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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/
CATEGORIES:2025,Contest,Featured,Other Event
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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/
CATEGORIES:2025,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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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/
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\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/
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/
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/
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\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/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240814T173000
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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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/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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SUMMARY:Dust Yourself Off: Navigating "Failures" with MEG MEDINA: July 2024 In Person Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature MEG MEDINA shares insights from her writing journey\, reflecting on valuable lessons learned from failures along the way. She’ll discuss what rejections can teach about improving your craft and understanding varying tastes. Hear her tips for challenges like lackluster sales and books going out of print\, including advice on active marketing and building community connections. She’ll talk about abandoned projects and low event turnouts\, and how it’s ok to let some things go until the right ingredients align and how innovative formats can engage your audience. If you’ve ever suffered the (totally normal) pangs of self-doubt\, professional comparisons\, and envy\, you’ll want to join us for an invigorating and inspiring evening with Meg learning how failures can be catalysts for growth. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, July 30\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the New Market Building | 330 S 4th St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \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\nThis Writing Show is sponsored by Podium. \n \n \n  \n\n\n    \n\n \nABOUT MEG MEDINA\n\nMeg Medina is the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She is the author of the Newbery Medal–winning book Merci Suárez Changes Gears\, which was followed by two more acclaimed books about the Suárez family: Merci Suárez Can’t Dance and Merci Suárez Plays It Cool. Her young adult novels include Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass\, which won the 2014 Pura Belpré Author Award; Burn Baby Burn\, which was long-listed for the National Book Award; and The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. She is also the author of numerous award-winning picture books: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away\, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez; Mango\, Abuela\, and Me\, illustrated by Angela Dominguez; Tía Isa Wants a Car\, illustrated by Claudio Muñoz; and her recently released No More Señora Mimi\, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese (Sept 2024.) The daughter of Cuban immigrants\, she grew up in Queens\, New York\, and now lives in Richmond\, Virginia. \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/dust-yourself-off-navigating-failures-with-meg-medina-july-2024-in-person-writing-show/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240710T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240710T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 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. 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. 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. Leading up to the 22nd Annual Conference in October\, we will start each online Writers Wednesday with a quick preview of a conference element. \nDate: July 10\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \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-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:Querypalooza 2024
DESCRIPTION:Querypalooza 2024 | 2 Parts\nTuesday\, July 9 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Query Letter Master Class\nTuesday July 16\, 2024 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Private Consultation with a Query Expert\nJames River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on crafting your perfect query letter (taught by experienced literary agent JENNIFER UDDEN)\, followed up with a one-on-one meeting with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your finished product. Both segments will be hosted online\, and registrants will be provided with a recording of the Master Class. Details and registration HERE. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/querypalooza2024/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Master Classes
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SUMMARY:ONLINE MASTER CLASS: Shaping Your Family History Into Compelling Stories
DESCRIPTION:Do you have family stories in your head\, a few trinkets you inherited\, or a box of old family photographs\, letters or family documents with which you always wanted to “do something?” This workshop will explore different approaches to creating compelling stories from family history. We will study how artifacts such as letters and official documents can be used to develop a narrative\, discuss different research methods\, and look closely at how source material is transformed into a story. We will also practice writing short scenes and examine literary devices and structure to help shape our stories. \n\nTime:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern \nWhere: In the comfort of your home\, via the Zoom platform \n$50 Members; $75 Non-members \nRegistrants will receive a short reading on Friday\, June 21\, to review ahead of the master class. If you register after June 21\, we will email the reading to you as soon as possible. \nMaster Class details\, including the Zoom link to join\, will be sent to registrants in a reminder email prior to the class.  \nMaster Class Instructor:\n \n\n\n\nAnnette Gendler is the author of the award-winning children’s book Natalie and the Nazi Soldiers\, the guide How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History\, and the memoir Jumping Over Shadows. She writes the Substack The Art of Living and Writing and teaches courses on writing stories from family history. \nWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Instagram\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n    \n\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-shaping-your-family-history-into-compelling-stories/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Master Classes
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY June 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. 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. 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. \nDate: June 12\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \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-june-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:AI in PUBLISHING featuring JANE FRIEDMAN: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly (Online Advocacy Series)
DESCRIPTION:Like it or hate it\, artificial intelligence is an inescapable feature of work and life for writing and publishing today. The tools and services you use already include AI technology\, including Microsoft Word\, Grammarly\, Gmail\, and Google Docs. Eventually\, AI will be an accepted and normal part of the writing and publishing process. \nJane Friedman will discuss how AI is being used by authors and publishers for positive and creative ends. There are legal\, safe\, and effective ways to use free and paid AI tools to help you with marketing\, research\, brainstorming\, and deciphering the latest contract you’ve been sent. Of course\, there are plenty of bad actors using AI\, too\, and Jane will describe the most prevalent types of fraud or infringement\, and what you can do if you find yourself affected. We’ll look at how to talk with your agent and publisher about use of AI in connection with your work\, plus other steps you can take to protect your rights and intellectual property. \nProceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Authors Guild Foundation. \nFeaturing  JANE FRIEDMAN \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 14  | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern | Online via Zoom \nCost:  $5 registration fee will be donated to the Author’s Guild Foundation \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nRegistrants will be emailed the Zoom link to join upon registraton. After the event\, registrants will be sent a link to the program\, and you may watch it at your leisure for thirty days. \n \n\n\n    \n\n\nABOUT JANE FRIEDMAN\n \nJane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry\, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Hot Sheet\, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors\, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023. Her latest book is The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press)\, which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund\, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing. \nWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nABOUT THE AUTHORS GUILD \nWith more than 14\,000 members\, the Authors Guild is the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization for published writers. Their mission is to support working writers by advocating for their rights\, fighting for fair contracts and a living wage\, and creating community.\nWebsite
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/ai-in-publishing/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T193000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY MAY 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 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 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 reserved tables just inside the front entrance! \nDate: May 8\, 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-may-2024/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ASK AN AGENT! April 2024 Special Edition (In Person) Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions you’d like to ask a literary agent\, but you’ve never had the opportunity to do so? Well\, we’ve got you covered! \nThis special edition of the Writing Show features literary agent RICK LEWIS of Martin Literary & Media Management and offers writers a chance to get their burning questions answered by a seasoned literary agent with multi-genre experience. Join us in person at the Innerwork Center for a unique opportunity to hear things straight from an expert in the trenches! \nWhen you register for this program\, you will be asked to submit your top two questions ahead of time\, so please be prepared to do so. While we cannot guarantee we will get to every question submitted\, we will do our best. Preference will be given to questions that are applicable to wider audiences. Note that even if Rick doesn’t represent your particular genre\, the majority of questions asked of agents can apply to all genres. If we have time\, we will also take questions from the audience\, but we’ll choose from our pre-submitted questions first. \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: Special Edition of the Writing Show: Ask an Agent \nWhere: The Innerwork Center | 213 Roseneath Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23221 \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nFeaturing: Literary Agent Rick Lewis | Moderated by Phil Hilliker \nCost: $15 Members | $22 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\n    \n\n \nLITERARY AGENT\n\nRICK LEWIS is a literary manager representing fantasy\, science-fiction\, and horror authors\, as well as comic book and graphic novel creators. He kicked off his career writing local TV newscasts before escaping into corporate marketing while editing novels on the side. In 2018\, he followed his passion for speculative fiction to Uproar Books\, where he served as editor-in-chief until becoming an agent in 2022\, when he moved to Charlottesville with his spouse and two children. \nWEBSITE  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nMODERATOR\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 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/ask-an-agent-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T193000
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY April 2024 (Online) featuring Poetry Spotlight
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. 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. \nSpecial Feature in April: Poetry Spotlight In celebration of Poetry Month\, we will have special guests sharing their poetry at the top of the program. Featuring JRW poets Rosa Castellano\, Dae Newman\, and Ran Walker. This will last approximately 15-20 minutes. Following the poetry readings\, we will commence with our regular breakout rooms. Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows.   \nDate: April 10\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join.  \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/online-writers-wednesday-april-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY March 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. 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. 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. \nSpecial Feature in March: Newcomers Welcome Designed for those new to JRW; enjoy an overview of our programming\, membership levels\, contests\, and more! We will start the program with this presentation (approximately 15-20 minutes long) and then proceed to the breakout rooms for socializing and networking. If you’re already well acquainted with JRW\, feel free to come a bit later if you wish.  \nDate: March 13\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join.  \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/online-writers-wednesday-march-2023/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:2024 FEBRUARY ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Writing for Younger Audiences
DESCRIPTION:What’s it like writing for younger readers? When it’s more important than ever to empower young readers\, how do you make sure you’re writing the most authentic and engaging work possible? What faux pas are most common when writing about the ever-evolving social scene for young people? Three superstar authors will share their ideas for connecting with audiences. \nSpeakers: Dr. Kelly Ann Jacobson\, Rhonda Roumani\, and Julian Winters \nModerator:  Alethea McCollin \nDate: Tuesday\, February 27\, 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\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kelly Ann Jacobson is the author of the queer young adult retelling Tink and Wendy\, which won the Foreword Reviews Gold Medal for YA\, as well many other books. Her short pieces have been published in Boulevard\, Southern Humanities Review\, Daily Science Fiction\, and many other literary magazines. She is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Lynchburg\, and she also teaches “Completing the Novel” for Johns Hopkins University’s online MA program.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nRhonda Roumani is a Syrian American journalist who has covered the Arab world and Muslim issues for more than two decades. She is the author of the Middle Grade novel Tagging Freedom (Union Square); the picture book Insha’Allah\, No\, Maybe So (Holiday House; May 14\, 2024) and a non-fiction picture book\, Umm Kulthum: Star of the East (Interlink\, Fall 2024.) She lives in New Haven\, Connecticut with her family. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nJulian Winters is the author of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award-winning Running With Lions; the Georgia Peach Award nominated Right Where I Left You; Junior Library Guild Selections How to Be Remy Cameron\, The Summer of Everything\, and As You Walk On By; and the upcoming Prince of the Palisades. A self-proclaimed comic book geek\, Julian currently lives outside of Atlanta where he can be found watching the only two sports he can follow—volleyball and soccer.\n\n\n\nTWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nAlethea McCollin is a playwright\, director\, actor\, producer\, and founder of Orange Stilettos Productions. She has written over twenty plays\, including three musicals\, as well as other works of fiction\, and the children’s book The Cloud Catcher. Her plays include The Stilettos Monologues\, Styx and Gunz\, Re-naming Shaim and Pastor Willie. She is currently producing and starring in her original play – The Stilettos Monologues. Alethea serves on the board of James River Writers\, is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Virginia Screenwriters Forum\, and is an unabashed shoe addict. She enjoys gardening and baking. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-february-online-writing-show-writing-for-younger-audiences/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2024 ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Submitting Your Work to an Agent
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern | February 8\, 15\, 22\nThe process of finding a suitable agent for your work and then submitting your work for consideration can be both daunting and intimidating. In this three-part series\, we will break down the essentials\, including how and where to find your ideal agent\, identifying comps and genre\, managing the submission process\, and more. Whether you’re ready to submit\, or you’re just starting out\, we’ll give you the tools you need to be prepared. \nJRW’s Executive Director\, Katharine Herndon\, will be your instructor for this three-part series. Katharine has taught business English at Lockheed Martin\, a teacher workshop at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, and literary arts to sixth graders through community college students. In addition\, she recently gave a coffee talk for CultureWorks on planning conferences\, and has taught classes on “Writing Your Author Bio” and “Doing More with Dialogue.” Her short stories have appeared in several indie-published anthologies\, including The Great Richmond Zombie Book and River City Secrets\, and she has a chapter in the recent publication Launch Pad: Countdown to Marketing Your Book. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, and an action-items worksheet with additional links and 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/february-2024-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-submitting-your-work-to-an-agent/2024-02-08/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T193000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 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 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 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! \nDate: February 7\, 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/online-writers-wednesday-february-2024/
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CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:JRW WRITE-INS
DESCRIPTION:COMMIT TO WRITING TIME EVERY MONTH. JRW IS HERE TO HELP!\nUPDATE! We are now offering BOTH morning and evening Write-In times each month. Choose one or both times\, as your schedule allows.\nCommitment to writing time can be the best indicator of a writer’s success. To help you stay on track and prioritize your writing\, we are offering monthly JRW Write-Ins in 2024. We will host Write-Ins online\, each month\, except in January and October\, offering both morning and evening sessions \nWrite-Ins will be hosted on the Zoom platform and are intended to offer you a time commitment each month to dedicate to anything you may need to accomplish to meet your writing goals. \nWrite-Ins are free\, but registration is required. \nDetails and registration HERE.\nThis series 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/jrw-write-ins/
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SUMMARY:2024 JANUARY IN PERSON WRITING SHOW | The Inside Scoop on Bookselling
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wondered how books get into brick and mortar bookstores and if there are any strategies for helping them sell\, this Writing Show is for you! JRW invites three area booksellers to the stage to talk about best practices\, how and why books get ordered and returned\, and tips for making the bookseller/author relationship the best it can be. \nSpeakers:  Krystle Dandridge\, Berkley McDaniel\, and Katarina Spears \nModerator:  Dr. DaNika Neblett Robinson \nDate: Tuesday\, January 23\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the New Market Building | 330 S 4th St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight\, January 22. \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. \nThis Writing Show is sponsored by Podium. \n \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\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\nKrystle Dandridge is an avid reader who has learned to value the importance of self-care. The pandemic presented numerous obstacles\, and Krystle felt the need to shift gears to focus more on self-care as that became the focus of coping with the constant isolation that was society. Krystle turned to reading more and was eventually pushed to pursue a lifelong dream of owning a bookstore. She created the RVA Book Bar\, a space that centers BIPOC authors and brands.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nBerkley McDaniel is an owner\, buyer\, and feeder of store cats Page and Mylar for Shelf Life Books in Carytown\, a community favorite for its curated selection of new and used books and for its fun and quirky vibe. Berkley loves reading crime\, southern noir\, and literary fiction from around the world. In his spare time\, he naps. \nWEBSITE \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nKat Spears is a librarian\, former bookseller\, and author. She also serves as the volunteer bookseller for the James River Writers annual conference.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nDr. DaNika Neblett Robinson is the author of The Metamorphic Journey\, a novella that explores three teenage mothers’ quest to succeed. This fictional work is based on her experiences of becoming a teen mom\, first-generation college student\, and ultimately the recipient of multiple academic degrees\, including master’s and doctoral degrees. The Metamorphic Journey is also the name of a movement that DaNika founded to foster individuals’ personal growth. Additionally\, she is the founder of Wailing Women Ministries\, a nonprofit organization that provides book scholarships to female high school seniors. DaNika is a higher education administrator and expert in transformational leadership who speaks widely about the benefits of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, belonging\, justice\, and leadership in the workplace. She also coauthored an anthology\, On Womanhood: Connecting and Thriving in Every Season\, featuring personal essays penned by women ages 21 to 72. \nWEBSITE  | TWITTER  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-january-online-writing-show-the-inside-scoop-on-bookselling/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:2024 SHANN PALMER POETRY CONTEST - Open January 5 through February 29
DESCRIPTION:The Shann Palmer Poetry Contest is a partnership between James River Writers and Richmond magazine to encourage Virginia poets to share their best work. \nThe contest is named after Shann Palmer\, a long-time JRW volunteer and board member\, beloved poet\, and a wild- and wise-hearted creative who shared her spirit and talents freely\, inspiring and encouraging others in the literary community. She passed away in December 2013\, and the contest (formerly “Best Poetry Contest”) was renamed in her honor the following year. \nFirst prize: $500\, publication of winning poem(s) in Richmond magazine\, and a ticket to the annual James River Writers conference. \nSubmissions for the Shann Palmer Poetry Contest will be accepted January 5 – February 29\, 2024. \nEntry fee: $25 \nSee full submission guidelines and rules HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-shann-palmer-poetry-contest-open-january-5-through-february-29/
CATEGORIES:2024,Contest,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T091143
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY December 2023
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. 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. \nDate: December 13\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, December 12. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \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/online-writers-wednesday-december-2023/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:2023 NOVEMBER ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Time as a Story Element
DESCRIPTION:In writing\, time can create or postpone urgency\, define your setting\, and impact your characters’ actions—regardless of genre. Let’s talk flashbacks\, time leaps\, time-travel\, using historical events\, and making/breaking the space-time continuum. Our panel will provide guidance on managing chronology\, establishing anchoring points\, and utilizing time to enhance and propel your narratives. \nSpeakers:  Denny S. Bryce\, Mike Chen\, Kosoko Jackson \nModerator:  Karen A. Chase \nDate: Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on November 13 \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\n    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\nDenny S. Bryce is a best-selling\, award-winning author of historical fiction. A former dancer and public relations professional\, Denny is an adjunct professor in the MFA program at Drexel University\, a book critic for NPR\, and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in USA Today and Harper’s Bazaar. She is also a member of the Historical Novel Society\, Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, and Tall Poppy Writers. Originally from Ohio\, she likes to call Chicago her hometown but currently resides in Savannah\, Georgia. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nMike Chen is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood\, Here And Now And Then\, and the upcoming A Quantum Love Story. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and thinks dogs are the very best. \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n  \n\nKosoko Jackson is a USA Today Bestselling author of The Forest Demands Its Due and a Lambda Award-winning author for his queer rom-com I’m (So) Not Over You. He writes science fiction\, dark fantasy\, horror\, and contemporary romances that center queer Black characters in a variety of lights. He lives in the New York Metro area with his Golden Retriever\, Artemis. \nWEBSITE |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \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. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2023-november-online-writing-show-time-as-a-story-element/
CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T091143
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 2023
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. 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. \nDate: November 8\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, November 7. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \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/online-writers-wednesday-november-2023/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T091143
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2023 | 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. 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. 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. This Writers Wednesday will begin with a NEWCOMERS WELCOME that will give you an overview of JRW programming\, membership options\, and more. Join us! \nDate: October 18\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, October 17. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \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/online-writers-wednesday-october-2023-newcomers-welcome/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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