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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2025
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY\nDecember 10 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nat Ardent Craft Ales\n\nCommunity is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and December will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at reserved tables\, at the seating area to the left of the bar area (this is opposite of the side we are usually located). Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: HOLIDAY BOOK SWAP | Bring a book/take a book! If you’d like to clear out some room on your bookshelf\, or you’re simply excited about sharing a title you absolutely love with someone else\, bring a book with you and possibly leave with a new title to enjoy for yourself! \nDate: December 10\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nSee you there!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-december-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
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SUMMARY:SETTING AS CHARACTER November 2025 (In Person) Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Setting is more than a backdrop–it can shape your characters’ experiences\, reveal hidden tensions and cultural nuances\, and influence your narrative trajectory. Hear from three authors who know how to create rich\, multilayered locations that impact a story well beyond physical description. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \nWhat: The Writing Show: Setting as Character \nWhere: The Innerwork Center | 213 Roseneath Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23221 \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nPanelists: Nashae Jones\, Sarah Glenn Marsh\, SJ Sindu \nModerator: Annette Marquis \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-Members \nParking is available in a lot behind the Innerwork building or anywhere on the street. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nNASHAE JONES is an author and an educator. Her books Courtesy of Cupid and As You Wish have received numerous honors including Kids’ Indie Next selection\, a KNEA Reading Circle selection\, an Indigo Book of the Month\, an Amazon Editor’s Pick\, a New York Times Year of Books pick\, among others. Her young adult debut\, The Beckett Effect\, will be out summer 2026.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\nSARAH GLENN MARSH has been an avid fantasy reader since the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life. She believes we all deserve happy endings and is an author of books for everyone\, including many young adult\, middle grade\, and picture book titles. She lives in Richmond\, Virginia with her family\, including one sweet daughter\, one slightly dull sword\, and the chaos of many pets\, like a turtle named Muffin who she definitely did not bring back from any haunted swamp. Our Rogue Fates\, coming out April 28\, is her first adult romance novel.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\n\nSJ SINDU is an award-winning Tamil diaspora author of five books. The most recent\, The Goth House Experiment\, won The Story Prize Spotlight Award. Sindu holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Florida State University and is a co-editor for Zero Street\, a literary fiction series featuring LGBTQ+ books published by the University of Nebraska Press. Sindu is an assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nMODERATOR\n \n  \nANNETTE MARQUIS is a community builder\, wanderer\, and author of Living into the Truth: A Daughter’s Journey of Discovery\, a serialized memoir\, Accidental Mentors: Inspirational Stories of Women Who Shaped My Life By Just Being Themselves\, and one short-form memoir\, Resistance: A Memoir of Civil Disobedience in Maricopa County. In her past life\, she co-authored twenty-five software books\, mostly about Microsoft Office. She recently retired from the Living Legacy Project\, Inc\, owns WordsWomen Press\, LLC\, and lives with her wife Wendy in Richmond\, Virginia.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/setting-as-character-november-2025-in-person-writing-show/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and November will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nDate: November 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-november-2025/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2025 featuring Newcomers Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and October will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Newcomers Welcome – At the top of the program\, Get an overview of JRW’s programs\, membership options\, and more. Then\, participants will socialize and network with rotating groups of writers in breakout rooms for the remainder of the time. \nDate: October 22\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-october-2025-featuring-newcomers-welcome/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and September will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Conference Preview – at the top of the program\, you’ll get an overview of the 2025 James River Writers Conference. Come with any questions you may have.  \nDate: September 10\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-september-2025/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE MASTER CLASS: Success with Writing and Publishing Short Stories with Virginia Pye
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-success-with-writing-and-publishing-short-stories-with-virginia-pye/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Master Classes
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SUMMARY:2025 AUGUST ONLINE WRITING SHOW | The Mind’s Eye: Writing Visual Imagery Across Genres
DESCRIPTION:Do you have trouble capturing the world around you in precise\, evocative language? This panel examines how effective imagery goes beyond simple description to engage emotions\, establish mood\, and bring specific places to life. Our three panelists will draw from their varied backgrounds to offer advice on using figurative language strategically\, engaging all five senses\, and selecting concrete details. Learn how powerful visual writing can create impactful experiences that linger in your audience’s minds. \nSpeakers: Yasmin Angoe\, Jeffrey Dale Lofton\, Junious “Jay” Ward \nModerator: Rosa Castellano \nDate: Tuesday\, August 26\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \n \n \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.\n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nYASMIN ANGOE is the author of the bestselling Nena Knight espionage thriller trilogy (optioned for TV series)\, and the #1 bestselling psychological thriller\, Not What She Seems. She is the recipient of the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color and was a Goodreads Choice Award nominee. Yasmin crafts and delivers multi-layered suspense fiction\, rich in family secrets\, profound explorations of the human psyche\, and familial redemption.\n  \n  \n  \n\n \n  \nJEFFREY DALE LOFTON is the author of Red Clay Suzie\, which was Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and twice named an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association. He was also named Georgia Author of the Year for First Novel. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Red Clay Suzie go to support the important work of The Trevor Project and the Born This Way Foundation. \n  \n  \n\n  \n \nJUNIOUS “JAY” WARD is a poet and teaching artist. He is a National Slam champion (2018)\, an Individual World Poetry Slam champion (2019)\, author of Sing Me A Lesser Wound (Bull City Press 2020) and Composition (Button Poetry 2023). Jay currently serves as Charlotte’s inaugural Poet Laureate and is a 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow. Ward has attended Breadloaf Writers Conference\, Callaloo\, The Watering Hole and Tin House Winter Workshop. His work can be found in Columbia Journal\, Four Way Review\, DIAGRAM\, Diode Poetry Journal\, and elsewhere. \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \n\n\n\n  \nOriginally from Tampa\, Florida\, ROSA CASTELLANO is a poet and teacher living in Richmond\, Virginia. A finalist for Cave Canem’s Starshine and Clay Fellowship\, and co-founder of the RVA Poetry Fest\, her poems can be found or are forthcoming from RHINO Poetry\, Passages North\, Nimrod\, The Ninth Letter\, and Poetry Northwest\, among others. She has an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University\, and her debut poetry collection\, All is the Telling\, is available from Diode editions.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-august-online-writing-show-the-minds-eye-writing-visual-imagery-across-genres/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and August will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: August 13\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-august-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:INTRO TO SELF-PUBLISHING: August 2025 Nuts & Bolts Online Lunchtime Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | August 7\, 14\, & 21\nLearn how to navigate the world of self-publishing with confidence\, from setting your goals and choosing the right platforms to preparing your manuscript for success. We will discuss book formatting using free and paid tools to create professional-quality eBooks and print editions\, and explore how AI can streamline your writing journey by supporting tasks like editing\, marketing\, and research\, all while keeping your creative voice intact. Whether you’re publishing your first book or refining your self-publishing process\, this course equips you with tools and knowledge to bring your vision to life. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the powerpoint used during the class\, and additional resources.  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nDetails and Registration HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/intro-to-self-publishing-august-2025-nuts-bolts-online-lunchtime-series/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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SUMMARY:TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS July 2025 (In Person) Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, you’re a creative\, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect the business side of your writing life. Hear from both a lawyer and an accountant about the often-overlooked aspects of being a successful writer. We’re bringing back this super popular\, incredibly informative panel from the conference. With even more time\, there will be plenty of opportunities to get all your burning financial and legal questions answered on topics like LLCs\, business licenses\, protecting your best interests\, and more. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \nWhat: The Writing Show: Taking Care of Business (for Writers) \nWhere: The Innerwork Center | 213 Roseneath Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23221 \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 29\, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nFeaturing: Business/Entertainment Attorney Justin Laughter and David B. Robinson\, CPA \nModerator: Kristi Tuck Austin \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-Members \nParking is available in a lot behind the Innerwork building or anywhere on the street. \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nJUSTIN LAUGHTER is a business\, intellectual property\, and entertainment attorney. He is also a community volunteer serving on numerous nonprofit boards and an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond Law School. For fun\, he is a songwriter and musician in Silly Bus (www.sillybus.music) and Flashlight Tag (www.flashlighttagmusic.com). Justin has been honored as a Virginia Super Lawyer\, a member of Virginia Business Magazine‘s Legal Elite\, and as one of Richmond’s Top 40 under 40 by Style Weekly Magazine.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nDAVID B. ROBINSON\, CPA is the only Certified Public Accountant in the United States allowed to refer to himself as a GreatCPA®. He has built this trademarked\, original brand over 40 years\, specializing in personal tax preparation for individuals\, entrepreneurs\, and small Limited Liability Companies. He works with clients that desire passionate\, solutions-oriented\, collaborative assistance from him. He is very experienced with print and digital content creators\, authors\, self-publishers\, social media influencers\, vloggers\, and streamers. \n  \n  \n  \nMODERATOR\n \n  \nKRISTI TUCK AUSTIN helps authors increase their books’ discoverability\, build their platforms\, and turn new readers into loyal fans. She’s also worked in TV development for Can Do Entertainment and Gum Street Productions. She was a producer on the proof of concept for America’s Next Great Author and is earning a certificate in film and TV development from UCLAx. She served as board chair of James River Writers and conference chair.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/taking-care-of-business-july-2025-in-person-writing-show/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and July will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nDate: July 9\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-july-2025/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY JUNE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and June will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: June 11\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-june-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY MAY 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and May will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: May 14\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-may-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:April 2025 Writing Show (In Person): Literary Agent Intel
DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Hagan\, literary agent extraordinaire\, with over two decades of experience\, and her client\, JRW member\, author\, and editor Kris Spisak\, in conversation about all things agenting. Find out what it’s like to work with an agent\, the questions you must ask when starting that relationship\, and what you can and can’t expect once you sign. Lisa will talk about what makes a book\, query\, or nonfiction proposal stand out; what questions you should ask when you get “the call;” and what you should expect (or not) from agent communication. With plenty of time for audience questions\, this will be an informative and inspiring evening! \nSpeakers: Literary Agent Lisa Hagan and Author/Editor Kris Spisak \nDate: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the Visual Arts Center | 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site.  \nIf you are a Writing Show Member\, please be sure to register and claim your spot. This will ensure we have enough seats for all who wish to attend. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n \n  \n \n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-2025-writing-show-in-person-literary-agent-intel/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and April will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: Newcomers Welcome – At the top of the program\, Get an overview of JRW’s programs\, membership options\, and more. Then\, participants will socialize and network with rotating groups of writers in breakout rooms for the remainder of the time. \nDate: April 9\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-april-2025/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T193000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY MARCH 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and March will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nNEW! Let’s use this time to identify any fellow attendees who write the same genre. When you arrive and get your nametag\, we will ask you to identify your genre. This will allow you to easily find folks who may want to form critique groups or find accountability partners. Seek one another out and start making important connections to keep you on track! \nDate: March 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-march-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:2025 FEBRUARY ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Building Your Editing Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Editing isn’t just fixing the commas and sending your work into the great beyond. It can include big picture changes\, smoothing out continuity issues\, eliminating repetitive words\, reworking sentence structure\, and more! Get actionable advice from three professional editors who will share concrete steps for taking your finished product to the next level. \nSpeakers: Athena Dixon\, Lori Gold\, and Sangeeta Mehta \nModerator: J.T. Glover \nDate: Tuesday\, February 25\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nAthena Dixon is the author of the essay collections The Incredible Shrinking Woman (Split/Lip Press 2020) and The Loneliness Files (Tin House 2023). She serves as the Nonfiction/Hybrid Editor for Split/Lip Press and as Consulting Editor for Fourth Genre.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nLori Gold is the author of Romantic Friction (Harper Mira\, 2025)\, book club fiction that questions the use of AI in the writing world. Under Lori Goldstein\, she published the adult historical novel\, Love\, Theodosia (Arcade\, 2021)\, and four novels for young adults: Sources Say (Penguin Random House\, 2020); Screen Queens (Penguin Random House\, 2019); and the Becoming Jinn series (Macmillan\, 2015\, 2016). She is also a creative writing instructor and founder of Think Write\, which holds creative writing classes and writing retreats. \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nSangeeta Mehta worked for two literary agents and was an acquiring editor at Little\, Brown and Simon & Schuster before founding her own editorial services company\, Mehta Book Editing. As a developmental editor\, she focuses on middle grade\, YA\, and adult fiction. She also writes for Jane Friedman’s blog. Sangeeta has served on the board of the Editorial Freelancers Association and taught workshops with Inked Voices. She holds a master’s degree in comparative literature from UCLA. \n  \n\n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \n\n\n\nJ. T. Glover has published short fiction in Best New Horror\, Pseudopod\, and Nightscript\, among other venues. His “The Song Between the Songs” appeared in The Dark Corners of the Old Dominion\, a Virginia horror anthology supporting Scares That Care. His nonfiction has appeared in many publications\, including The Silent Garden and Thinking Horror. By day he’s an academic librarian specializing in the humanities\, and he lives in Central Virginia.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-february-online-writing-show-building-your-editing-toolkit/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T065943
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and February will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nNEW! Let’s use this time to identify any fellow attendees who write the same genre. When you arrive and get your nametag\, we will ask you to identify your genre. This will allow you to easily find folks who may want to form critique groups or find accountability partners. SeeK one another out and start making important connections to keep you on track! \nDate: February 12\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-february-2025/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2024 ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Building a Content Calendar- Give 'Em Something to Talk About
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | February 6\, 13\, & 20\nAs writers\, we are often told that we need to begin to build an audience well before we have a finished product to promote. But\, how do you do this\, and what can you possibly talk about that will be of interest? In this 3-part series\, JRW’s Director of Programs & Communications\, Brynn Markham\, will help you build a content calendar (sometimes called an editorial calendar or a publishing schedule) in order to have a consistent presence online with the goal of growing and maintaining an audience that will have genuine interest in your work when it’s ready to go out into the world. Brynn will cover what\, exactly\, a content calendar is; which online platforms (social media\, blogs\, etc.) may be the best fit for your work; where and how to mine for relevant content; what tools you can use to stay organized and on task; and more. You’ll leave this series with actionable items to get started and fully form your own content calendar. \nWhen you register for this series\, you will have the option of filling out a questionnaire about your own work\, and Brynn will choose one registrant’s information to begin to form a content calendar that will be shared live during the final class. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the powerpoint used during the class\, and additional resources.  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nDetails and Registration HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2024-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-building-a-content-calendar-give-em-something-to-talk-about/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T200000
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SUMMARY:Jan 2025 Writing Show: Dreams to Deadlines - Navigating Your Writing Year
DESCRIPTION:Start your year with tips for making your writing dreams a reality. How do you set effective goals that you control and guide? What do you do when you hit roadblocks? Three inspiring writers will help you build the foundations you need to achieve creative success in 2025. \nSpeakers: Lisa Cooper Ellison\, Nick George the Poet\, and Rachel McRady \nModerator: Alethea McCollin \nDate: Tuesday\, January 28\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the Visual Arts Center | 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site! \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n \n  \n \n \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/jan-2025-writing-show-dreams-to-deadlines-navigating-your-writing-year/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:2025 Best Self-Published Novel Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Best Self-published Novel Contest opens on January 10 and goes through February 28\, 2025. \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 23rd Annual James River Writers Conference (valued at over $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!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-best-self-published-novel-contest/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Contest,Featured,Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T065943
CREATED:20241218T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T170613Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and December will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: 2025 Programs Preview \nDate: January 8\, 2025 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-january-2025/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T065943
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and December will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows. \nDate: December 11\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-december-2024/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:2024 NOVEMBER ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Writing Unlikeable Characters
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes main characters who make questionable decisions\, stand up for themselves in unpopular ways\, or break with traditional molds are labeled “unlikeable.” Is that always a bad thing? How unlikeable can a character be before readers give up? How do you layer a character so that they’re well-rounded and believably flawed but not too flawed? Our trio of experts will talk about anti-heroes\, unpleasant character traits\, and pushing the envelope. \nSpeakers: John Copenhaver\, Alma Katsu\, Harry Szabo \nModerator: Karen A. Chase \nDate: Tuesday\, November 19\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nJohn Copenhaver won the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery for Dodging and Burning\, and the Lambda Literary Award for Best Mystery for The Savage Kind. He is a co-founder of Queer Crime Writers\, a board member of Mystery Writers of America\, and co-hosts the House of Mystery Radio Show. He teaches in the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Low-Residency MFA program and at VCU. His new novel\, Hall of Mirrors\, is the sequel to The Savage Kind.\n\n\nFACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \nAlma Katsu is the award-winning author of eight novels\, primarily horror and spy thrillers. She has three properties in development for television and is a contributing book reviewer for The Washington Post. \nTWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nHarry Szabo is a writer and unionist from Richmond\, Virginia. They are the author of two YA novels: What Big Teeth and We All Fall Down\, the sequel to which will be published in 2026.\n\n\n\n  \nTWITTER \n  \n\n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nKaren A. Chase is an author\, speaker\, and brand designer. Her latest book\, Brand the Author (Not the Book) is a branding/marketing workbook for authors. Her first novel\, Carrying Independence\, is historical fiction about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a nominee for the 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Awards\, and was awarded #12 of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2019. She also published Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log\, and a short food-themed story (with recipes)\, Mary Angela’s Kitchen. Originally from Canada\, Karen is now chasing histories from Richmond\, VA. \nFACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-november-online-writing-show-writing-unlikeable-characters/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T193000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and November will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table\, to the right of the front entrance. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm on Wednesdays\, and food is available for purchase in the beer garden\, provided by Eazzy Burger. \nDate: November 13\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-november-2024/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2024 featuring Newcomers Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and September will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSpecial Feature: Join us for Newcomers Welcome. At the top of the program\, we will share a brief overview of JRW programs and membership levels for those who are new to James River Writers. \nDate: October 23\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-october-2024-featuring-newcomers-welcome/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and September will be online\, via the Zoom platform. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those who are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! Come for the duration or drop in as your schedule allows. \nSpecial Feature: Join us for an overview of the upcoming 22nd Annual James River Writers Conference at the top of the program. \nDate: September 11\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-september-2024/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
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SUMMARY:2024 AUGUST ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Writers (Not!) Behaving Badly
DESCRIPTION:With social media making it easy to instantly share everyone’s very worst behavior\, how do you avoid missteps for yourself and your writing career? A conference organizer\, a literary agent\, and an indie bookseller “spill the tea” on good intentions gone wrong and horrible intentions gone nuclear\, and share best practices for playing well with others. \nSpeakers: Katharine Herndon\, Sam Hiyate\, and Andi Richardson \nModerator: Phil Hilliker \nDate: Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\nJames River Writers’ Executive Director since 2013\, Katharine Herndon has attended every one of JRW’s annual writing conferences\, over half in a leadership role\, and significantly more than a hundred Writing Shows. In addition\, she’s been an anonymous audience member at a variety of other writing conferences and festivals\, quietly noting which speakers she’d love to get on the JRW stage and which she’d . . . rather not. She’s been yelled at\, ghosted\, insulted\, and received so very many passive aggressive emails. On the flip side\, she’s met buckets of absolutely delightful writers she’d invite back in a second\, and she has tips on how to be one and not the other.\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\nSam Hiyate worked at the literary magazines Blood & Aphorisms and The Quarterly in the 90s. He ran the edgy micropublisher\, Gutter Press\, from 1993 to 2002\, as publisher. He launched the literary division of The Lavin Agency in 2003\, where he built a list of clients and did his first deals.​ Sam’s projects for the agency have been in various categories\, including memoir\, literary and commercial fiction\, narrative non-fiction and graphic novels. He’s looking for works of all categories with distinct and compelling voices. He loved to discover and help new writers prepare their works for the market\, and to help them build a career with their talent. He is the host of the podcast Agent Provocateur.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nAndrea (Andi) Richardson left the corporate world for her dream job as an indie bookseller in 2018. She is the general manager and events coordinator for Fountain Bookstore and also works for the Southeastern Booksellers Association as Sales Coordinator. She is the most frequent author interviewer for Fountain events and often speaks at national and regional bookseller conferences on many topics.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \n  \nPhillip Hilliker is a creatively restless writer and illustrator with credits spanning many fields and genres. Formerly JRW’s membership coordinator\, he is currently a script writer for a video production and marketing firm in central Virginia. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-august-online-writing-show-writers-not-behaving-badly/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240814T193000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and August will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us just inside the door at a reserved table! \nDate: August 14\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-august-2024/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T113000
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 2024 ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Worldbuilding
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | August 8\, 15\, & 22\nWhether you’re creating a fantasy world from scratch\, bending history\, or hoping to capture your current reality authentically\, worldbuilding is an important tool in your writing arsenal. In this three-part series\, we’ll share ideas and processes about where to start\, how to build a structure to support your world\, and how to weave in compelling characters who believably populate your reality. While parts of the August 15 session will focus on building science fiction and fantasy worlds\, this series will offer tips appropriate for all fiction genres and will not exclusively focus on SFF. \nJRW’s Executive Director\, Katharine Herndon\, returns as your instructor for this three-part series. Katharine’s personal worldbuilding has added zombies to the Wild West\, a feathered serpent to the Virginia Museum\, and hellhounds to a suburban backyard. While her computer’s search history probably wouldn’t worry the FBI\, she’s always looking for those realistic worldbuilding details (“Do purple martins return to the same house each year?” “What’s the name of that bookstore in Minneapolis with the pet chicken?”). She’s been an instructor for several decades now and has taught business English at Lockheed Martin\, a teacher workshop at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, a class on “Writing Your Author Bio\,” and multiple JRW Nuts & Bolts sessions on craft and business. Her short stories have appeared in RVA indie press Sink/Swim’s The Great Richmond Zombie Book and the Richmond-based anthology River City Secrets. More recently\, and realistically\, she has a chapter in Launch Pad: Countdown to Marketing Your Book\, and a craft piece online in the Wellspring Literary Journal on beating imposter syndrome.\n\nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the powerpoint used during the class\, and additional resources.  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nSeries details and registration HERE.\nThis series is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2024-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-worldbuilding/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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