter:  @Meg_Medina \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-members-choice-method-to-the-madness-pantsing-or-plotting-character-first-or-plot-first/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2021,Master Classes GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210426T180737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205530Z UID:10000399-1620840600-1620847800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY May 2021 - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nMay Community Connection Feature – Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)| Virginia Pro Chapter – Dina Weinstein will join us at the top of the program\, for 10-15 minutes\, to share about SPJ\, and answer any questions you may have. Then\, we will begin to put guests in breakout rooms for socializing and networking \nTo be sure you’re among the first to receive our programming announcements\, sign up for our e-newsletter HERE. \nRegister by midnight\, May 11! \nDate: Wednesday\, May 12\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-may-2021-socialize-network/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000349-1620840600-1620847800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - Socialize & Network 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. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. And\, 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 that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-05-12/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210329T164021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205535Z UID:10000485-1619632800-1619641800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:APRIL 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Collections & Anthologies DESCRIPTION:Writing that can be consumed in one sitting is perfect for our fast-paced lives. What’s the best way to put together a collection of your own short works? How do you get your writing into an anthology? And what if you’d like to put out a call for submissions and edit an anthology of your own? Our experts will give you the ins and outs of creative compilations. \nSpeakers: Sasha Banks\, Tyrese Coleman\, Eric Smith \nModerator: Ran Walker \nDate: Wednesday\, April 28\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12  Members |  $15  Non-members | $5  Students \n  \nRegistration closes on April 27; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nWriting Show Memberships are Available. Details HERE. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-2021-online-writing-show-collections-anthologies/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:2021,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T214943 CREATED:20210330T200640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205539Z UID:10000395-1618651800-1618659000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class | IDENTITY CRISIS: What is Genre and Why Does it Matter? with Literary Agent Paige Wheeler DESCRIPTION:Literary Agent Paige Wheeler addresses what may be one of the most important elements of gaining success as a writer. So many writers\, when asked the straightforward genre question\, don’t know the answer. Or\, they want to avoid pigeonholing themselves\, so they cite multiple genres. Get it wrong and it may cost you. Get it right and you’ll find readers telling their friends about you. This Master Class will help you find out where\, exactly\, your work belongs on the bookshelf\, and why it matters in everything from searching for the right agent to pinpointing your target audience. \nDate:  Saturday\, April 17\, 2021 \nTime:  9:30 am – 11:30 am \nWhere: In the comfort of your home\, via the Zoom platform \nPrice: $45 Members | $65 Non-members \nView the full 2021 Master Class schedule HERE. \nRegistration closes at midnight\, April 15. Master Class details\, including the Zoom link to join\, will be sent to registrants the day before the class. \nPRESENTER:\nAs the founder of Creative Media Agency\, Inc.\, PAIGE WHEELER has merged her creativity and business savvy to create an agency that is dedicated to maximizing author potential. With over twenty years of experience in the publishing industry\, Paige is interested in all commercial fiction and upscale (think book club) fiction\, as well as women’s fiction\, romance (all types)\, mystery\, thrillers\, inspirational/Christian and psychological suspense. She enjoys both historical fiction as well as contemporary fiction. In nonfiction she’s looking for both narrative nonfiction and prescriptive nonfiction. Some of the areas that she likes are lifestyle\, relationship\, parenting\, business/entrepreneurship\, food-subsistence-homesteading topics\, popular/trendy reference projects and women’s issues. \nWebsite: cmalit.com  Facebook: @paige.wheeler.10  Twitter: @pwheeler_agent \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nSOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class\, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert)\nTHIS 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 the querying process. Learn what to include in your letter to agents and what to skip\, how long it should be\, and what to say if you don’t have many (or any) writing credits. You’ll leave with a new level of comfort and a road map for making your query the best it can be. But that’s not all! After the class\, each attendee will have an opportunity to meet for fifteen minutes\, one-on-one\, with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your own query letter. Appointment times will be scheduled first come first serve\, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Details about your one-on-one appointments\, including your assigned time slot\, will be sent via email. Be sure to leave your day open until 2 pm\, so we can plan appointments accordingly. We are unable to take requests for specific time slots. \nRegistration is now open. \nAdditional Details of query experts hosting one-on-one meetings (in addition to M.M. Finck) coming soon. \nDate: Saturday\, March 19\, 2022 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern | Master Class; 12 Noon – 2:00 pm Eastern | One-on-One Meetings \nPrice: $65 Members; $85 Non-members  \nRegistration closes either on Thursday\, March 17\, or when capacity is reached.  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n INSTRUCTOR \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M. M. Finck \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n M.M. FINCK is a Novelist\, essayist\, & niche editor specializing in queries\, pitches\, opening pages\, & overall story analysis at the “Query Quill.” She serves as Vice President of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, book reviewer\, speaker\, amateur cook\, volunteer teacher\, and all around Girl Friday fueled by Diet Coke\, Sauvignon Blanc\, and dark chocolate.  Finck oversees the ‘Interviews’ and ‘Agents’ Corner’ segments for the magazine and online community Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books where she interviews bestselling and up-and-coming authors\, literary agents from top agencies\, and editors. Her own women’s fiction is represented by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Website: https://www.mmfinck.com/  Facebook: @MMFinck  Twitter: @MMFinck \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Master Class\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n This 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.     URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-identity-crisis-what-is-genre-and-why-does-it-matter-with-literary-agent-paige-wheeler/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2021,Master Classes GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR