BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//James River Writers - ECPv6.17.2//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:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T235900 DTSTAMP:20221010T205726Z CREATED:20190507T204903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205726Z UID:10000381-1557216000-1558137540@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:New JRW T-Shirt Design! DESCRIPTION:Date: Now until midnight Friday\, May 17 \nPrice: $18 – $41 for youth shirts\, t-shirts (unisex and slim-fit)\, tank tops\, and hoodies. \nDon’t miss your chance to get this fun spring design in the style and color of your choice. To buy now\, visit    https://www.bonfire.com/jrw-spring/ \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/new-jrw-t-shirt-design/ LOCATION:VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190801 DTSTAMP:20221010T205730Z CREATED:20190501T195718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205730Z UID:10000370-1556668800-1564617599@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Emyl Jenkins Award nominations are open through July 31\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:To honor the memory of Emyl Jenkins\, who passed away in 2010\, James River Writers presents an award to an outstanding individual who\, as Emyl did\, inspires a love of writing and writing education in Virginia. \nAn advocate for writers and their readers\, Emyl had a knack for connecting both people and organizations. She shared her time and expertise with everyone she encountered. She encouraged writers at all levels\, especially fledglings trying to get those first words down on the page. Her generous spirit and enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone she touched\, and\, like ripples in a pond\, her actions widened the circle of writing encouragement. \nA winner of the 2019 award will be someone who best matches Emyl Jenkins’ efforts to make Virginia a better place for writers\, whether by connecting people and/or organizations around the written word\, sharing time and expertise about writing\, or simply encouraging writers to do what they do. \nNominations accepted May 1 through July 31\, 2019 \nAny Virginia individual is eligible\, except for members of the JRW board of directors\, the advisory board\, or staff. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/emyl-jenkins-award-nominations-are-open-through-july-31-2019/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Contest,Other Event ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603 DTSTAMP:20221010T205734Z CREATED:20190501T153531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205734Z UID:10000366-1556668800-1559519999@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:May is Membership Month—Join between May 1 & June 2 and save 10%! DESCRIPTION:Even though we made it to 500 members  \, we’re keeping the membership discount in place until June 2\, 2019! Become a member today and push us beyond 500!  \nJames River Writers membership has been steadily increasing this past year as more and more writers see the benefits of belonging to a dynamic writing community. Over the past few months\, we’ve been edging closer to 500 members. To put us over this important milestone\, we’ve reduced individual and family memberships by 10% through June 2\, 2019\, and are encouraging you to join today in The Push to 500! \nGive your writing (and your wallet) a boost! Take advantage of these special rates\, while supporting the work of other writers in Central Virginia! \nFrom now until June 2\, 2019: \n\nRegular individual membership: $45. Membership Month rate: $40.50. You save $4.50!\nRegular family membership: $75. Membership Month rate: $67.50. You save 7.50!\n\nWith your savings\, buy yourself a cup of coffee or tea (and\, if you purchase a family membership\, one for your spouse\, too!) while writing at your favorite coffee shop. Invite your friends and family members to join you. \nThere’s no better way to invest in your writing! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-is-membership-month-join-us-in-the-push-to-500-and-save-10/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Other Event ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T160000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205738Z CREATED:20190404T181331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205738Z UID:10000364-1556456400-1556467200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: Doing More with Dialogue with Katharine Herndon DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/masterclass_dialogue/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2019,Master Classes ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org 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=America/New_York:20190424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205744Z CREATED:20190326T171354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205744Z UID:10000362-1556128800-1556137800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:April 2019 Writing Show: How to Sell the Heck Out of Your Book DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published\, you have one all-consuming goal: Move more books. But how do you convince people to pull out their wallets? We’ll discuss effective approaches to marketing your work\, planning book events\, securing pre-orders and obtaining reviews. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 24\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nJames River Writers is grateful to the following sponsors for their generous support. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-2019-writing-show-how-to-sell-the-heck-out-of-your-book/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190410T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190410T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000325-1554917400-1554924600@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2019-04-10/ 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=America/New_York:20190321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T120000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205749Z CREATED:20190219T200657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205749Z UID:10000379-1553158800-1553169600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: Crafting and Workshopping the Synopsis DESCRIPTION: A synopsis shouldn’t feel scary\, but it’s also important to take your time and get it right. While some editors and literary agents won’t care about getting one . . . there are plenty who do\, and the last thing you want is to try to bang out a quick synopsis when you feel the pressure and the clock ticking. In this workshop\, we’ll spend some time digging into what makes a great synopsis by discussing real examples and advice dished out by the pros.\n\n  \nLiterary agent and author Eric Smith will talk about how to work on all of this. He’s been on both sides of synopsis writing\, from his life as an author to his career as a literary agent. Then he’ll workshop with writers who are struggling with the first few pages of their synopsis. Stress on the first few pages\, as a good synopsis should only have to be two to three pages long. The best ones are just a page!\n\n  \nWriters interested in having their synopsis critiqued need to have it sent to Eric Smith no later than March 11th. (Information on how to do this will be provided once you sign up.) After his talk and a brief break\, he’ll sit with individual writers for a few minutes and share his notes. All participants (who send their work in on time!) will be sent their synopsis via email\, with notes in-line in Microsoft Word. If you’re still working on your synopsis or need to know how to start\, you’re welcome to attend the class and send a synopsis to Eric at a later date for critique\, but it will take longer for him to respond.\n\n  \nAfter the workshop\, we’ll have a Q&A\, and attendees can ask anything\, from questions about the publishing process to writing YA to whatever.\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 21\, 2019 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – Noon \nLocation: Visual Arts Center of Richmond\, 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nPrice: $65 – Members; $80 Non-members \n  \nREGISTER NOW\n\n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-crafting-and-workshopping-the-synopsis/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2019,Master Classes ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org 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=America/New_York:20190320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205754Z CREATED:20190223T004900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205754Z UID:10000360-1553104800-1553113800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:March 2019 Writing Show: Writing a Killer Synopsis DESCRIPTION:The Writing Show: Writing a Killer Synopsis\nYou’re ready to start shopping your book to agents – but then you see the terrifying words: “Include a one-page synopsis.”  Why is writing a synopsis so hard? Are you really supposed to give away all your plot twists? How can you capture an agent’s attention and entice them to read more? Our panel has the answers. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 20\, 2019  NOTE: DATE CHANGE FROM REGULAR SCHEDULE  \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-2019-writing-show-writing-a-killer-synopsis/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000324-1552498200-1552505400@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2019-03-13/ 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:20190227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205800Z CREATED:20190207T175014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205800Z UID:10000440-1551290400-1551299400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:February 2019 Writing Show: How to Permanently Banish Writer’s Block DESCRIPTION:Stuck in the mushy middle of your manuscript? Tempted to give up on your work in progress—again? Don’t wait passively for your muse to return. Learn some practical methods to break through the dam and let the ideas flow freely.  You’ll leave equipped with concrete ways to get your project going\, as well as step-by-step recipes for plotting and outlining.    \nDate: Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2019-writing-show-how-to-permanently-banish-writers-block/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2019 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190213T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190213T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000323-1550079000-1550086200@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2019-02-13/ 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:20190130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205805Z CREATED:20190105T010120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205805Z UID:10000438-1548871200-1548880200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:January 2019 Writing Show: Balancing Writing and Life: Inspiration and Practical Strategies DESCRIPTION:Every year\, you vow that this will be the year you finish your novel/screenplay/memoir. And every year\, life gets in the way. Start 2019 off with a healthy dose of inspiration and practical strategies for protecting and nurturing your writing life. Learn how to write without judgment or intimidation\, and how to take care of your creative self. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 30\, 2019 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-2019-writing-show-balancing-writing-and-life/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2019 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190109T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190109T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000322-1547055000-1547062200@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2019-01-09/ 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:20190101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T235900 DTSTAMP:20221010T205810Z CREATED:20190110T203949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205810Z UID:10000439-1546300800-1551398340@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Best Self-Published Novel Contest DESCRIPTION:James River Writers and Richmond magazine recognize the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing The Best Self-Published Novel Contest\, which we started in 2014. One first-prize winner will receive $500 and a ticket to the annual James River Writers Conference (worth $250). The winner is announced in a fall issue of Richmond magazine and in October at the conference. Press releases will also recognize the winner. \nThe contest is open now and closes February 28\, 2019. \nWe’re excited to announce that this year’s contest judge is Katherine Lowry Logan. \nFor rules and submission information\, visit BEST SELF-PUBLISHED NOVEL CONTEST \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/bspn2019/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Contest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181212T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181212T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000321-1544635800-1544643000@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2018-12-12/ 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:20181208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T123000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205814Z CREATED:20181108T230954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205814Z UID:10000437-1544261400-1544272200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: Secrets to an Irresistible First Page DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-fabulous-first-pages/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2018,Master Classes ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org 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:20181114T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000320-1542216600-1542223800@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2018-11-14/ 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:20181108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T210000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205820Z CREATED:20180531T155540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205820Z UID:10000416-1541703600-1541710800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Literary Salon: Speaking for the Past - Composing Historical Scripts DESCRIPTION:First-person historical interpretation is a powerful and impactful teaching tool for groups of all ages\, and is an effective way of engaging modern students with aspects of the past which can be difficult to grasp. Composing accurate scripts presents different challenges\, particularly if the subject is a person who had been historically silenced. In this Literary Salon\, historical interpreters Valerie Davis and Debbie Phillips will present on the processes of accurate script-writing and portrayal\, particularly for women and persons of color\, who are often silent in the written record. \nWHEN: Thursday\, November 8\, 2018\, 7 pm – 9 pm \nWHERE: Patrick Henry Pub & Grille in the upstairs salon; 2300 East Broad Street in Historic Church Hill \nCOST: Free and open to the public (no ticket required) \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/literary-salon-speaking_for_the_past/ LOCATION:Patrick Henry Pub\, 2300 E Broad St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Literary Salons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LitSalon_LogoColor.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5328368;-77.4203075 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Patrick Henry Pub 2300 E Broad St. Richmond VA 23223 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2300 E Broad St.:geo:-77.4203075,37.5328368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T235900 DTSTAMP:20221010T205824Z CREATED:20181101T155731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205824Z UID:10000426-1541059200-1543622340@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Poe Inspires Contest Now Open! DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/poe-inspires-contest-now-open-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Contest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181014T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181014T170000 DTSTAMP:20180607T195103Z CREATED:20180531T161911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T195103Z UID:10000418-1539507600-1539536400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:2018 James River Writers Conference DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2018-james-river-writers-conference/2018-10-14/ LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 North 3rd Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Conference_LogoColor.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5450685;-77.4368283 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 North 3rd Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=403 North 3rd Street:geo:-77.4368283,37.5450685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181013T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181013T170000 DTSTAMP:20180607T195103Z CREATED:20180531T161911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T195103Z UID:10000417-1539421200-1539450000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:2018 James River Writers Conference DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2018-james-river-writers-conference/2018-10-13/ LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 North 3rd Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Conference_LogoColor.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5450685;-77.4368283 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 North 3rd Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=403 North 3rd Street:geo:-77.4368283,37.5450685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T160000 DTSTAMP:20180619T200549Z CREATED:20180531T171823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T200549Z UID:10000419-1539334800-1539360000@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:2018 JRW Pre-Conference Master Classes DESCRIPTION:SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2018-jrw-pre-conference-master-classes/ LOCATION:Main Library – Richmond Public Library\, 101 E Franklin St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Master Classes ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5427793;-77.4424796 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library – Richmond Public Library 101 E Franklin St Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=101 E Franklin St:geo:-77.4424796,37.5427793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000319-1539192600-1539199800@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2018-10-10/ 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=America/New_York:20180926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205829Z CREATED:20180911T011000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205829Z UID:10000425-1537984800-1537993800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:September 2018 Writing Show: Hybrid Authorship: Traditional Publishing\, Indie Publishing\, and How They Can Work Together DESCRIPTION:“Hybrid authors” aren’t just writers who run on a mix of coffee and wine. They are writers redefining their careers by taking advantage of the multiple publication pathways available to them. Self-publishing and traditional publishing are not mutually exclusive\, and understanding the terminology of the evolving publishing world is only the beginning. We’re closing out the 2018 Writing Show season with a panel of three highly acclaimed\, bestselling\, and award-winning writers to show you the possibilities\, as well as the pros and cons\, of different approaches to your writing career. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 26\, 2018 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/sept-2018-hybrid_authorship/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2018 ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000318-1536773400-1536780600@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2018-09-12/ 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:20180829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205832Z CREATED:20180803T152801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205832Z UID:10000424-1535565600-1535574600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:August 2018 Writing Show: Discoverability: Beyond Social Media DESCRIPTION:Discoverability. That’s the key to securing book deals (fiction or nonfiction) and freelance gigs. That means making it super easy for agents\, publishers\, and editors to find you online and learn about what makes you marketable. We’ll discuss how and when to use branded platform materials\, like TIP sheets\, PR\, and media kits. We’ll even provide a handout of suggested tips and outlines to help you get started\, so new writers can build a plan of action beyond mere social media. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 29\, 2018 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-writing-show-discoverability-beyond-social-media/ LOCATION:1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2018,Writing Shows GEO:37.554171;-77.4568232 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568232,37.554171 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T120000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205307Z CREATED:20180802T213743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205307Z UID:10000422-1535187600-1535198400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Master Class: Structuring A Novel with Patrick Dacey DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who registered. This Master Class is SOLD OUT. Sorry to anyone who missed the opportunity to attend. We are planning one more Master Class for 2018\, so be sure to check back soon. \nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Saturday\, August 25\, 2018 \nTIME: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \nLOCATION: St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nDESCRIPTION:\nFocus: Structure for Stories both Big and Small \nSo\, if you’re like me\, you have twenty different ideas about a hundred different stories that have been told a million times. That said\, whether in a long piece of fiction or a short personal essay\, there are specific tools writers use to structure their story into a narrative. Likewise\, the reader needs to follow you\, and they\, too\, come to your story with their own ideas\, stories\, and past experiences\, which they tell and re-tell in their own way however many times in however many voices in whatever order they want. So\, we have a big task at hand: Tell your story to the reader in a way that is both organically your own and can connect with a stranger. \nTAKEAWAYS\nWe will focus on various types of narrative structure through examples across all types of forms and genres. Specifically\, we’ll look at three different models to see how they work\, what is gained and what is lost\, and how you can benefit by looking at your story through different narrative structures. \n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dacey is the author of the novel\, The Outer Cape\, an Amazon Editor’s Pick\, and the collection of stories\, We’ve Already Gone This Far\, selected by the American Bookseller’s Association as a Top Ten Debut. He holds an MFA from Syracuse University and has taught writing at various schools\, including the College of William and Mary. His stories have been featured in The Paris Review\, Zoetrope All-Story\, and Guernica\, among other publications. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-structuring-a-novel/ LOCATION:St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2018,Master Classes ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5312256;-77.4201033 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who registered. This Master Class is SOLD OUT. Sorry to anyone who missed the opportunity to attend. We are planning one more Master Class for 2018 so be sure to check back soon. \nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Saturday August 25 2018 \nTIME: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \n St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St Richmond VA 23223 \nDESCRIPTION:\nFocus: Structure for Stories both Big and Small \nSo if you’re like me you have twenty different ideas about a hundred different stories that have been told a million times. That said whether in a long piece of fiction or a short personal essay there are specific tools writers use to structure their story into a narrative. Likewise the reader needs to follow you and they too come to your story with their own ideas stories and past experiences which they tell and re-tell in their own way however many times in however many voices in whatever order they want. So we have a big task at hand: Tell your story to the reader in a way that is both organically your own and can connect with a stranger. \nTAKEAWAYS\nWe will focus on various types of narrative structure through examples across all types of forms and genres. Specifically we’ll look at three different models to see how they work what is gained and what is lost and how you can benefit by looking at your story through different narrative structures. \n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dacey is the author of the novel The Outer Cape an Amazon Editor’s Pick and the collection of stories We’ve Already Gone This Far selected by the American Bookseller’s Association as a Top Ten Debut. He holds an MFA from Syracuse University and has taught writing at various schools including the College of William and Mary. His stories have been featured in The Paris Review Zoetrope All-Story and Guernica among other publications. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2401 E Broad St:geo:-77.4201033,37.5312256 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T193000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205311Z CREATED:20180803T143616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205311Z UID:10000423-1533749400-1533756600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:Critique Group Bonanza! DESCRIPTION:Have you been looking for a critique partner or a group to share writing feedback? Then join us next week\, either virtually or in person. On Wednesday\, 8/8\, we invite anyone looking for a critique group to come out to Writers Wednesday at Ardent Craft Ales 5:30 – 7:30 to chat in person. \nOn Thursday\, 8/9\, starting at 7:00 a.m. we’ll have a post on on our Facebook page where you can leave a comment if you’re looking for a critique group or partner. \nJoin us next week for Critique Group Bonanza! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/critique-group-bonanza/ LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5684068;-77.4719208 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ardent Craft Ales 3200 W Leigh Street Richmond VA 23230 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3200 W Leigh Street:geo:-77.4719208,37.5684068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180808T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180808T193000 DTSTAMP:20201202T182649Z CREATED:20170308T102556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z UID:10000317-1533749400-1533756600@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 SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2018-08-08/ 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:20180725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T203000 DTSTAMP:20221010T205315Z CREATED:20180710T180754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205315Z UID:10000421-1532541600-1532550600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:July 2018 Writing Show: The Power of Word Choice DESCRIPTION:The choice of a word can make all the difference. The flow of a line or the length of a sentence can alter how a reader experiences an idea\, a character\, or a twist and turn of a plot. We talk so much about our words\, but we don’t always dive into the hows and whys of the choices we make. This month\, we’re going to talk about the power of the particulars and how word choice influences style\, rhythm\, mood\, and the total effect of our communications. Ready to make the most out of every sentence? Join us in July for hands-on craft tips and advice from professional wordsmiths\, who tackle fiction\, journalism\, non-fiction\, poetry\, songwriting\, and business communications. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 25\, 2018 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n SPEAKERS \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Valerie Davis is a gifted storyteller and actress whose powerful presentation \”From Tragedy to Triumph: the Martha Ann Fields Story\” has been shared with dozens of schools and churches to critical acclaim. She was written and starred in many One Woman shows\, highlighting issues like domestic violence and also celebrating the bravery of women of color throughout history. Her workshops on storytelling are enlightening\, and she has dedicated her work to the memory of her mother\, Margaret A. Davis (\”Queen Margaret\”).     \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Debbie Phillips is a local historian and regional tour guide who has been composing historical scripts for nine years. Her characters include Eliza Poe\, Edgar\’s birth mother; Elmira Shelton\, Poe\’s first and last love; Patrick Henry\’s eldest child Patsey Henry Fontaine; Sally Tompkins\, Captain of the Confederacy; Martha Washington\, and more. Debbie manages public programs and rentals at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom\, and enjoys engaging the public with history in unique and interactive ways. URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-writing-show-the-power-of-word-choice/ LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:2018,Writing Shows ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1609 West Broad Street:geo:-77.4568602,37.5541362 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR